UK — With the objective of turning machine tool investment on its head, DMG Mori Finance was formed in Germany in 2007 and was launched in the UK in 2017, offering funding in GBP. Since then, the company has funded investment in machine tools exceeding 100 million pounds.

A recent technological partnership between Parker and Peter Wolters, a brand of Precision Surfacing Solutions (PSS), has resulted in the development of a next-generation fineblanking press

Machine engineering company Datron focuses on energy consumption (alongside precision and performance) at an early stage in the development of its new machines. At Metav, the manufacturer will show, how energy efficiency becomes a competitive advantage.

As simple and intuitive as possible, but with many machining functions and efficient production: This is what software systems for machine programming are supposed to achieve. Here is an (incomplete) overview of current CNC and CAM software.

Spain — CAD/CAM developer Lantek has again consolidated its market position following the announcement of its 2021 turnover. Despite the continued pandemic, the company has set a record turnover of 26.6 million euros, increasing sales to the machine tool manufacturer channel by 40 percent.

Germany — The trade fairs Wire and Tube will be postponed to 20 to 24 June and will thus be held concurrently with Metav 2022 in Düsseldorf. Technologies for metalworking will hence be shown even more comprehensively than before.

The system supplier for individually designed machine solutions in turning and milling technology, Teamtec, will present its service portfolio at Metav 2022. As an exhibit, the multifunctional turning centre Biglia B 750YS can be seen in action at the company’s stand in Hall 16 / E38.

Shrinking, digitalizing and balancing will be the main focuses of attention on the stand of Jungingen-based Helmut Diebold at Metav 2022 taking place in Düsseldorf,Germany, from 21 to 24 June.

In the space of six years, Marco Schülken has thoroughly transformed the Thuringian toolmaking company he took over in 2015. With his 30 employees, he was able to attract customers in various sectors and enter new markets, including the ones abroad. Mapal came into play when looking at optimising production processes.

With their CAM/CAD system for everything from 3-axis to complex 5-axis machining in the limelight, Open Mind Technologies demonstrated its latest Hypermill Version 2022.1 at Mach 2022.