With nearly 50 years of expertise, Boride Engineered Abrasives supplies mould makers in over 50 countries with a complete range of polishing solutions, designed to deliver superior surface finishes and enhance efficiency in tool and mould making.

3D-printed, conformally cooled tool inserts significantly reduce cycle times and boost component quality. Speedpart demonstrates how additive and hybrid manufacturing open up new design freedom in toolmaking — from individual inserts to complete mould construction.

Gewefa’s M96 and M96+ chucks transform standard ER-driven tools into high-precision hydraulic holders, delivering stronger clamping, reduced vibration, longer tool life and faster tool changes.

At Formnext 2025, Renishaw showcases how its latest software, hardware and metrology innovations combine to deliver higher-productivity metal AM, smoother downskins, support-free builds and end-to-end process control.

Laser machining opens new design freedoms for chip control and process stability. Simtek’s Norbert Seifermann explains where it makes sense, where it doesn’t, and how customers benefit from smarter geometries.

How can you achieve greater precision, efficiency and profitability in additive manufacturing? The Swiss Steel Group answers this question with the Ugiwam process.

From the dawn of CNC to the era of AI, EMO has mirrored five decades of technological change in manufacturing. This retrospective by technology journalist Nikolaus Fecht traces the trade fair’s journey from its 1975 debut in Paris to its role today as a showcase for digitalisation, automation, sustainability and cutting-edge innovations in production technology.

At EMO Hannover, Paul Horn will demonstrate high-precision machining on four advanced machine tools, highlighting techniques for lead-free materials, aluminium and complex components. Visitors can also explore the company’s latest tooling developments, including the new sintered chip breaker geometry for challenging materials.

Electronics are moving off circuit boards and into the structure of the plastic part itself. Tactotek’s IMSE approach is driving this shift, combining design freedom with robust functionality — and prompting mould makers to rethink how tools, films, and processes are engineered for next-generation applications.

With the new Surfacer SRP probe, LK Metrology integrates surface roughness measurement directly into CMM inspection cycles. The plug-and-play solution eliminates separate testing steps, saving time and cost while ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency in quality control.