Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of everyday life for many people. Whether in medicine, IT or customer service — the areas of application for AI are diverse. The first areas of application are also already emerging in the used machinery market, as these five trends show.

Diamond Precision Engineering, a specialist in subcontract manufacturing, recently invested in two Nakamura-Tome turning centres, the WT150 and AS200. These machines have improved their production efficiency, reduced cycle times, and enabled unattended overnight automation, helping the company maintain its competitive edge through continuous innovation.

Five production technology research institutes will be showcasing their current grinding technology projects at Grinding Hub, which takes place in Stuttgart from May 14 to 17. They can be found at the Grinding Solution Park Science in Hall 10, Stand 10D20 and represent the who’s who of grinding technology research in Germany.

Injection moulding of plastic parts is one of the most tightly controlled manufacturing processes. But Fraunhofer researchers are now going one better in terms of monitoring...

The company 1000 Kelvin, which develops AI co-pilots for manufacturing, has announced the release of its AI co-pilot Amaize as a plug-in for Autodesk´s Fusion integrated CAD/CAM software platform.

Machine tool manufacturer XYZ will be exhibiting the full range of its TMC machining centres for the first time at Mach 2024 and it will also be the premier for the new XYZ CT65 LTY-S Twin/Sub spindle lathe.

BD Precision Engineers has significantly upgraded its manufacturing capabilities with the new Nakamura Tome AS200MYF turn/mill centre. The new machinery not only increases capacity but also enhances the quality and efficiency of BD Precision's operations, promising new opportunities and growth for the family-run business.

Automation and digitalisation are indispensable features of modern factories. The manufacturing industry is now turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to spark its next stage of development. But what will manufacturing look like in the future? How much higher can efficiency levels be raised? And what does the arrival of AI on the shop floor mean for skilled workers?

At Formnext 2023, Meld Manufacturing Corporation announced its collaboration with Fooke, designating the company as an authorised integrator for Meld's metal 3D printing technology.

A hot runner system is a crucial component in modern plastic injection moulding processes. It is designed to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance the quality of plastic parts and products. In this article, we will explore the key features, components, advantages, and applications of the hot runner technology.