The right input device can accelerate any process. Yet compatability is equally as important. 3Dconnexion announced the compatability with Soldiworks XDesign.

The new software promises to deliver improvements in the areas part unfolding, enhanced reverse, mould tool design and plastic flow analysis.

Germany - EDM and HSC specialist OPS Ingersoll hosted an Open House last month which attracted nearly 200 visitors from around 100 companies. The event featured a variety of presentations from long-standing OPS Ingersoll partner companies, covering the whole process chain from design to the finished product.

Whether sand molds for metal casting or plastic melt-off models for investment casting — foundries benefit in both cases from the many advantages offered by additive 3D printing processes.

Great Britain - Manufacturing companies see positives and negatives in what the future holds but are preparing themselves for the worst.

Tebis's advanced simulation technology enables a detailed representation of the actual manufacturing environment in the virtual world.

France/USA – Combining smart methodology and efficient CAM software, die manufacturer MDL Europe has reduced programming and machining times. The France-based company specialises in the manufacture of die sets, blanks of punches and dies, punch retainers and special guiding elements.

The two companies are collaborating on the development of the next generation of touch-based programming technology that enables users to quickly create and simulate CNC programs.

EOS, a German supplier of metal laser sintering units, has sealed a partnership deal with a shop that has already created faster injection tooling. In addition, the company recently introduced an upgraded version of a production unit.

Germany – Standards are expected to play a major role in the success or failure of Industry 4.0. Because the road to digital transformation requires a digital twin of the physical product, the pressure to standardise also includes the product data itself. Cutting tools are no exception to this rule.