Moulding Expo, the prominent International Trade Fair for Tool, Pattern, and Mould Making, has set its new dates: May 6-9, 2025. The event, celebrated for being a central showcase in the European tool, pattern, and mould making industry, will mark its 10th anniversary and 5th edition in 2025.

The upcoming Grinding Hub event in Stuttgart, set for May 2024, is shaping up to be a grand success with a significant increase in its scale and international participation. Already, 375 companies from 28 countries have confirmed their attendance, reflecting a substantial growth from the previous event, especially from Asian exhibitors like China.

Automation and digitalisation are indispensable features of modern factories. The manufacturing industry is now turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to spark its next stage of development. But what will manufacturing look like in the future? How much higher can efficiency levels be raised? And what does the arrival of AI on the shop floor mean for skilled workers?

In November, Okuma, a Japanese machine tool manufacturer, is celebrating its 125th anniversary and the 60th birthday of its in-house manufactured CNC system, OSP, with an open house event at its European headquarters in Krefeld, Germany.

Productive Machines, a spin out from the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) unveils Essential Optimization; a powerful web application that prevents chatter vibrations and provides engineers with a simple-to-use solution to select optimum, stable spindle speeds and feed rates.

Medmix Switzerland faced challenges in optimising production for 2-component systems used in the dental industry. Previous methods relied on manual assembly machines and intermediate storage. To enhance efficiency and product quality, Medmix partnered with Krehl&Partner and Robomotion to employ ABB robots.

With the new Akvis IO IME (Injection Molding Edition) data analysis software, Kistler is enabling its customers to take a further step towards the digitalisation of injection moulding: all data from machines and process monitoring systems such as Como Neo and Como Scout can now be visualised and analysed synchronously and across all processes.

Get ready for the “Industrial Spring” at the Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre from March 19 to 22, 2024. This expanded event will feature specialized expos, accommodating various industries and showcasing cutting-edge technology.

In the third quarter of 2023, the German machine tool industry witnessed a significant drop in orders compared to last year, with both domestic and foreign demand declining. Dr. Wilfried Schäfer of the VDW highlights global economic factors impacting investments and notes a particular weakness in the Chinese market.

In a move that marks a new chapter in its global expansion, WFL Millturn Technologies has announced the establishment of WFL Millturn Technologies Ltd. UK. This strategic initiative is a testament to the company's commitment to strengthening its presence in the UK market.