Uk - Visi software supports this toolmaker with detailed tailored functions and automated algorithms for the design process. On the shopfloor, automatic feature recognition algorithms detect regular geometries and automatically generates the necessary NC data, maintaining company standards.

Production has to be more flexible and efficient. Efforts strive for simplicity, standardisation and process optimisation. Regardless of clamping system and machine type, the focus is the CNC system, says Joachim Zoll, head of machine tool systems at Siemens.

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EDM Machining – After micro EDM machining specialist Sarix launched its 5th micro EDM controller generation at EMO 2015 in Milan, the company showcased its SX100 micro EDM milling, drilling machine at the recently held AMB in Stuttgart.

New polymers from Solvay benefit from Digimat-AM Advanced Solver's modelling. The combination of the two is said to stand up to challenging tasks.

Creaform presents automated quality control solutions at Hannover Messe 2019.

Spain – Now available from the exclusive UK and Eire agent, Warwick Machine Tools, the new range of ONA AV wire EDM machines is part of the Spanish company’s strategic plan to improve current product competitiveness with the introduction of high performance ‘Premium’ machines that was initially established with the recent launch of the highly capable QX die sink CNC EDM range.

SIC Marking introduces an updated version of their marking laser said to keep all the advantages of the previous model.

DK introduces a new fixturing system for working with laser technology. They are said to be easy to implement and offer the required degree of precision.

Asiamold will be the attention centre for the additive manufacturing industry again. The 13th edition of the fair starts next week (10 March 2019) and takes again place in Guangzhou.