Manufacturing mould tools with a weight of 19 tons does not mean that the milling is less complex than with smaller tools. When German-based Pestel Pur Kunststofftechnik reached the limits of their CAM programming in difficult areas, they had to look for an alternative and turned to Solidcam.

From 27 – 29 June 2017, PSE Europe 2017 will be opening its doors at the MOC Munich. At PSE Europe 2017, leading manufacturers will showcase innovative PU applications and solutions. Part of the shows programme is the Feature Area. In this dedicated space, exhibiting companies display innovative PU products. The exhibits showcase how Polyurethane applications enable specific product innovations.

USA - Mastercam developer, CNC Software, has announced the integration of Sandvik Coromant's Coro-Plus tool library in its new release of Mastercam 2018.

Leading company in portable and 3D-measurement solutions and engineering services, Creaform, has announced that the company's non-destructive testing (NDT) will now be used in the aerospace industry.

Lubricants are essential for optimising tool life and for raising productivity. In an analysis of Zeller + Gmelin's second generation prelube oil Multidraw PL 61 SE in comparison with its previous product, the prelube oil PL 61, significant improvements have been verified.

The 3D printing company Stratasys offers an innovative multi-cell additive manufacturing platform. The approach is designed for continuous production combined with mass customisation. The automated process promises minor operator intervention.

The Purmundus Challenge is looking for smart 3D printing technology: At the next Formenxt powered by tct exhibition, the winners of the Purmundus challenge will be announced.

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Germany - The jury was convinced last week that Audi deserves to win the 2015 Toolmaker of the Year Award for the fourth time. Organised by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and the WZL tooling laboratory at RWTH Aachen University, the award is given annually to the top toolmaking shops in Germany, selected by a jury.

Last year, Dormer Pramet in Šumperk, Czech Republic, inaugurated its Experience Centre. During a tour of the new and old buildings, the manufacturer of indexable inserts presented itself as an innovative company with a comprehensive R&D department and state-of-the-art technology.