The VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main, staged its third symposium in Vietnam's capital Ho Chi Minh City from 12 to 14 June 2023. Ten German manufacturers showcased innovations in manufacturing technology — machine tools from Germany.

With Vinkocide BB WM, Vink Chemicals has developed a biocide formulation that keeps metalworking fluids for machine tools free from fungal and bacterial attack over a long period of time. It is easy to handle and meets strict biocide regulations.

At EMO 2023, Mazak will be showcasing a total of 19 machines and twelve automation systems to include both machine tool and laser technologies, live cutting demonstrations, advanced software solutions and the latest developments in its Smooth Ai control software. Visitors can register for complimentary tickets courtesy of Mazak.

WFL Millturn Technologies will present two turning-boring-milling machines at EMO: the M50 Millturn / 3,000 mm and the M80X Millturn / 4,500 mm. Visitors can experience the M80X live with a demonstration of the machining of a gear shaft, including measurement of the gear teeth. Both machines feature a new design and are equipped with Sinumerik One.

German workholding equipment manufacturer Roemheld will launch a new, mechanically operated, centric (self-centring) machine vice on its stand (E54 in hall 4) at the forthcoming EMO 2023 metalworking trade show in Hannover, 18th - 23rd September.

James White, who took over NSK Precision Engineering in 2019, has successfully increased the company's turnover by 700 percent and expanded the workforce from two to seven. His first move was to invest in a CNC machining center, purchasing an XYZ 750 LR. When moving to bigger premises, the company invested in another power house from XYZ.

Software company Mastercam has collaborated with Sandvik Coromant to announce the integration of Sandvik Coromant Coro Plus Tool Library Add-in into the new release of Mastercam 2024. The result is a time-saving solution for designers.

A pair of competitively-priced CNC turning centres, T1 and T2, has been launched by DMG Mori aimed at the entry-level market. Both machines have a 12-station turret, with VDI 30 tooling on the smaller lathe and VDI 40 on the larger model. They are available as 2-axis lathes and in 3-axis configuration with a C-axis spindle and driven tools.

AMB, International Exhibition for Metal Working, will also again live up to its reputation as the leading event for the metal working industry in 2024. According to the organisers, this is clearly illustrated by the high level of commitment shown by the industry and the number of registrations that have already been received.

Many production companies are facing a dilemma. Often, the only way that they can survive is to adopt zero-defect manufacturing that offers greater cost-efficiency while using less energy. This can be achieved using intelligent clamping technology — which has now developed into a machine within a machine.