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.

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.

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 — 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 — 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.

The new Maxxturn 65 G2 from Emco has undergone an extensive redesign and, in addition to two powerful motor spindles, now also offers an optional BMT turret with direct drive. For the first time, three spindle sizes can be offered. A steady rest is available for shaft machining if required. While the proven two-part basic design has been retained, the integration of the chip conveyor has been optimised.

USA — Titanium has been a challenging material for bound metal 3D printing because it is both extremely reactive in powder form and difficult to sinter. Desktop Metal has now qualified Titanium for manufacturing with the Studio System 2, becoming the first company to commercialise the material for additive manufacturing.

UK — To eliminate the cost and lead times associated with outsourcing its wire eroding requirements, Worcestershire-based Styles Precision has invested in a new Sodick ALC600G from Sodi-Tech EDM. This investment move is also helping to attract more work from both existing and new customers as the company looks to continue its growth over the next five years.