Optimism is returning to business, the mood in the economy is brightening and the willingness to invest is increasing. After two years of great restraint, many user industries now need to catch up. However, China is currently the lifeline of the global industry.The VDW presents the latest global figures, data and facts.

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.

UK — For manufacturers looking for a heavy duty machining centre that offers a stable platform for high material removal rates that is capable of cutting particularly challenging materials, GM CNC has now introduced the Victor Vcenter G135 vertical machining centre.

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.

UK — Vargus has now introduced its new ST-Cut line of cutting tools for small part machining. Developed specifically for the turning of small components on Swiss-type sliding head-turning machines, the ST-Cut line presents a solution for virtually every small part turning application.

UK — As an engineering solutions company, A&M EDM is striving to enhance its operations and capabilities to maximise its service to clients in the aerospace, motorsport, automotive, marine, medical, rail, defence and general subcontract sectors. To achieve this, the West Midlands company has invested in technology from 3, 4 and 5-axis machine tools, EDM wire and spark erosion and laser welding through to temperature-controlled metrology department.

Italy — On February 24, a press conference for the South Korean public was held to present EMO Milano 2021, the Italian exhibition of reference for the metalworking machine tool manufacturing industry, scheduled to take place at Fieramilano in October 2021.

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.

South Korea — Software component provider Module Works announced that Doosan Machine Tools has integrated their cutting simulation technology into their Sketch Turn product. The software replaces Doosan’s previous cutting simulation engine and is part of the group’s strategy to optimize the availability and effectiveness of machining information on the shop floor.

Italy — When highly demanding projects must comply with very tight tolerances on unique components manufactured from hard-to-machine materials such as Inconel, a tool needs more than just industry-leading reliability. An example of this is the long-term technological partnership between Big Kaiser and Covis, where high-precision tooling products have enabled Covis to meet the tough requirements of its customers.