The Esagon from Parpas is said to be a linear high-speed milling machine with outstanding dynamics and a maximum feed rate of 120m/min.

Editor Claudia Otto from our sister publication MM Maschinenmarkt looks at purpose-oriented design, which can simplify the operation of machine tools by easing the demands on users to ultimately improve processing.

Gebr. Becker will present at Formnext two blower types, which fulfill conditions required for the production of high quality components in selective laser melting.

A German hot runner supplier worked together with a Swiss moulder and toolmaker and an injection machine builder to solve the problems associated with producing a tiny plastic part.

Sandvik Coromant has released a free catalogue application for the iPad that is designed to facilitate selection of the best tools for a given machining application. The CoroKey app considers the workpiece material and the type of operation to be performed and guides the user to the appropriate insert grade and geometry.

With a late-September ceremonial ribbon-cutting event at its newest building on the campus outside Minneapolis in the USA, the 3D-printer maker Stratasys expressed a vote of confidence in an uncertain economy. The US-based company says that the 90,000-ft2 (8,370-m2) facility doubles its capacity for machine production.

The fine mini-centring unit 7980/1 from Agathon is for backlash-free centring of mould inserts for standard moulds used in injection moulds.

Germany - Formnext 2016 lived up to everyone's expectations: The 2016 edition of Frankfurt's tool, mould, pattern and additive manufacturing show attracted 13,384 visitors from 15 to 18 November, a 49% increase on the inaugural show last year (8,982 visitors in 2015), organiser Mesago said.

Spain – Cumsa exhibited a number of developments of its rack family at the recent K-Show in Düsseldorf.

Additive manufacturing company Xjet is ramping up attention on the metal side of its business and promising new developments at Formnext.