:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b0/7a/b07a7095a06502f296a68cc23c0333fd/0133339310v4.jpeg "The positive trends experienced in the machine tool industry are continuing into the second quarter: incoming orders increased by 12 percent compared to the previous year. (Source: VDW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4b/e2/4be222cca85fc9ccbdf26c552cfc3c4c/0132990447v1.jpeg "A research project highlights potential of high-quality material loops for cars. (Source: BMW Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/55/47/55478646728684cec46485443d736f85/0132634476v1.jpeg "Geopolitical tensions and weak demand weighed heavily on Italy's machine tool industry (Source: free licensed / KI-generiert)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/7a/2f7ac201c1abc14dc40a30d947684069/0132348722v1.jpeg "The Nova5e110T, a latest-generation all-electric injection moulding machine, produces a food-packaging application using liquid silicone rubber injection moulding. (Source: Negri Bossi)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ca/7f/ca7fe83775a6375546830e0c35d4d437/0133611107v2.jpeg "From 2027 onwards, Plastifocus will be jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf India and PMMAI. (Source: Plastifocus)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/25/8e2561d12b8caeba7125507a0c957e6e/0133564611v1.jpeg "Nexgem brings together companies from the worlds of mechanical engineering, IT and software. (Source: VDW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/48/a5/48a599231b179ed4c8f2fc4f00fc80ac/0133459364v2.jpeg "Fakuma 2026 will mark its 30th edition in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October, with around 1,600 exhibitors from 40 countries, innovation awards, expert discussions and career initiatives. (Source: Fakuma)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/22/13224a29676f9fba818db663bcc63729/0133443239v1.jpeg "That’s a wrap for another AMB in Stuttgart. In around two years, metalworking innovations will once again take centre stage in Baden-Württemberg. Here, the organiser and industry representatives reflect on this year’s event ... (Source: Th. Wagner / Messe Stuttgart)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4e/0b/4e0bfa9522bc2c8b0bd07e1dd310eff9/0133682273v1.jpeg "By expanding in-house production, more products can be manufactured directly in Lüdenscheid. (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ab/e1/abe112310480fe1d8f690c0289c4dda2/0133694152v2.jpeg "Temperature-control flow diverters ensure uniform flow cross-sections. (Source: Nonnenmann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/18/cb/18cbc67d9db9584a02e1cb87adeb4955/0133336478v1.jpeg "The Meusburger compact slide 1:1 E 6100 was specially designed for use in stamping. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/50/12/5012028b260c3beee1f6e7058bd71d39/0133204757v2.jpeg "For the hydraulic connection of the cylinders Meusburger offers suitable fittings, screw plugs and flat-sealing hydraulic couplings. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5d/3e/5d3ef4c4bdab296c816e624b38e624c6/0133609076v2.jpeg "BMFs PSL micro-precision 3D printing enables complex 3D microfluidic channels and intricate internal geometries for rapid design validation (Source: BMF)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/32/44/32440bdff907b379245f456130355549/0133341463v1.jpeg "Stratasys F870 FDM system, a large-format additive manufacturing platform designed for industrial manufacturers, automotive OEMs, aerospace & defense production lines, looking to scale production on the factory floor. (Source: Stratasys)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f6/6e/f66e3f322d7e2a8fe7e80f808c67e607/0133319745v2.jpeg "Formnext brings together the global AM community and showcases the latest innovations in industrial 3D Printing and advanced production technologies. (Source: Mesago / Marc Jacquemin)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/15/13156077bb6086d11a98b5375da5e858/0133159292v2.jpeg "Quickparts runs production through both its own in-house facilities and a certified network of manufacturing partners across North America, Europe, and Asia. (Source: Quickparts)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2e/16/2e164579148a37acfe863dd3fbd9efb4/0133610821v2.jpeg "The FG-400 Neo, built for large-scale heavy-duty structural tube processing, will also be on display at Euroblech 2026. (Source: Mazak)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/24/07/2407a4874f3c763937892a12e3e7d125/0133564963v2.jpeg "(Source: Walter)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/03/8e/038ec919753fabff71f6e3473c772f74/0133130761v2.jpeg "The core reason behind the adoption of humanoid robots in the manufacturing or tool and mould making industry is the lack of labour in these markets. (Source: © Maksudul - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/71/b5/71b582e7f0d98b40e0c5d0b8e1f11671/0133376631v1.jpeg "Mazak’s new CP-450 automation system integrated with a CV5-500 machining centre. (Source: Mazak)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4d/da/4dda0d3b2a4c0b1c1e21dc2deba9264e/0133445150v1.jpeg "Capture machine data in real time and display it clearly with Hummingbird. (Source: Open Mind)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e1/7d/e17db1eab6fedf3237a12e0ffb739cb9/0133378692v2.jpeg "Meet at the Machine is Siemens’ new initiative designed to bring together machine builders, software and automation technologies to accelerate innovation across the machine tool industry and help manufacturers achieve productivity faster. (Source: Siemens)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/da/36/da36247b3e7af69fece5d3840ab65dd5/0133337118v1.jpeg "Eva understands questions asked in natural language, detects deviations in the process, and suggests concrete solutions — an assistant that goes well beyond a typical chatbot. (Source: Engel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/ce/66cee106850827fbcf9a46eb0682f3d0/0133197817v1.jpeg "Designed for maximum flexibility, the Solidcam Simulator is a fully self-contained simulation system that runs independently. (Source: Machine Works)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9f/d6/9fd6f5e480734eb5fea4560d6cfdf484/0132969018v1.jpeg "Meusburger blocks for eroding with starting hole and thread (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5f/66/5f66d32bcf6e2e2fb01b3d98f1c33930/0131994480v1.jpeg "A Mitsubishi Electric MV2400S wire-cut EDM machine will be the first demonstration model to arrive at the Kenilworth showroom and technical centre of recently-appointed sales agent, Whitehouse Machine Tools. (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/1d/d51def0b31e213e756bbfb9479fa9c7e/0129925621v2.jpeg "Automatic electrode feeding: Together with Sodick and Erowa, the Robot Compact 80 (ERC80) was integrated — including connection to the Zeiss measuring machine and chip-based job management. (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/ca/f9ca9cace88200a5ec0946f193264963/0129209504v1.jpeg "Neil Taylor, who has worked in the toolroom at Pre-Met for 20 years. (Source: Pre-Met)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c8/5b/c85b37436b1df84a1bfe39b5c6d1e201/0133199632v1.jpeg "Enspec is a new professional-grade bridge coordinate measuring machine (CMM) designed to make high-precision inspection more accessible for manufacturers and subcontractors. (Source: Hexagon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/73/44/73448e9feaa91c6c35ad23c500d770c1/0133160891v1.jpeg "Smartshot i is an intelligent cold runner system for LSR injection moulding. (Source: Elmet)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d6/ba/d6ba94485018261fa2476c7233b3c1ee/0132634611v1.jpeg "The new AI Knowledge Assistant, delivers natural language responses drawn from the full product documentation library, enabling faster onboarding and reducing the learning curve for new users. (Source: Metrologic DCS )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b6/77/b677375070249449de37c041cc40ec87/0132635157v1.jpeg "Simulation of sweep scanning inspection of a turbine blade in LK Metrology’s Camio 2026 R1 programming, analysis and reporting software, which now provides comprehensive support for Renishaw’s Revo 5-axis scanning probe system. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/af/60/af6036fa7db7018cbe579fe969ee5ff9/0133608414v1.jpeg "Pictured is the zero-point interface version of the Easyfix automatic vice from DMG Mori, which clamps a succession of workpieces of different size in automated manufacturing processes, without the need for manual intervention. (Source: DMG Mori)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1f/52/1f5247c5477670cf53dc07472f04163c/0133600239v1.jpeg "A Stark.spheric three-point workholding arrangement for supporting an irregularly shaped part, or one that has distorted after stresses have been released after initial machining. Clamping is effected by the Stark.spheric pedestals pulling down on threaded studs previously attached to the underside of the component (or its fixture). (Source: Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c7/0c/c70ce96cc0e31dd84ca136e5f580b010/0133561039v1.jpeg "Diagram show the interface between an EWS Varia base unit (right), which remains in the lathe turret, and a toolholder and cutter mounted in a quick-change adapter. This rapid tool exchange mechanism is used across the company’s entire range of VX, VXT and VXP lathe toolholders. (Source: EWS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ca/d1/cad1c8eeb1436e5df9a72b11101b7df5/0133377800v1.jpeg "The STC0440-BT40 now gives manufacturers and integrators a high-power platform for material-removal tasks. (Source: Pushcorp)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0b/08/0b08341f8be2aa039063d7585d16e204/0133087099v1.jpeg "The Ruby Dark Mold Polishing Stone is designed for controlled material removal and consistent surface finishes in demanding mold polishing applications. (Source: Jacqueline Southby/ Boride)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/44/e0/44e0d70e930c0ee85447518eda459259/0132763637v2.jpeg "The Focus was developed to meet changing requirements in parts cleaning. This cost-effective solvent cleaning system ensures a high level of cleanliness even with a relatively low cleaning volume. (Source: Karl Roll)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b8/6f/b86f649863182a925480692939ac91f8/0131684985v1.jpeg "Extreme high-speed Laser Material Deposition (EHLA) enables the additive deposition of functional surfaces with high precision and speed. This allows components to be efficiently coated, repaired, or manufactured with close-to-final-contour precision. (Source: Fraunhofer ILT)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/05/d5057e4ec3f7c3acbed8a4241d0683c6/0131673703v2.jpeg "Copper gauze for cleaning and polishing exposed round or conical surfaces. (Source: Guill)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5a/e5/5ae5dfc67c07f0ca8347161642c36df3/0130721540v1.jpeg "Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge supports its customers with customised, application-specific tools. (Source: Müller)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/08/2a08f8bd2df95ca843d52cbce64bf355/0131212753v1.jpeg "It has taken time, but the full force of the government’s steel policy is beginning to have a devastating impact on the downstream manufacturing sector according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). (Source: CBM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/bd/9ebd826ceed28c644a9205bdbf82beb4/0131007997v2.jpeg "The lead-free aluminium solutions that combine high performance with stable and reliable machining processes. (Source: Eural Gnutt)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/e6/d5e68c74fabff18ef737ee767b7b359f/0130415707v1.jpeg "Efficiency in machining and a reduced carbon footprint will be at the centre of Swiss Steel Group’s presentation at Wire 2026 in Düsseldorf. (Source: Swiss Steel Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/eb/2e/eb2ec2f935e6eded7702883eb129e64e/0133564614v2.jpeg "Gerald Bloom, Chairman of Big Bear Plastic Products in Droitwich, was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Family Business Dinner for his 70-year contribution to industry. (Source: Big Bear Plastic Products)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c0/b8/c0b806ad8153cc46307de1b9142504e0/0133449473v2.jpeg "Peter Jungwirth will assume the role of Managing Director of Engel Serbia. (Source: Engel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d9/2f/d92fb796119e91350f908a0124548525/0133342044v2.jpeg "(from left to right): Mr. Xu Bin, General Manager of Global Industry Line, Haitian International; Mr. Zhang Bin, CEO of Haitian Group; Mr. Thomas Wildt, CEO of Hennecke; Mr. Jens Winiarz, Sales Director of Hennecke GmbH; Mr. Andrew Chan, CEO of Hennecke China. (Source: Haitian)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/93/2c/932c2658fe18e7ba1eef1a6ebdab2ec3/0133008856v2.jpeg?v= "Automatically derived cooling channel layout (blue) approximating the iso-surfaces of the optimised heat balance (green). (Source: IKV)")
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Institut für Kunststoff- verarbeitung (IKV) an der RWTH Aachen
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/33/4e/334e00a8bfdceee040387c809f4e6f0c/0117794590.jpeg?v= "At the PIC 4.0, the participants of the opening ceremony visited various test stands. (Source: IKV)")
Article | Apr 15, 2024
RWTH Aachen University opens state-of-the-art Plastics Innovation Center 4.0
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/cd/20cd1c66bbd6bbca7f95407b0b64a57d/0113578676.jpeg?v= "This year, the focus of the English-language conference is increasingly on the automobile industry and the topic of automotive. (Source: IKV)")
Article | Aug 22, 2023
5th International Injection Moulding Conference Centers on Automotive's Sustainable Shift
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/22/db/22db254029d8b2a03d3a5533549f8cad/0112959714.jpeg?v= "The 5th IIMC will take place on 20 and 21 September 2023. (Source: IKV)")