Can ceramics revolutionise modern mould making? The competence trio consisting of BCE Special Ceramics GmbH, Kramski GmbH and Zecha Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH is dedicated to answering this question. Together, they are researching innovative approaches for injection mould construction.

Mitsubishi Electric's SMKL concept provides a structured approach to digitalizing production facilities. Built on the Kaizen principle of continuous improvement, it enables companies to implement digital transformation in manageable steps.

5,700 customers from 53 nations came to the Arburg Anniversary Days at the “Think Tank” in Lossburg, Germany, from 8 to 11 March 2023. At the event, which is called Technology Days in other years, everything that makes plastic hearts beat faster was to be found.

Machine Works will be displaying a preview of the latest release of Polygonica, the component software for polygon-mesh processing, at Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt.

3D printing company Stratasys has announced that Evonik is its third and newest material partner for the P3 technology-based Origin One 3D printer. More materials are on the way, the company stated.

Formnext 2024 is set to solidify its status as the premier event for Additive Manufacturing and next-gen industrial production, with over 820 exhibitors already confirmed for its November showcase in Frankfurt.

Fyous is set to debut its groundbreaking mould-making technology, the Polymorphic 28k, at Formnext 2024. The event, which will be held from November 19th to 22nd in Frankfurt, Germany, will mark the first public demonstration of this innovative system that promises to transform prototyping and customisable production.

Additive manufacturing, toolmaking and injection moulding expert Cirp celebrated its 30th anniversary at its headquarters in Heimsheim, Germany, with a day focused on future technologies, sustainability and networking. The event featured 11 expert lectures on topics ranging from advanced manufacturing to digitalization, alongside behind-the-scenes tours of the company’s facilities.

3D printing company Aim 3D has received patents in the USA and Europe, protecting its work in 3D extrusion printing. These patents cover its technology for compact, decentralized pellet extruders and high-temperature material extrusion printing. The US patents also extend to filament extruders and high-flow hot ends.

Metrology expert Automated Precision has launched two new 3D scanners: the I-Scan-Magic Composite 3D Scanner and the I-Scan-Lite 3D Blue Laser Line Scanner. These innovative devices offer advanced features like dual laser technology, high precision, rapid scanning and portable design, making them suitable for a wide range of scanning needs in various industries.