A strong order book has led a Thatcham-based manufacturer to invest in new state-of-the-art laser equipment and move to a new facility.

USA — The developers of Mastercam, CNC Software, announced that Nicolas Le Moigne has been hired in the role of Director of Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Software developer Open Mind Technologies and Hummingbird Systems have been cooperating since 2020 — now the manufacturer of the Hypermill CAD/CAM suite has acquired a 51 percent stake in the MES manufacturer.

Software developer Open Mind closes the gap between CAM systems and physical machine environments with its Hypermill Virtual Machining solution that is an integrated all-in-one system that eliminates the need for various software solutions.

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.

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.

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.