The benefits of automation in the metal cutting industry are particularly welcome when it comes to implementing flexible production processes for small quantities. Here are some examples of the solutions to be presented at the International Exhibition for Metal Working (AMB) in Stuttgart from 13 to 17 September 2022.

USA — Bofa Americas announced a new partnership with Würth Additive Group. The partnership is to support Würth's expanding operations in North American locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

To help its customers streamline their product development and quality control processes, Creaform released the VX elements 10. According to the company, the new software offering sets new standards in metrology, inspection and reverse engineering.

As an extended workbench of the industry, Speedpart, based in Hasloch am Main, will be presenting itself at Automatica 2022 in Munich, the leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics, from 21 to 24 June.

The WFL Technology Meeting took place in Linz, Austria, from 12th to 23rd June 2022. Live machining on all Millturn machine types and the latest automation and software solutions were shown. The program comprised expert discussions and presentations on the pioneering trends and developments in the industry.

Israel — 3D printing company Stratasys has published its inaugural report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities, following GRI Standards for sustainability reporting. The report outlines the company’s commitment to ESG and establishes benchmarks for future targets.

Creaform, a business unit of Ametek, is launching two scanners as part of its Handy Scan 3DTM | Silver Series solution suite. The new Handy Scan 307|Elite and Handy Scan 700|Elite, with blue laser technology, offer additional options for SMEs that are looking to leverage the performance of 3D scanning technologies without compromising on affordability.

USA — The developer of quality assurance software to the commercial 3D printing industry, Sigma, announced that it will begin doing business under the name Sigma Additive Solutions. The change is intended to reflect the evolution of the company from its origins as a laboratory into a solutions provider.

The expert for 3D printing technologies Stratasys, announced new manufacturing materials across three different 3D printing technologies, including third-party materials for FDM 3D printers for the first time.

Germany — At the spring meeting of the VDMA Working Group Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing (WG Laser), members elected a new board for the next four years.