Using model-based definition (MBD), 3D models become the source authority that form the basis for all processes in the product creation process. Find out how it works and what the advantages are.

At Mach 2022 in Birmingham, Lantek will be demonstrating how manufacturers can automate and control the whole of their business, by analysing their machinery and customer KPIs by digitising their factory.

UK — With the pandemic, World Skills UK has had to be creative in staging the UK National Finals for over 60 different competitions involving more than 400 young students.

UK — The GM Group is is making its debut appearance at the Mach 2022 exhibition. Since becoming the sole UK and Republic of Ireland agent for the Victor range of CNC machine tools in 2020, the Oldham based GM Group has witnessed exceptional growth.

The latest update of the Solidworks database from Hasco is an exclusive tool with around 100 further products and the entire range of K standard mould units.

What happens when three specialists go wild in their field of expertise can be seen on a workpiece for tool and mould making. A project developed for an online seminar demonstrates the know-how and the successful cooperation. The clamping specialist Schunk, the programming professionals from Open Mind and the tool experts from Horn were on board. New approaches met proven technologies.

Germany — Log4j has once again shown the vulnerability of plan and machine operators to external threats. At the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), however, the warning arrived right on cue for those currently working urgently on promoting greater security throughout the industry. Meanwhile, exhibitors at the upcoming Metav 2022 in Düsseldorf are expecting increased demand for security solutions.

Computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software introduced by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides the digital tools needed to prepare 3D-printed components for manufacturing using powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies.

State-of-the-art post processing technology ensures significant quality improvement of the de-powdering and cleaning operation for 3D printed components at lower costs and shorter cycle times. A leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles is fulfilling this goal with the purchase of the automated post processing system S1 from AM Solutions — 3D post processing technology.

Software developer Open Mind has upgraded its Hypermill CAM software for machine- and controller-independent NC programming. These include optimisations for Virtual Machining, enhancements to the 5-axis strategies for better results in terms of surface quality, new options for 2D functionalities, as well as efficient innovations in the area of electrode manufacturing that deliver even more convenient and faster programming.