IMTS 2022 — The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which runs 12 to 17 September at Chicago’s McCormick Place, is chock full of exhibitors, conferences, and other attractions focused on advanced manufacturing technology.

From the 18th to the 22nd of July, the entire aviation industry will descend upon the Farnborough International Airshow to learn, network and do business. As an industry-leading CAD/CAM solution provider to the aerospace industry, Open Mind Technologies will return to the international event to introduce its latest innovations.

Precision tools are a speciality of the European market. Their quality allows manufacturers around the world to produce high-technology parts and components for sophisticated applications. The innovative spirit of the industry is the trump card for the emerging recovery after the Corona crisis. We present some of the highlights recently launched by international toolmakers.

Hexagon announced the acquisition of TST Tooling Software Technology. TST is the USA and Canada master distributor of VISI, Hexagon’s dedicated CAD/CAM software for the mould and die sector, and the Peps CAM programming software for laser and wire EDM machines.

CAD/CAM company Mastercam sponsors a competition to inspire students and professionals in the manufacturing arena. The Mastercam 2022 Wildest Parts Competition is now accepting entries.

3D metal printing expert Desktop Metal, and CAM software developer Solidcam expand their global partnership to four new countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Direct energy deposition is also suitable for surface finishing — in contrast to powder bed processes. Listemann wants to start using this method and later manufacture entire components additively.

With the Virtual Innovation Day on 10 June 2021, Moulding Expo has launched a first targeted measure for the next physical trade fair for tool, pattern and mould making in 2023. At the beginning of the four-hour online event, industry leaders discussed the status quo, challenges and the future of European tool, pattern and mould making. ETMM has summarized the most important aspects of the discussion for you.

Although it is often declared dead, EDM clearly continues to live and has firmly established itself within manufacturers’ process chains thanks to advances in technology.

UK — The Coronavirus pandemic affected all industries across the globe like no other event in recent history. Smart Factory solutions can help make companies more resilient. How have sheet metal companies been faring during the crisis and what solutions are available for them?