In the run-up to K` 2022 in Düsseldorf, development at Hasco is certainly not standing still. Find out here what has happened recently and what will be presented at the trade fair.

UK — Plasma cutting is a flexible and cost-effective method of processing parts. The process can be used to cut aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel and wear-resistant materials from 1 to 60 mm. Whilst the plasma unit is central to the cutting process, it's the sum of the complementary parts that control, hold and move the plasma cutting torch that will ultimately define cut quality.

Cimatron, the CAD/CAM software supplier for the mould and die industry, has announced the release of its mould & die focused product Cimatron V16. After an intensive period of industrial beta testing, Cimatron V16 is now available for general distribution.

IMTS 2022 — The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which runs 12 to 17 September at Chicago’s McCormick Place, is chock full of exhibitors, conferences, and other attractions focused on advanced manufacturing technology.

A US-based moulding company integrates game-changing processing software and machine learning with a state-of-the-art mould shop. Siemens NX CAD/CAM helps the company to integrate mould design and manufacturing as well as to realise automated mould development.

From the 18th to the 22nd of July, the entire aviation industry will descend upon the Farnborough International Airshow to learn, network and do business. As an industry-leading CAD/CAM solution provider to the aerospace industry, Open Mind Technologies will return to the international event to introduce its latest innovations.

CAD/CAM company Mastercam sponsors a competition to inspire students and professionals in the manufacturing arena. The Mastercam 2022 Wildest Parts Competition is now accepting entries.

The companies Kubotek 3D and Cadenas have partnered to provide Key Creator mechanical and manufacturing design users access to a comprehensive selection of 3D and 2D component geometry from 3Dfindit.com, the technical search engine powered by Cadenas.

Hexagon announced the acquisition of TST Tooling Software Technology. TST is the USA and Canada master distributor of VISI, Hexagon’s dedicated CAD/CAM software for the mould and die sector, and the Peps CAM programming software for laser and wire EDM machines.

Bornemann has introduced a new product configurator based on Cadenas technology to support customers in selecting the most suitable threads. The new tool enables engineers and planners to download the thread as 3D CAD model in over 150 native and neutral CAD formats for free and whenever they like.