The specialist for motion control and positioning systems, Aerotech, will be exhibiting at Micronora 2022 in Besançon, France, from 27 to 30 September, in Hall C on stand 306. The Ifov function for expanding the field of view during laser scanning will be demonstrated on a demo system, as well as the latest features of the Automation1 control platform.

The core competence of RSD Polytec includes the machining of tools for lens systems. The company has recently been using new EPDBEH ball end mills for fine finishing. Now, only a single cutting tool is needed to mill even a large reflective surface with virtually no wear.

The international trade fair for the metalworking industry, Metav 2022 will take place from 21 to 24 June in Düsseldorf, Germany. It will showcase the entire spectrum of production technology. One of the main topics at the stands will be energy-efficient metalworking.

Additive manufacturing is a key technology for US consumer products group Procter & Gamble. The global player in particular emphasises the favourable aspects of combining different technologies for producing and modifying machine and tool components.

After a strong 2021, the growth of Italy's Ucimu index declined slightly in the first quarter of 2022. While domestic orders grew by 5.3 percent, the domestic market registered a 15.9 percent fall compared with the same period of the previous year

IMTS — the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere, will run September 12-17, 2022, in Chicago. WFL will be presenting the M50 Millturn complete machining centre as well as the latest digitalization and automation trends.

With the global launch of the new Addforce brand from Tungaloy, the cutting tool manufacturer has introduced its new Tungrec DX110 Series of PCD insert grades for unrivalled performance when machining aluminium alloy components.

The Hypermill CAD/CAM suite from Open Mind is a highly regarded end-to-end complete solution in the mould and die industry, as it also covers aspects such as electrode manufacturing and wire EDM. Now the introduction of 5-axis radial machining takes center stage.

Zimmermann Milling Solutions, a global high-tech supplier of portal milling machines, will virtually show three new gantry machines at their booth. IMTS will be held from 12 to 17 September 2022, in Chicago.

At the AMB trade fair, German software manufacturer Schott Systeme will demonstrate the performance enhancements of version 3.10 of their Pictures by PC-CAD/CAM software.