The Hypermill CAD/CAM suite from Open Mind is a highly regarded end-to-end complete solution in the mould and die industry, as it also covers aspects such as electrode manufacturing and wire EDM. Now the introduction of 5-axis radial machining takes center stage.

At the AMB trade fair, German software manufacturer Schott Systeme will demonstrate the performance enhancements of version 3.10 of their Pictures by PC-CAD/CAM software.

With the introduction of a Mould Tag on technically demanding products, Hasco offers its customers an intelligent digital solution that represents significant added value for selected mould units.

Software company, Solid CAM UK, announced the arrival of its new CV5-500, from Machine Tool Partner Yamazaki Mazak UK, at its Technology Centre based in Barnsley. The high-accuracy Machining Centre is said to be an invaluable addition to the centre, in demonstrating the power of Simultaneous 5-Axis Technology.

Technology company HCL announces the addition of barrel tool support in CAM Works Version 2022. CAM Works now supports standard, conical tangent, tapered, lens and advanced user-defined barrel tools utilized in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machining operations.

The UK’s first ever Precision Tooling Academy has been launched thanks to a partnership between In-Comm Training and Brandauer. Over one million pounds have been invested by the two strategic partners to create a commercial toolroom in the training provider’s facility in Aldridge, UK.

As part of its Onshape product development platform, PTC has made available a cloud-native simulation. Onshape simulation enables designers and engineers to perform finite element analysis (FEA) in a fast and simple way and to make informed design decisions with structural analysis throughout the product development process.

The Vista production additive manufacturing system is making its first appearance at Formnext, promising to inspire show visitors to explore new opportunities in the mass production of functional 3D printed parts.

Plymouth-based company Tooltech manufactures tooling for the aerospace and power generation sectors, producing injection moulds and all the fixturing that goes alongside that. In the past the company hat a lot of surface finish problems and there were a lot of collisions. This is why the Devon manufacturer opted for CAM software from Open Mind Technologies.

In recent years MS Feinmechanik has not only seen a dramatic increase in the volume of machined parts but also increasingly stricter requirements placed on precision and final product quality. To keep on top of these growing requirements, the company has taken the strategy of continuous investment in industry-leading machinery and tooling solutions.