The aerospace industry is not only one of the largest consumers of cutting tools but also one of the most important driving factors for cutting tool development.

Part inspection was time-intensive for Pressspahn. Too intensive even seeing as the company approached Keyence for a more time-efficient solution.

Global machine tools market predicted to exceed $120 bn by 2020, growing at a CAGR of more than 6 per cent, Technavio reports. Top trends are 3D printing, software, and automation.

Turkey - Inside 3D Printing Istanbul 2017 is concentrated on medium and large manufacturing companies, their suppliers, and specialist industrial producers. There will be both local and international experts in attendance, to discuss the latest industrial application of 3D printing, including recent materials developments.

3D printing is just the start. After the printing process, postprocessing is necessary. Joke presented its new system for protection during postprocessing at Formnext.

Expanded simulation functions and features in Simpatec's latest version of Moldex 3D R17 now offer new possibilities for engineers, designers and manufacturers.

To reach higher atmospheric layers and with it more interesting climate data, an alexandrite laser will be utilised. Additionally, the system is supposed to be portable and able to work independently.

Germany - As a manufacturer of components for aircraft engines, Aerotech Peissenberg (ATP) needs to fulfil the highest requirements regarding quality, reliability and price/performance ratio. Qualified employees and modern technology are essential for making this possible. The aviation company has managed to reduce processing times for various components by around 30%.

Solvay Performance Polyamides says the company's latest improvements of its Sinterline solutions can further accelerate the industry’s transformation, featuring processability and high mechanical performance.

More than one in three companies (34 %) in mechanical and plant engineering use augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) — twice as many as a year ago (17 %).