Hurco Europe will put the spotlight on “Smarter CNC for Smarter Shops” at its Mach stand, highlighting intuitive controls and automation designed to speed up high-mix machining without relying on specialist programmers.

Arburg Additive is set to showcase groundbreaking 3D printing technologies at the 20th anniversary of Rapidtech in Erfurt from May 14-16, 2024, highlighting its presence with two innovative exhibits: the advanced 750-3X Freeformer for plastic granules and the Liq 5 for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) printing.

Tradition meets precision engineering at Babeș-Bolyai University: With new regional funding, the Faculty of Engineering in Reșița is upgrading its research and teaching infrastructure with a high-performance coordinate measuring machine, strengthening hands-on metrology training and closer alignment with industrial practice.

Penn State researchers are making metal 3D-printed parts sing — literally. Backed by a 1 million dollar Darpa grant, their groundbreaking acoustic technique could revolutionize defect detection during printing, speeding up production for critical defense applications.

At Plast 2026 in Milan, Rodolfo Comerio will focus on how calendering lines are becoming more automated, efficient and data-driven. The company will present technologies for rubber, PVC and plastics processing, including patented systems for faster changeovers, reduced waste, improved safety and real-time production monitoring.

Machine Works will present the latest releases of its Polygonica and Machine Works software at Formnext 2025, taking place from 18 to 21 November in Hall 11.0, Booth C02 in Frankfurt.

In additive manufacturing, production time is often lost due to manual workflows in build preparation. Synera and Materialise are now offering a solution to this problem by creating a direct connection between the Magics SDK and Synera's agent-based AI platform for engineers, thereby automating build preparation.

From 6 to 9 May 2025, Stuttgart will host Moulding Expo, the international trade fair for tool, mould and model making. In Hall 6, Stand D74, Speedpart will present innovative manufacturing solutions that combine toolmaking with state-of-the-art 3D printing technology.

Ten years after its debut, Formnext has evolved from a niche event into the central marketplace for Additive Manufacturing. The 2025 edition shows how AM is no longer just about prototypes but a key driver of industrial transformation, efficiency and competitiveness.

Founded in 1988, Polystar's portfolio includes machines for bag making, blown film production, and especially plastic recycling machines. Under the slogan "Recycling Made Simple," the company offers solutions that help recycle plastics and keep them circulating in the circular economy.