In 2022, as every three years, K in Düsseldorf will once again be one of the most important information and business platforms for the global plastics and rubber industry. The trade fair took a look at the current challenges facing the industry, ranging from raw materials prices, Covid-19 and sustainability to the war in Ukraine.

Germany — Harting Applied Technologies was hosting the 12th semi-annual meeting of the WBA Aachen Toolmaking Academy. The focus of the event was on important toolmaking topics of the future.

Italy — The outcome was positive for the 2022 edition of Lamiera, the international trade show of sheet metal forming machines tools and related technologies, which took place at Fieramilano Rho from 18 to 21 May. Promoted by Ucimu and organised by CEU-Centro Esposizioni Ucimu, Lamiera returned to the scene after three years.

As simple and intuitive as possible, but with many machining functions and efficient production: This is what software systems for machine programming are supposed to achieve. Here is an (incomplete) overview of current CNC and CAM software.

Germany — The Module Works Insider Conference was initiated as a platform for connection and exchange between CAD/CAM experts before viruses and conflict were the major concern. This puts the current restart into perspective.

With their CAM/CAD system for everything from 3-axis to complex 5-axis machining in the limelight, Open Mind Technologies demonstrated its latest Hypermill Version 2022.1 at Mach 2022.

All of China is talking about a report in the portrait magazine Renwu — and its consequences.

Grinding Hub 2022 concluded, with the four-day event proving a major success, the organisers announced. Under the banner of “Brings solutions to the surface”, more than 370 exhibitors showcased their latest grinding technology innovations, products and solutions on almost 18,000 net square meters of exhibition space.

In the space of six years, Marco Schülken has thoroughly transformed the Thuringian toolmaking company he took over in 2015. With his 30 employees, he was able to attract customers in various sectors and enter new markets, including the ones abroad. Mapal came into play when looking at optimising production processes.

If you want to turn data into information, there are many major and minor parameters that need to be adjusted. These include consistency and unified languages. For a complete picture, it is also important for the maximum number of participants in the process chain to think and act digitally. AMB 2022 in Stuttgart will provide a platform for these solutions from 13 to 17 September 2022.