At AMB 2024 in Stuttgart, DMG Mori will debut the NLX 2500-700 2nd Generation turning centre and the DMU 85 Monoblock 2nd Generation machining centre, both featuring enhanced precision and versatility. Additionally, the new PH-AMR 750 driverless transport system will be introduced for efficient pallet handling in production environments.

The integration of thermoplastic foam injection moulding presents a promising opportunity for enhancing sustainability in automotive lighting. How manufacturers can reduce component weight, optimise material use and lower the carbon footprint of vehicles.

Japanese cutting tool expert Sumitomo Electric Industries has announced the expansion of its high-efficiency roughing high-feed cutter lineup, the SEC-Sumi Dual Mill DMSL series and DMSW series. The expanded range introduces 25 new items to the market.

Tool holders are essential for maximizing machining performance, with various types suited to different operations. Alan Miller, Senior Engineering Manager at Big Daishowa, discusses why three aspects are top priorities for medical manufacturers and reveals the attainable outcomes of each.

At the Grinding Hub 2024 exhibition, Swabian sharpening specialist Vollmer launched its new Vollmer Filtration System 400 (VFS 400). Receiving its world premiere, this new cleaning system simultaneously enables ultra-fine filtration of cooling oil or dielectric fluid from up to two Vollmer sharpening machines.

Mantle has secured 20 million dollar in Series C funding, boosting its total to over 61.5 million dollars. This will support the expansion of its cutting-edge metal 3D printing technology, Trueshape, which promises to reduce costs and speed up production for toolmakers.

The Eldorado M75-30 gundrilling machine now features a redesigned counter-rotation fixturing assembly. This updated fixture rotates the workpiece in the opposite direction of the gundrill, enhancing the accuracy of the gundrilling process. The new design includes a more powerful and durable gear motor assembly.

Gerhard Rauch in Trasdorf, Austria, specializes in machining complex components with tight tolerances. Utilizing Roeders milling centers, the company achieves high precision in manufacturing, notably in producing punching tools for aluminium foil lids.

By incorporating customer feedback into new upgrades and enhancements to its Additive Manufacturing ecosystem, Stratasys wants to help users better meet their AM needs. This includes updates to several Industrial and Healthcare Business Unit products and Stratasys Direct.

Neptune Injection, a leading UK injection moulding and mould tooling company, has expanded its capabilities by adding two Sodick AD35L die sink EDM machines to its facility. The company relies on Sodick's high-precision technology for reduced lead times, exceptional surface finishes and repeatability.