Software developer Open Mind has upgraded its Hypermill CAM software for machine- and controller-independent NC programming. These include optimisations for Virtual Machining, enhancements to the 5-axis strategies for better results in terms of surface quality, new options for 2D functionalities, as well as efficient innovations in the area of electrode manufacturing that deliver even more convenient and faster programming.

UK — The latest wave of recruitment brings the total to 62 apprentices currently in training with Yamazaki Mazak, with over 200 successfully trained since the scheme began in 2011. The step underlines the company's commitment to the British site.

Cutting tool manufacturers have always had the inconvenience of producing solid carbide and PCD cutting tools on two separate machines — that was why Vollmer introduced its VHybrid concept. Now, the company has eradicated this issue for cutting tool manufacturers with its flexible new VHybrid 260 solution that can grind carbide tools and erode PCD tools — all in one machine.

Italy — EMO Milano 2021 closed on 9 October. Promoted by Cecimo, the European Association of Machine Tool Industries, and organised by the operational structures of Ucimu, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems Manufacturers' Association, EMO Milano 2021 registered more than 60,000 participants coming from 91 countries.

Rarely have the differences between companies in the industry been as obvious as they are now. Success and failure are often close together — so close, in fact, that it is not uncommon for a company that is drowning in orders and another that is on the verge of bankruptcy to have exactly the same product range and even to be in the same region. The differences lie deeper. We have compiled the ten biggest challenges for tool and mould makers in Europe.

Unmanned production, 24/7. For many manufacturing companies, this is one of the key factors for success in this highly competitive field. This has been the case for turning, milling and drilling technologies for some time, but increasingly now also for fine machining. Exhibitors at Grinding Hub will be providing a first glimpse of their solutions for achieving significant increases in productivity and reproducibility levels.

Germany — Machine engineering company DMG Mori registered high growth rates in the first nine months. The Ebit margin improved to 8.0 percent in the third quarter and free cash flow reached a record level as of September. The company therefore raised its forecasts for 2021 again.

Germany — At Lantek's trade show appearance at Blechexpo, the pioneer of digital transformation of companies in sheet metal industry, shared details about its expansion plans following the new partnership with high-tech company Trumpf.

Germany — On October 15th, the first site-planning phase for AMB 2022 began. The organiser, Messe Stuttgart, already reports over 940 registrations for the event.

Germany — Machine tool manufacturer Trumpf is expanding its Neukirch site in eastern Saxony, Germany. Over the next three years, around eleven million euros are to be invested, the company announced.