Japan-based machine manufacturer Matsuura showcases its UK best-selling machines at Mach, each defining the pinnacle of three decades of unmanned machining technology laced with experience and know-how.

USA – Additive manufacturing is not as easy as just hitting “print.” It demands attention to considerations that are characteristic of this process alone. Researchers describe some of the areas of attention that go into successfully producing functional additive parts. By Peter Zelinski

United States - US-based manufacturer of high-precision 3D printers for direct manufacturing applications, Solidscape, specialises in printing 3D wax patterns for lost-wax casting and mould-making applications. CEO Fabio Esposito talked to Martin Courtney.

Japan - Mazak's theme for EMO 2015 is "It's all about you", demonstrating the company's commitment to support Mazak customers to be more productive, efficient and competitive, the machine tool maker says.

Focal-Spec, a Finnish high-tech company, has teamed up with France-based Digital Surf to launch a new Focal-Spec Map software.

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France – CAM software provider DP Technology has released a new version of its flagship product Esprit 2015.

Italy-based Zare, a leading Italian company in precision engineering, trusts the reliable and high-precision technology from SLM Solutions for manufacturing in the aerospace industry. The company from Boretto is expanding its machinery with an SLM 280 2.0.

Prototyping and small-batch production are typical application areas of 3D printing. If the physical properties of injection-moulded parts are needed, however, 3D-printed moulds may be a viable solution. Depending on the requirements, plastic or metal 3D printing makes sense.

The Kistler Group will showcase its portfolio of industrial testing and inspection systems at Control, spotlighting latest innovations. Among them are automated testing and sorting systems, force and torque sensors as well as fastening technology and a digital charge amplifier.