SF Moldes, a mould manufacturer in Oliveira de Azeméis in northwestern Portugal, uses software from Tebis from start to finish, relying on programs from the point of job planning to actual manufacturing.

UK - Edgecam software is playing a pivotal role in assisting a precision engineering company become a growing contributor to the niche market of supplying mould tools to the UK’s rotational moulding industry.

Germany – At the recently held GF Solutions Days Europe 2018 in April at the company's Center of Competence in Schorndorf, guests were offered an interesting, informative and comprehensive programme that comprised presentations and live demonstrations, which apart from EDM also included tool technology, software and measurement technology.

France – As part of its development of innovative tooling solutions for its customers, MAS Tools and Engineering optimises tool design and function through prototyping that uses computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software on a mill-turn machining centre.

The 11th Biennial Die & Mould India International Exhibition (DMI) came to an end on April 14, 2018. The four-day event organised by the Indian Tool and Gauge Manufacturers Association (Tagma) showcased the latest products and solutions for the die and mould industry.

Complicated injection moulding tools tend to be treated poorly as regards corrosion protection and storage – often as a result of time constraints. Properly functioning means of production are essential for a reliable source of revenue.

Germany – Machine to machine, or M2M for short, is the magic spell for the factory of tomorrow. Only when machines can communicate with other machines without any problems will the vision of Industry 4.0 come true. But for this to work, inline metrology, integrated into the production process, is essential. Experts from the academic community and the industrial sector will be showcasing the current state of the art at the Metav in Düsseldorf from 23 to 27 February 2016.

Australia – Australian manufacturer Anca will be demonstrating its new linear motor tool grinders at Grindtec 2016 (16 - 19 March) in Augsburg, Germany, Hall 5, Booth 5057.

Highlights on machining equipment and accessories as well as cutting tools.

Switzerland / Czech Republic – If you could rebuild a damaged or worn-out mould insert instead of replacing it with a new one, wouldn’t you? By Christiana M. Fuges