Mapal has launched a new series of drills for machining in the micro range. The drills of the new series Micro-Drill-Steel are available in a diameter range of 1-2.9 mm.

Walter GB has announced additions to two product ranges that will generate benefits in both deep-hole drilling and turning.

With large quantities the properties of both the machine tool and the tool itself need to be optimally suited to each other – and to the chosen manufacturing process.

Since waste prevention and climate protection concern everyone, Seco Tools has launched a zero waste donation campaign to support non-profit environmental projects.

Machining medical components made from titanium, chromium cobalt and INOX can be highly challenging for implant manufacturers and cutting tools alike.

The demands for miniature dental and medical components present a specific challenge for cutting tool manufacturers. Iscar has designed tools for this sector.

Dormer Pramet will use its presence at EMO to share its expertise in a variety of machining applications. This is the third EMO the company has attended.

Germany/ UK – Mapal's consolidated group sales rose by around 6% from €510m in 2014 to €540m in 2015. Moreover, Mapal and Haimer have concluded a partnership and licensing agreement.

While solid carbide tools represent the traditional tool choice for small diameters, today's indexable tools present several advantages over one-piece solid tools. The manufacturer Iscar offers various indexable insert options for these applications.

Energy is constantly becoming more expensive. By analysing the energy consumption of cutting machine tools and the cutting processes, concrete leverage points for raising energy efficiency can be identified, according to Eckehard Kalhöfer and Jochen Kress.*