For a UK producer of carbon-fibre reinforced parts, adding CAD/CAM programs and a 5-axis machining unit has helped drive profits, reduced production time and expanded the business into even more sectors.

Germany – Using a Stratasys Fortus 3D Production System, France-based Volvo Trucks has reduced turnaround times of certain assembly line manufacturing tools from 36 days to two days while reducing tooling costs.

UK - Renishaw's Head of Communications Chris Pockett puts it in a nutshell: "We are always restless, always investing in the future." The precision engineering company has been experiencing serious growth over the last few years and on 21 July revealed some of its innovative products which will make their European trade show debut at EMO 2015 in Milan.

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Germany – In order to remain competitive, companies have to produce workpieces more and more quickly, while still maintaining maximum levels of precision and surface quality. Open Mind has released a machining performance package that is said to provide machining time savings of up to 90%.

USA – A modern high-speed machining strategy for roughing on machines capable of running complex NC files at high speeds, or adaptive clearing, maintains a constant radial tool engagement throughout the entire cut. Larger axial depth of cut can be taken, while simultaneously maintaining a high feed rate.

Germany – From 20 to 23 April 2016, Hermle was once again hosting its traditional Open House event in Gosheim, Germany, which was expected to attract more than 2000 visitors (final figures to be confirmed). The new affordable 5-axis machining centre C 250 took centre stage.