Highest-level toolmaking, plastics technology and assembly from a single source — that’ s what Werkzeugbau und Kunststofftechnik Mayweg offers. The company has three locations, 250 employees and 33 million euros in sales, and a fully automated milling and electrical-discharge-machining cell from Exeron that helps meet even the highest customer requirements for precision, speed and economy.

With a wire machine it is all about producing sharp radii and smooth surfaces, especially on the interior of ejector pin holes. For mould maker BM Injection, that is exactly what the U32j from Makino has produced right from the start due to a combination of rigid machine build, thermal stability and the Hyper-i control.

Additive manufacturing is becoming increasingly important. Foundries can also benefit from 3D printing. But how does it work and where is it used?

Digital transformation can seem a daunting task for metal manufacturers but, in reality, every company can go at the pace that suits it best, minimising the effort of implementing changes while maximising the benefits from each step. This article explains the benefits of digital transformation and how it can be achieved in five easy steps.

The new home of grinding technology, Grinding Hub, celebrated its premiere in Stuttgart in May 2022. More than 370 well-known manufacturers from 23 countries presented numerous innovations across the entire grinding technology process chain — with a clear trend towards automation and digitalisation.

At one time or another, everyone has been shocked by how expensive 3D-printed components can be. Hopes were high that the 'new' technology would also halve the cost of the requested parts. Find out how the high prices come about and how you can reduce them.

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

The international trade fair for the metalworking industry, Metav 2022 will take place from 21 to 24 June in Düsseldorf, Germany. It will showcase the entire spectrum of production technology. One of the main topics at the stands will be energy-efficient metalworking.

At the IFW, researchers are investigating how displacement compensation for mobile machine tools, which are used to repair heavy press tools, for instance, can be made feasible with the help of simulations and sensors.

From the standards specialist Hasco, we showcase a selection of the seven most interesting new products and offers for tool and mould makers.