G&J (CNC) Services was looking for flexibility in operation, improved ergonomics and increased production efficiency in the ideal machining centre and found it in the Leadwell V-30iT. This machining centre is a cost-effective solution for producing prismatic components as it integrates a 5-axis capability without requiring heavy investment.

What is the best way to connect old machines to new systems? This was the very question that spurred Umati, the connectivity initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, to organise a hackathon in cooperation with the international United Grinding Group. A total of 30 digitalization experts from 17 companies attended the networking event in Steffisburg, Switzerland.

Celebrating 25 years of innovation, Servomold emerges as a global leader in automating injection mould tools. Explore Servomold's journey of growth, adaptation, and commitment to its roots while revolutionizing the plastics industry with clean, space-saving solutions.

The Silent Tools Plus boring bar from Sandvik Coromant is designed to enhance productivity and flexibility in machining processes through the use of integrated sensors that monitor temperature, deflection, surface quality, and load. This offers several advantages for operators and the product quality.

Machine tool manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak is implementing a new UK sales structure to support the growing market demand for British-built machinery and bring the team closer to its customer base.

Digitisation efforts in metal cutting manufacturing tend to come from machine, control or software providers. This time, a tool manufacturer is presenting new approaches to process optimisation: Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme offers acoustic inline quality control and an associated cloud platform.

The latest Technology Days held in-house by tooling manufacturer Paul Horn from 14th to 16th June 2023 at its Tübingen headquarters in Germany were attended by more than 3,000 visitors from 37 countries. It was the eighth time the company had staged the event.

For over two decades, Premier Precision Tooling, a Hampshire-based company, has supplied the F1 industry with a range of meticulously crafted components. However, maintaining a competitive edge in such a fast-paced sector requires not only expertise but also the right technology, such as modern EDM machines from Mitsubishi.

PLM, a tool and mould maker based in Neuhausen, has established itself as a leader in the machining of special metals. The company relies on the high precision and economical Sodick machines, such as the ALC400G Premium wire-cut EDM machine, to manage materials like tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, and titanium.

The CAD/CAM software supplier Cimatron has released version 2024 with stronger core capabilities across all areas of the product, while incorporating new technology through collaboration with Sandvik Coromant. Cimatron 2024 simplifies and automates many tasks for tool designers for higher productivity and more options for digital connection.