Last month, Dugard Machine Tools announced that it is now the UK sales partner for Mylas machine tools. As one of the UK’s premier machine tool suppliers, Dugard is delighted to introduce the first range of machines available from Mylas — the DT Series of twin-spindle twin-turret multi-tasking turning centres.

A new additive manufacturing (AM) machine, the third generation of the Lasertec 30 SLM, has been introduced by DMG Mori. The company says that the selective laser melting platform has been completely redesigned to combine robustness and repeatability with thermal stability.

Tool holders are essential for maximizing machining performance, with various types suited to different operations. Alan Miller, Senior Engineering Manager at Big Daishowa, discusses why three aspects are top priorities for medical manufacturers and reveals the attainable outcomes of each.

Tooling specialist Big Daishowa announces two new lightweight angle heads: a version for tools with a diameter between 0.25 mm and 6 mm and a version optimised for high-torque threading. These new models complement the existing range, which is designed for general machining applications.

Kimberly-Clark Professional's Powerclean product portfolio offers specialised cleaning wipes for industrial use, addressing the inefficiency and waste of all-purpose cloths. These optimised wipes ensure effective cleaning, reduce material consumption and minimise waste, with flexible storage and dispensing options promoting sustainability.

Japanese cutting tool expert Sumitomo Electric Industries has announced the expansion of its high-efficiency roughing high-feed cutter lineup, the SEC-Sumi Dual Mill DMSL series and DMSW series. The expanded range introduces 25 new items to the market.

After five years of intensive research and development, Simtek Präzisionswerkzeuge now offers high-precision turning tools with 3D laser-cut chip forming geometries in its standard range. While these tools were previously only available on individual customer request, they are now also available as standard tools in the new main catalogue.

Hymers’s lightweight aluminium machine step transforms safety and efficiency at a leading machine supplier’s demo centre, ensuring secure access for maintenance and setup across a diverse range of industrial machines.

Loxham Precision, a UK manufacturer of ultra-precision machine tools is making waves in the market of precision machine tools, but this rapid rise to prominence wouldn’t have been possible without partnering with Open Mind Technologies and its Hypermill CAD/CAM system to develop its machine solutions and market presence.

The Spanish robotics specialist Tekniker has developed a solution that allows chaotically lying parts to be automatically gripped from containers and placed in other containers in an orderly manner. The integrated 3D vision software MV Tec Halcon ensures precise gripping of those parts.