The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT and the WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH have investigated the consistency and efficiency of Cax process chains in a joint study.

UK – Engineering Technology Group (ETG), a leading independent machine tools and allied equipment supplier, has strengthened its commitment to offering a ‘total customer solution’ by announcing a new distribution agreement.

The final of the Manufacturing Technologies Association’s (MTA) flagship school’s competition, the Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge was held at the European headquarters of Yamazaki Mazak in Worcester early July.

Ultra-precision machining is revolutionising the way parts and surfaces are machined. Moduleworks says its ultra-precision kernel does just that.

Once upon a time in Mannheim, in the 19th century..– that could be the start of the story of Stotz-Kontakt – and also the story of Karl Drais and the bicycle, Carl Benz and the automobile as well as the emergence of the present TÜV. But it starts with the rise of electrical engineering or with the installation of electric light in more and more buildings.

Somewhere in the Portuguese no-man’s land between Lisbon and Porto there are two cities simply brimming with plastic injection mould makers. With 150 companies, Marinha Grande is home to one of these clusters. Some streets here are lined with nothing but mould makers.

A mould-maker producing tools for thermoplastic materials and die-castings relies on the VISI Analysis module to discover critical areas at an early stage of the design process.

The EMO booth of Open Mind will feature a live demonstration this year. The CAD/CAM manufacturer will also be presenting their two Hypermill packages at the show.

Germany-based software developer Schott Systeme celebrates 35 years of product continuity with its Pictures by PC CAD/CAM software.

Keeping an even temperature on the surface of the mould is a challenge. In their quest to maintain even temperatures, manufacturers have tried many things. 3D printing may offer a solution.