Germany — Several new features in version 2021.2 of the Hyper Mill CAD/CAM suite ensure improved machining when finishing 3D shapes.

Germany — The German division of Lantek is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The company is one of the pioneers in digitisation of sheet metal production. It was already thinking about networking when most of the plants didn't even have a PC.

UK — As the subcontractor Pro-Cut Precision Engineering has acquired a multitude of 3 and 5-axis Hurco machine tools for machining complex parts, part programming was becoming a time-consuming process — that was until the Milton Keynes company invested in the Hypermill CAM system from Open Mind Technologies.

Automation specialist Festo has been awarded the Gold Catalog Seal by Cadenas for its comprehensive digital 3D CAD product catalogue.

In September 2020, Mapal introduced a product range tailored to the needs of the die & mould sector. By offering an integrated programme, the company offers a comprehensive offer for tool and mould makers from one source.

Germany — Supplier of CAD/CAM software components, Module Works, and Robotized, supplier of CNC and robotic manufacturing solutions, have extended their partnership to offer customized, automated solutions that accelerate robot-assisted additive manufacturing, including CMT (Cold Metal Transfer).

Global manufacturing leaders move beyond prototyping to fully embrace 3D printing for series production. Printers are getting faster, can produce bigger parts and create reproducible qualities. What are the latest developments?

UK — Ilkeston-based subcontract manufacturer HPC Services has to handle a diverse workload and serves a variety of sectors. To meet this varying demand, the company relies on flexible turning centres for the machining of prismatic parts.

UK — NC programming errors can prove to be costly, if they result in damage to raw and completed material, the cutting tools or workholding system. While everyone involved with CNC machining understands the importance of checking and verifying the machining process before applying a cutting tool to the raw material, you should consider what are you really checking? More importantly what are you missing?

Software manufacturer CoreTechnologie presented version 1.3 of its 4D_Additive software in May 2021. The 3D printing tool, which is equipped with new functions, is specifically dedicated to the current processes and higher requirements of small batch production of 3D printed parts.