At the EMO 2023, the German software manufacturer Schott Systeme will demonstrate the significant performance enhancements of version 3.10 of its Pictures by PC-CAD/CAM software, with special focus on mould and model making.

Tool and mould making in China is benefiting from the positive development of its customer industries. Here we provide an overview of the most important players in the market.

Smaller enterprises with machining operations are keen to understand how they can stay competitive in the era of digitalisation, Industry 4.0, and IoT. The digital process already implemented in these companies, based on NC (Numerical Control) code generated from CAD (Computer-Aided Design) data, could serve as a starting point.

With the perfect balance of precision and productivity in mind, GF Machining Solutions launches the first model of its new CUT F series of wire-cutting electrical discharge (EDM) machines.

The Chair of Microfluidics at the University of Rostock is working together with Stenzel MIM Technik (Tiefenbronn near Pforzheim) on a project to print a 3D metal injection moulding (MIM) tool. The basis of the development is the use of Aim 3D's CEM technology with an Ex-AM 255 system.

The UK factory of Alltrista Plastics, located in Christchurch, had been relying on two CNC coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for over a decade, but the machines had become inefficient. The company replaced these with two new Altera S 10.7.6 CMMs by LK Metrology, which significantly improved productivity.

Software company Open Mind will focus on turning, milling, and the importance of CAM software and MES in connected manufacturing environments at EMO 2023.

Small lot sizes — short delivery times. There’s no better way to describe the greatest challenge the global manufacturing industry is facing. How do you address it? Perfection in production, as one example, is the foundation for sustainable competitiveness. But what role does simulation play in these efforts?

In addition to numerous new and further developments, digitisation will be one of Hasco’s main areas of focus during the Moulding Expo. User-friendly tools, an update of the Hasco App, interesting CAD features and other digital services will be presented live on Stand 1/G53.

G&J (CNC) Services was looking for flexibility in operation, improved ergonomics and increased production efficiency in the ideal machining centre and found it in the Leadwell V-30iT. This machining centre is a cost-effective solution for producing prismatic components as it integrates a 5-axis capability without requiring heavy investment.