Small workpieces are getting even smaller, a fact confronting suppliers of clamping systems. In principle, if it can be machined, it can be clamped. However, customer-specific solutions are often required to achieve the needed accuracy in run-out and clamping.

UK – Aerospace manufacturing has long relied on machining that prioritises precision over speed, in the time honoured ‘slow and steady’ tradition. Now a new approach using barrel tools claims to offer the best of both worlds. By Adrian Smith, Open Mind Technolgies

USA - Precision Electrochemical Machining (PECM) is a non-conventional machining process that can help deliver high-quality components productively. We have asked Kennametal Precision Surface Solutions product manager Patrick Matt to explain more about the process.

Gotools is a British company located in Rotherham, a 90-minute drive from Birmingham. In only a little over five years of existence, the company has managed to record a growth of around 50% per year. All that success started with the decision to buy a new EDM machine.

Japan - Mazak's theme for EMO 2015 is "It's all about you", demonstrating the company's commitment to support Mazak customers to be more productive, efficient and competitive, the machine tool maker says.

What is the key to success in times of internationalisation? The WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie defined process steps that have to be taken in order to gain market intelligence and thus compete on a global market.

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The world’s biggest machine tool maker has come to Europe, and it is ready to sell. With a Frankfurt showroom and a growing network for sales and service, SMTCL desires increased sales outside of China. The company’s export manager explains the plan.

France – CAM software provider DP Technology has released a new version of its flagship product Esprit 2015.

Starrag Group is a global technology manufacturer of high-precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring and grinding workpieces of metallic, composite and ceramic materials. The company's products are marketed under the brand Starrag and include the product ranges Berthiez, Bumotec, Dörries, Droop+Rein, Ecospeed, Heckert, Scharmann, SIP, Starrag and TTL.