Precision Engineering Services has upgraded to the latest Mitsubishi MV1200S EDM machine and is experiencing a surge in efficiency, reduced set-up times and significant productivity improvements. As well as offering precision and speed, the new machine incorporates innovative features that are redefining toolmaking in the construction and DIY sectors.

Tool supplier Big Daishowa expands its line of power chucks with the Mega 12DS, a tool designed for high-performance trochoidal milling. Featuring enhanced rigidity and high clamping force, the Mega 12DS is compatible with a variety of end mills and aims to enable stable, high-speed machining.

Boride Engineered Abrasives has introduced a new formulation to its polishing stone range, the AS-9 Plus, which is a variant of the existing AS-9 stone.

CWM Engineering, a West Wales-based family-run business specializing in high-tech machining, has recently elevated its operations by building a dedicated, temperature-controlled inspection department. This strategic investment aims to enhance the company's competitiveness, especially in the aerospace sector, by providing ultra-precise quality assurance.

Unilap, originally founded as South Yorkshire Saw & Tool Co, has diversified its product lines and industries served over the past 50 years. In 2022, the company made significant technology investments, acquiring three new Vollmer machines to enhance productivity and automate processes.

A new addition to the Ifanger Microturn internal boring tool system addresses the challenge of stringy swarf seen when machining materials like unleaded brass. Such materials previously required manual intervention during machining cycles due to the 'birds nest' swarf effect. The newly introduced boring tools prevent lost production time, enhance surface finishes, and allow for longer unmanned machining.

Cutting tool manufacturer Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has further enhanced its portfolio of bore machining products with the expansion of the Big Kaiser EWN Monoblock range. The new additions to the EWN Monoblock range are designed to improve productivity and performance for end users.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Renishaw is set to attend EMO Hannover 2023 to showcase new products that enhance manufacturing performance accuracy and repeatability. One of the highlights is the NC4+ Blue non-contact tool setting system.

The first compact gantry milling machine from Fooke's new Endura 400 Linear series has been producing high-precision casting moulds in Pentas Moulding's own mould shop since the beginning of 2023. The purchase of this machine is a first for both companies.

As the technology partner for the Nakamura-Tome brand of powerful multi-tasking turning centres, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) announced the arrival of a new precision CNC multitasking lathe. With the concept of ‘next level machining’, the new Nakamura-Tome SC-200II machine has evolved way beyond its predecessor, the SC-200.