Components – Germany-based Strack Norma says it will showcase at Fakuma a 3D-printed, collapsible core – the first one ever, the company claims. For this patent-pending collapsible core, the standard parts expert notes that an optimised cooling system that shortens cycle times and improves part quality is achieved with an additive-manufacturing process.

The various technologies of generative manufacturing have been heralded as the next industrial revolution. Andy Middleton, Stratasys general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, talks about the recent merger with Objet and how he can help toolmakers.

To produce moulds for glass, a Romanian company is relying on modern multi-sensor metrology. This laser scanner has cut project approval from two weeks to a day.

The technology is being used increasingly in die and mould.

In the past, blow-moulding companies have largely avoided prototyping due to the high cost and long lead times of the process. Stratasys explains the steps needed to use its pair of technologies to eliminate these concerns.

UK – Continental Barum, a leading tyre manufacturer based in the Czech Republic, stays ahead of the competition by meeting its promises to deliver. On the shop floor, the company counts on Vericut simulation software to avoid programming errors. By Simon Simmons.

Additively manufactured titanium components are now onboard the Airbus A350 XWB, Concept Laser announced.

Fakuma 2017, the 25th edition of the international trade fair for plastics processing, ended yet again with a rise in numbers of exhibitors and visitors. The trade show celebrated the 25th anniversary of Fakuma.

Brazil/France - Writing computer numerical control programs the old-fashioned way is a complex and time-consuming task. Now a firm of Brazilian toolmakers has switched to a standard programming language which uses macros that guide users’ choices.

Compared to other materials, aluminium is rather simple to machine. At least it seems much more effortless than steel, for example. Nevertheless, there are several mistakes that can be made when machining this material, including the choice of the wrong tool, that impact productivity.