UK — Materials informatics (MI) is one of the most exciting areas in materials science. 3D printing has presented an obvious target for the use of materials informatics and is already producing some very promising results.

Germany — Supplier of CAM software components Module Works announces its participation in the EU-funded InterQ project. Coordinated by the Ideko research centre in Spain, the InterQ project unites 25 partners from eleven European countries to develop an integrated data management platform for zero-defect manufacturing.

The Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT will discuss the question of how the Internet of Production (IoP) can support this process and at the same time make companies crisis-proof during the 30th Aachen Machine Tool Colloquium (AWK) on September 22 and 23, 2021, at Eurogress Aachen and in digital form.

Germany — Scientists from Hanover and Aachen developed an app for automatic monitoring of print quality in Additive Manufacturing. To this end, the researchers want to equip an industrial 3D printer with sensor technology to seamlessly monitor the printing process.

Germany — In order to achieve clean end products, sharp edges, unevenness or overhang must be reliably removed during metal cutting and casting processes. Until now, this required sensitivity has been achieved only by manual machining. Now, users can take their deburring process to the next level by automating it.

The greatest potential of digitalisation in companies in which materials play a prominent role lies in the cross-process linking of materials data.

EMO Hannover made headlines - with over 2,200 exhibitors and a premiere as the event witnessed a live demonstration of the universal machine tool interface – umati.

One of the UK’s specialists in tooling, intelligent fixturing and components is launching a new range of ‘digital’ solutions that will connect manufacturing processes and enable easier, faster automation.

A producer of vacuum cleaners and other household appliances has recently decided to add a Sodi-tech EDM machine to its production floor.

Control, the trade fair for industrial quality assurance, is taking place in May. The trade fair promises the latest in industrial image processing as well as a strong supporting programme of events.