:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/b7/8db71c3fe25cd48399bfd8faaa5e90f7/0129228188v1.jpeg "The Contract Manufacturing Index shows the value of the market for contract and subcontract manufacturing services for machining, fabrication, and other processes. (Source: Qimtek)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fc/44/fc4431baf22faf49f91d695e7725b0de/0129227575v2.jpeg "Rejlek Group has commissioned a Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Intelect 130 with integrated SAM-C robot in Vienna, advancing energy-efficient, high-precision and sustainable injection moulding production. (Source: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/58/4958084fe5c4ed0a7758f7cfb3051e92/0128854986v1.jpeg "Intelligent material procurement connects components, materials, and processes into one seamless flow. (Bild: FACTUREE - The Online Manufacturer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ad/39/ad3982b17d8034c9134821a24e023d12/0128991046v2.jpeg "Alpla uses the extrusion blow moulding (EBM) process to manufacture innovative plastic packaging for various sectors in the FMCG market. (Source: Alpla)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/34/2f344c97b0e4a9613850f3bb3b519101/0129337496v2.jpeg "Die & Mould India Expo 2026 will spotlight the latest developments and advanced technological innovations in tooling, mould-making, plastic injection moulding, and precision manufacturing. (Source: Tagma)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/52/8c/528c3c99265c6d8951e6bb1dcf4ed7c2/0129224981v1.jpeg "For significantly greater efficiency: Smart grinding technologies mark a decisive step toward robust, self-optimizing manufacturing systems. (Source: KSF)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/28/95/28952358db60b91461ebfda8196fad46/0129221819v1.jpeg "A Hurco / Kawasaki automated machining cell based on a 5-axis, swivelling-spindle Hurco machine. At Mach 2026, the robot system will feed a cantilever-type 5-axis model, VC500i. (Source: Hurco Europe )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d0/bd/d0bd3f70a8063a08274ed663509a1053/0129219028v2.jpeg "The Engel team presented the first autonomous injection moulding cell at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026. The solution reduces setup times, saves material and ensures consistently high quality – winning over the professional audience. (Source: Engel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5d/3c/5d3cd553a019b4033e441e61f98b23d6/0129229293v1.jpeg "Featured also will be the Roemheld Moduhub equipment range, designed to help operators handle heavy or awkward components safely and efficiently during manual assembly. It also has the facility to feed back production data. (Source: Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/82/e7/82e72d20cefdef73713b584312be57d0/0129209599v2.jpeg "Asim Spahović, Hasco (third from left), in discussion with BSI customers Erwin Bekto, Redžo Bekto and Mehmed Šehić (from left to right). (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/52/76/5276fd0bc681a34a30c4d7dc0ac4784c/0129107063v1.jpeg "Meusburger’s digital customer portal streamlines mould and die procurement by replacing lengthy email-based ordering with fast online shopping cart imports, smart configurators and full order transparency (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d6/f8/d6f8f7b5bc0b08eb7357806e4b4d6df3/0128993006v1.jpeg "Hasco has expanded its Cimatron database with more than 50 new and updated catalogue components. (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ae/7c/ae7cfa25bd4cbdee97cf91514a80a569/0129333424v1.jpeg "Formnext 2026 strengthens industry focus with UK as partner country. (Source: Mesago/ Marc Jacquemin)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/50/7e/507e92bc6eb96c6646801c23695fd698/0128867905v2.jpeg "Branding plate for Alstom trains produced in series. (Source: Replique )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/cd/8c/cd8c3ca788be29055f3af26645fa0262/0128810840v1.jpeg "New materials and enhanced sourcing controls extend Xometry’s marketplace capabilities for aerospace, defence and medical manufacturing. (Source: Noah Willman)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/40/59/4059f2264fa9693e048ee11050839486/0128700610v1.jpeg "By directly generating laser paths from implicit geometry, the hybrid toolpath drastically improves surface finish, mechanical strength, and computational efficiency for microscale lattices. (Source: Junhao Ding et al.)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/74/07746815a405db2865052931aa3b9655/0129103565v1.jpeg "Mr Slimm at the control of the automated DMG Mori CMX 70 U VMC. The robot enclosure with safety fence and light curtain may be seen in the background. (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/05/11/05119b92ebfd03919d063b254eec1b27/0129056177v1.jpeg "Setting up the FZP42 at Schütz (Source: Zimmermann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9b/5d/9b5db33353f3e5a256e2f634ddc349c7/0129333056v1.jpeg "Browser-based simulation results showing improved cooling times after accepting SimForm's automated channel recommendations. (Source: Machine Works)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0a/e1/0ae1b7a9cc45bf10ebcbce27be707eda/0129230371v1.jpeg "Vericut Optimizer is a standalone optimisation solution that works directly from NC code. (Source: Vericut)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f4/e9/f4e9eabb65e0b34fe9911620718ea8e2/0129055594v1.jpeg "HCL CAM Works 2025 integrates CAM programming into the 3D Experience Solidworks platform, combining cloud-based collaboration with machine-aware CNC programming. (Source: HCL Software)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ba/7b/ba7bc9220708dc4bd16b8c815db267c2/0128938301v1.jpeg "The certification from Solidworks positions Ency as a Solidworks-compatible solution for combined CNC and robot programming, supporting stable, synchronized processes from design through to manufacturing. (Source: Ency)")
: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/2f/61/2f61dd20be68049fa2320a2e5aa860d7/0123789183v2.jpeg "from left to right: Sodick President Giuseppe Addelia and Vice President Salvatore Cocco (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c5/49/c54973f28495dada1c7605f913717341/0121533734v1.jpeg "The set-up of the complex parts on the new Sodick ALC600G (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/94/8f/948f81f46645691d1d90152ef605a0ae/0120806008v2.jpeg "Some of the billets clamped and ready for lights out machining at Bellcliffe. (Source: ETG)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3e/fb/3efbcc73e59a0c19de0676cf569c6f28/0129201505v1.jpeg "A screen shot from LK’s online virtual showroom. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/59/9e59861a06c0d20831e0d7d5191188ed/0129056166v2.jpeg "At Southern Manufacturing 2026, Carfulan Group is showcasing its full portfolio of advanced production and metrology technologies, including the first public presentation of OGP UK’s Smart Scope M7, alongside live demonstrations of additive manufacturing, optical measurement and tool presetting. (Source: Carfulan)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/41/93/4193f3985dc04080399cb574e810a79c/0128985792v1.jpeg "Faro Technologies and Creaform, both part of Ametek, reorganise their activities into two new business units. (Source: Creaform)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ce/94/ce94bd1d0acf451687549f8e3efdb07a/0128981060v1.jpeg "EMG offers a range of force and/or displacement management solutions combining force and displacement sensors connected to a display for 100 percent part control. (Source: EMG)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/3e/4a3ee5cd13d05629db9d3e88aa22ff01/0129103256v1.jpeg "Full-flow microfiltration to 3 to 5 µm, demand-based backwashing, precise temperature control, and modular system architecture make the cooling lubricant peripherals a real performance factor for the entire production chain. (Source: Vomat)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/b4/6bb456c148f06af9d65155da63665c22/0129102929v1.jpeg "Thanks to a dual spindle, hybrid machines can grind PCD tools (top) and erode them (bottom) in a single set-up, increasing efficiency in terms of both time and quality. (Source: Vollmer Werke Maschinenfabrik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f3/4d/f34d32adcd63bdf5332e4d57ae75611a/0128850501v1.jpeg "The new AW Series Oil Mist Collectors from Filtermist (Source: Filtermist)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7c/a2/7ca2adf016cad8d1de510c4df0ff57bc/0128810813v1.jpeg "Vomat, based in Treuen, stands for fine filtration technology in industrial metalworking, which not only sets technical standards but also impresses with its exceptional vertical range of manufacture. (Source: KSKOMM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/9c/579c8e2bcff2e800a19fcb0926e574fa/0129056117v1.jpeg "Fortis mill grinding wheels from weiler abrasives are designed for hot and cold rolling mills, combining advanced ceramic grain technology with longer service life to reduce downtime and increase productivity. (Source: Weiler Abrasives)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/5f/4a5fd6bde5784db58812f15386c2126f/0126112832v2.jpeg "Boride Engineered Abrasives offers mould makers worldwide a complete toolkit for achieving top-quality surface finishes. (Source: Boride)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/87/3c/873c56a315b598e5491cef38d9ef72f1/0123364440v1.jpeg "The fully synthetic corrosion protection Z2690/… comes with NSF-H1 registration. (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/00/2a/002ad74723b737fd6e4729e3434f16ab/0123040413v1.jpeg "The Evo-Series features advanced technology for simple and efficient operation. (Source: Asco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/9c/6b9cab1e262f77caed8179ed3dc29807/0129104421v1.jpeg "GMH Gruppe has consolidated Kind & Co., Schmiedewerke Gröditz and Buderus Edelstahl into a unified Open-Die Forging Group, supported by a 30 million euro investment programme to strengthen Europe-based tool steel and forging supply. (Source: Oliver Pracht/ GMH Gruppe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/39/a3/39a32d830d6bb6e4471c79e537c5ca52/chimei-ecologue-frosch-6000x3373v1v1.jpeg "The green frog represents the Ecologue portfolio at CHIMEI. It reflects the company's commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability – aiming to drive progress in various industries while also contributing to addressing global environmental challenges. (Image:CHIMEI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/29/2b297a2773f13d3017fc6d49424a57b1/0127570680v1.jpeg "Dr Aphrodite Tomou heads up the technical department of Goodfellow (Source: Goodfellow)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/ec/13ece74e59d459301ea38becf80c9706/0129200881v1.jpeg "DN Solutions CEO Won-jong Kim (Left) with Heller CEO Thorsten Schmidt. (Source: DN Solutions)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fe/9b/fe9b79ee842142ff26180132de72b2d5/0129103360v1.jpeg "Innova Engineered Plastics has expanded its Mexicali manufacturing site with new injection moulding capacity to meet growing demand for heavy gauge plastic enclosures in highly regulated industries. (Source: Innova Engineered Plastics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/7e/2a7e5ced0986e88a6c24123fba954dee/0128871141v2.jpeg "Leadership transition at Hasco: Markus Büngers steps into the role of CEO. (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1d/2a/1d2a6bc382131d8cc1f325617e1dced8/0128870377v1.jpeg "On 12 January 2026, Dr Volker Nilles took up the position as Chief Executive Officer of Arburg. (Source: Arburg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6c/32/6c32685ba0f6374eda3a5d023ba152f5/0112403092.jpeg?v= "Significantly more metal removal rate: Shown here is the second mould plate for the tool, which was soft-roughed with the new TR4F cutterhead from Moldino. (Source: Moldino)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/19/98/1998f45099e568ea4b9ffa1e1a2b4ed8/0109653029.jpeg?v= "View of the ready-to-install nozzle side with the shiny surface areas created by Moldino know-how without any manual polishing. (Source: Quarder)")
Article | Feb 28, 2023
Micromilling on 384 component sections to an accuracy of 5 micrometres
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/11/02/110213cf9c255b08f023e340d1d8b881/0110001041.jpeg?v= "Milling the nozzle side of the Spe-Chip tool on the Röders RXP601DSH: Except for the milling of the gloss surfaces with minimal quantity lubrication, the cooling and chip removal took place exclusively by air, which was supplied via the red air distributor from MHT. (Source: Quarder)")
Article | Feb 25, 2023
Elaborate machining concept for microfluidic sample carrier mould
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/35/60/3560a62b917625896802371d52aa4913/0106187266.jpeg?v= "A tool surface milled to a high gloss with an EPDBEH ball after polishing. (Source: Avisio photography)")
Article | Aug 3, 2022
Milling reflective surfaces without wear
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1908200/1908266/original.jpg?v= "Higher dimensional accuracy, better surfaces and therefore virtually no more reworking: The example electrode with holder on the zero point clamping station of the coordinate measuring machine. (Contura)")
Article | Nov 29, 2021
Precision tools bring mould maker up to speed
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1866200/1866246/original.jpg?v= "Braunform has a broad portfolio which also includes multi-component tools. (Braunform)")
Article | Aug 20, 2021
Milling operations for mould making: Higher surface quality and hardly any reworking
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1856700/1856724/original.jpg?v= "“Moldino has already established a broad customer base in Austria. We will soon expand our team, consisting of two process optimizers for Upper Austria and Tyrol, with a further team member for the Vorarlberg region,” reports Karsten Baas, Team Leader Sales with responsibility for Austria. (Moldino)")
Article | Jul 23, 2021
Japanese tool manufacturer expands direct sales in Austria
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1688900/1688969/original.jpg?v= "Milling in XL format: On the large Mecof travelling column machine, the insert barrel milling cutter also provides enormous time savings. Shown here is the GF1 trimming the inclines. (Wolfgang Bahle, Avisio pr & publishing MMC Hitachi Tool)")
Article | Mar 25, 2020
Support pays off: Milling processes save time and costs
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1622200/1622228/original.jpg?v= "Process analysis is an important tool for optimisation. (Wolfgang Bahle)")
Article | Sep 27, 2019
Cost savings of 60 %
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1238800/1238827/original.jpg?v= "Whenever ultimate precision is called for: Here, as a wire-eroded folding core. (Eropräzisa/MMC Hitachi Tool)")