Germany — High-tech company Trumpf published its preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2020/21. With sales of 3.5 billion euros at previous year’s level and incoming orders increasing from 3.3 to 3.9 billion euros, the manufacturer seems to have successfully defied the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

UK — At its Worcester-based plant, Yamazaki Mazak has started manufacturing three additional models of its Quick Turn series. The company’s increased production capacity follows in the wake of a series of strategic investments over the past 24 months at the manufacturer’s flagship European production facility.

UK — Tool manufacturer Dormer Pramet has launched an advanced barrel-shaped end mill for efficient five-axis machining for aerospace and die and mould applications.

UK — A subcontractor from Northern Ireland worked with HBO Studios and Tourism Ireland in the creation of beech wood doors for the sixth series of Game of Thrones TV. Cutting machines from ITC were integral to this project.

Germany — To support CAM vendors and system suppliers in the dental market, Module Works has established a strategic business area with a dedicated focus on digital dentistry.

UK — As the subcontractor Pro-Cut Precision Engineering has acquired a multitude of 3 and 5-axis Hurco machine tools for machining complex parts, part programming was becoming a time-consuming process — that was until the Milton Keynes company invested in the Hypermill CAM system from Open Mind Technologies.

UK — GM CNC has now introduced the compact Victor Vcenter F76. The machine combines build quality and longevity at a cost efficient price. The Oldham company is the exclusive UK distributor of the renowned Victor brand of machine tools.

Switzerland — In order to strengthen the Group's position, Mikron's Board of Directors has decided to merge the four Swiss companies Mikron Tool SA Agno, Mikron SA Agno, Mikron SA Boudry and Mikron Management AG into a new entity called Mikron Switzerland AG.

UK — While many machine shops are enjoying the production benefits of robotic part handling, others are struggling to tackle the first steps of implementation. The capabilities of the Zerobot 100V eco, available in the UK and Eire from Leader Chuck International, can help provide manufacturers with the perfect starting point.

UK — Tool manufacturer Dormer Pramet has launched a new generation of solid carbide five-flute end mills, specifically for dynamic milling in general machining and die and mould applications.