From September 22 to 26, 2025, EMO Hannover will once again host the Startup Area, bringing together young companies and established industry players. Supported by VDW, VDMA Startup-Machine Services, and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, the event highlights cutting-edge solutions in Industry 4.0, AI, 3D printing, and automation.

In spring, JEC World will open its doors to its new session. Well known worldwide as the leading trade exhibition for composite materials and their applications, this 60th session promises to be the only hub for business, inspiration and innovation in this sector.

3D printing company Ultimaker, a global leader in 3D printing, today announced the launch of the Makerbot Sketch Sprint. This new 3D printing solution has been designed specifically for use in educational institutions.

Once again, the plastics and rubber industry will be meeting at Plast 2023 from the 5th to the 8th of September in the halls of the Fiera Milano fairgrounds in Rho.

With Polygonica 3.4, Machine Works has released, the latest update to its software library for polygon mesh handling. With improvements such as seamless UV parameterization, enhanced Boolean operations, and optimized tools for medical imaging and manufacturing, the update aims to streamline workflows and solve complex geometrical challenges across various industries.

When it comes to demoulding complex undercuts, mould makers often use multi-level tools to clear elements that obstruct the demoulding direction. At Groth in Vlotho, mould makers rely on high-quality latch locks from the extensive range of their standard parts partner, Knarr, to drive such tooling solutions.

Voxeljet has expanded its High Speed Sintering (HSS) network to include production partner FKM Sintertechnik. Both companies are working together closely to further optimise the process parameters of the VX1000 HSS, the largest ink-based polymer 3D printer on the market.

Rapid CNC Services, a new subcontracting machine shop based in Stockton-on-Tees, is targeting advanced 5-axis machining projects with the support of Yamazaki Mazak.

Q-Big 3D’s innovative VFGF (Variable Fused Granulate Fabrication) process unlocks new possibilities in large-scale 3D printing, making the production of massive components both economical and efficient. Utilizing commercially available plastic granulate and a variable nozzle that adapts between turbo and detail modes, VFGF enables rapid production without the high costs and lead times.

After a year-long planning and development phase, the “Faberlab powered by Arburg” Additive Center will be opened on March 2, 2023 at Faberlab, service provider for industrial Additive Manufacturing. In future, the two companies will collaborate at Faberlab’s Origgio location in Greater Milan, Italy.