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.

3D printing company Eplus 3D has introduced a new addition to its large platform printing technology, the EP-M1550. The system features a 16-laser configuration and claims to have the largest build platform available for Metal Powder Bed Fusion (MPBF) technology, improving the economics of large format part production.

At EMO Hannover, ONA will present its latest fast hole machine, the ONA Halley. The ONA Halley stands out from other fast hole machines due to its compact, efficient and intelligent design.

At EMO 2023, Mazak will be showcasing a total of 19 machines and twelve automation systems to include both machine tool and laser technologies, live cutting demonstrations, advanced software solutions and the latest developments in its Smooth Ai control software. Visitors can register for complimentary tickets courtesy of Mazak.

A new CNC system, the OSP-P500, will be launched by Japanese machine tool builder Okuma on stand B36 in hall 15 at the EMO 2023 trade fair in Hannover, to be held from 18th to 23rd September. The smart machine control, which is manufactured in-house, combines highly productive and precise machining with ease of use, energy efficiency and safety features to protect against cyber attacks.

When machining a component, tool wear and the metal removal rate are the decisive factors. Machine learning can provide a valuable contribution to the optimisation of production costs by supporting the decision-making process for tool changes.

With Artificial intelligence (AI) an important technology is moving from the research lab into daily use. Not fast enough, perhaps, in the view of those hoping to gain a significant competitive edge from AI. Rather sinisterly in the view of others who currently only have a vague idea of how self-thinking machines could change their everyday working lives.