Metalcam launches the new version of Fikus ST, the CAD/CAM software specially developed for the workshop. The new Fikus ST 23 improves the automation of production processes in the shop floor and thus helps to increase productivity and profitability.

Rapid + TCT is one of North America's biggest trade shows and conferences for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. This year, ID Tech Ex attended and spoke at the show; they interviewed prominent players and observed industry trends. Here is their analysis.

When dealing with a large number of temperature control connections in injection moulding of plastics, a Meusburger solution now makes it possible to start production much faster.

To simplify 3D CAD design for mould and die making customers, Meusburger offers standardised colour codes. Each colour represents a clearly defined tolerance, and work can be done directly from the 3D model.

In May 2023, the new Center for the Engineering of Smart Product Service Systems (Zess) was opened in Bochum, Germany. A new Lunovu rLMD system, which was recently put into operation, plays an important role there.

CAD/CAM company Mastercam has announced the 2022 Wildest Parts Competition winners. The competition is held each year to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing.

Chemical company Asahi Kasei has decided to invest in Castor Technologies, an Israeli start-up specialised in the development of 3D printing software. In addition to utilising the software and services, the investment will allow Asahi Kasei to pursue synergies between its CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) technical service for plastic products and Castor’s software.

Software company Module Works announces the 2023.04 release of its digital manufacturing software components. This first major release of 2023 offers several new options for controlling the machining parameters across different subtractive and additive processes.

The provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services Creaform will be presenting its portable 3D scanners at Gifa 2023. The scanners are used in the casting industry, particularly in product development and quality assurance. Visitors will also be able to find out more about automated 3D scanning solutions.

Mapping a 3D printing process as a continuous digital process chain from the component design to the production and post-processing is the logical consequence of a digital Additive Manufacturing strategy. This objective that Aim3D has set itself has been taken up by the Naddcon research and development centre in Lichtenfels (Germany), which specialises in Additive Manufacturing.