Tactotek has appointed Dr. Pälvi Apilo as Chief Technology Officer, marking a strategic move to further advance its innovative in-mould structural electronics technology. A key driver of Tactotek’s R&D since 2018, Dr. Apilo will lead the company’s technical vision, focusing on sustainable innovation, advanced applications, and continued expansion of its global patent portfolio.

The first UK-built large format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later in February. Rapid Fusion, which has enjoyed significant success with its Apollo and Zeus additive manufacturing cells, will showcase ‘Medusa’ at a special open day on February 26th at its Skypark R&D centre in Exeter.

Seamless mould identification, instant access to critical data, and streamlined spare part ordering — Hasco’s new RFID tag H1400/… brings smart connectivity to hot runner systems, setting a new standard for efficiency in mould making.

From May 20 to 23, Wittmann Battenfeld Polska will present its latest injection moulding technology at the Plastpol in Kielce, Poland, at booth No. 6-08 in hall 6. The main highlight of the exhibition program will be a Smart Power Combimould machine equipped with a servo-electric injection aggregate.

The motion control and positioning systems specialist Aerotech will be exhibiting at Control in Stuttgart, the international trade fair for industrial quality assurance, from 6 to 9 May 2025. The focus will be on high-precision solutions for analysing surfaces, high-performance motion control systems and the integration of advanced measurement processes.

At the Rapid.Tech 3D trade fair and specialist AM congress from 9 to 11 May 2023 in Erfurt, Germany, Arburg Additive will be presenting its range of products and services for additive manufacturing at Stand 2-301. The new large Freeformer 750-3X, which processes original plastic granules, and the LiQ 5 for 3D printing liquid silicone (LSR) will be on show.

The Italy-based company specializing in 3D printing services, CRP Technology, has expanded its suite of production and post-processing capabilities, offering clients a fully integrated process from additive production to final inspection.

A new partnership between Caracol and AES promises to transform Aerospace & Defense manufacturing, blending advanced robotic 3D printing with deep industry expertise to tackle complex projects like composite tooling and full-scale mockups.

3D printing company Impossible Objects has announced that its flagship high-speed 3D printer, the CBAM 25, will now be available to its European customers following its global debut in June.

Production solutions with robotic automation are on the rise: With their help, a fast and low-manpower flow of parts can be established within a site — thus reducing unit production costs and increasing production reliability and quality. In this example, Emag links pick-up machine technology with highly individual robot solutions designed within the requirements of the workpiece and the production process. What are important details?