Researchers are now making it possible to produce complex metallic structures in the nanometre range using 3D printing. And this is how it's done.

Whether injection moulding or machining, tooling is essential. Cheaper production and cooling close to the contour are the main arguments for producing tools using additive manufacturing. But there is more to it than that.

Schaeffler has officially opened its new tool technology centre in Höchstadt. One focus is also on digitalisation and automation. Read more here.

The manufacturer and developer of modular clamping, positioning and measuring equipment Witte Barskamp uses Mazak machines for most of its production. A new addition is robotised with an automated system.

Combining different manufacturing processes often pays dividends for manufacturing companies. This also applies to grinding and precision machining. Grinding Hub will provide a compact overview of the market for production technologies in this challenging environment.

Let's take a look at what standard moulding supplier Hasco has come up with between the end of January and today to make life easier for plastics processors.

Measurement accuracy can’t be stressed enough in the mould making business. With the constant pressure to develop and deliver perfect products within a tight timeline, mould makers are always on the lookout for new and enhanced quality control technologies to increase productivity, reduce costs and save valuable time. ETMM brings to you an insight into the most recent metrology solutions from the ever-expanding industry.

What does the future of the industry hold? What are the challenges to be overcome? What does the digital transformation already enable today and how will it progress? This guest article by Dale Tutt from Siemens Digital Industries Software provides answers.

For the production of complex customized parts and small series manufacturing, 3D metal printing has already proved its worth. However, for large series, industrial 3D printing is required. Experts believe that aluminum is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have succeeded in printing tungsten (wolfram) with a commercial 3D printer.