Editor Claudia Otto from our sister publication MM Maschinenmarkt looks at purpose-oriented design, which can simplify the operation of machine tools by easing the demands on users to ultimately improve processing.

Spain - Arburg, Germany-based injection moulding machine manufacturer, has expanded its business in Spain with the opening of a new building in Montcada i Reixac (Barcelona). According to the company, this step will ensure that Arburg continues to offer comprehensive support to customers in Catalonia, the largest and most important market in Spain.

Germany – Combining different processing steps in one machine is attractive for several reasons: it saves space, a component can be machined in a single setup, and higher accuracy can therefore be achieved. Hybrid machines, where additive manufacturing processes are incorporated in one machining centre, are currently in fashion. Renowned companies in the sector, ranging from DMG Mori and Hamuel to Hermle and Mazak, in the meantime offer suitable machines.

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Germany – In order to remain competitive, companies have to produce workpieces more and more quickly, while still maintaining maximum levels of precision and surface quality. Open Mind has released a machining performance package that is said to provide machining time savings of up to 90%.

Belgium – Wider insert blades cut away more material during parting off operations.

China - This year’s Die and Mould China exhibition (28 June - 7 July, Shanghai) will mark the 16th time this trade show has been held. In an exclusive interview, Wu Bingshu, deputy vice-chairman and secretary general, China Die & Mould Industry Association, discusses the current situation in the industry.

USA – A modern high-speed machining strategy for roughing on machines capable of running complex NC files at high speeds, or adaptive clearing, maintains a constant radial tool engagement throughout the entire cut. Larger axial depth of cut can be taken, while simultaneously maintaining a high feed rate.

Germany – From 20 to 23 April 2016, Hermle was once again hosting its traditional Open House event in Gosheim, Germany, which was expected to attract more than 2000 visitors (final figures to be confirmed). The new affordable 5-axis machining centre C 250 took centre stage.