Industrial cutting tools are the next field in which China wants to overtake foreign manufacturers - and it could soon succeed. An overview of the current situation.

With the Tool of Year Award, Anca celebrates the experience and creativity of the craftspeople who create the next generation of cutting tools. Submissions for this year’s challenge are open from 17th May to 8th August.

Since its inception in 1995, MJ Toolmakers, a specialist toolmaking firm, has seen consistent growth. Addressing capacity concerns, the company recently added two Mitsubishi EDM machines from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG).

Edmund Boland steps in as General Manager of Anca CNC Machines with 15 years of diverse experience, aiming to guide the company through a landscape of innovation and market challenges. Known for prior leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, Boland's appointment is set to further strengthen the firm's global standing in the CNC machines market.

Precision Engineering Services has upgraded to the latest Mitsubishi MV1200S EDM machine and is experiencing a surge in efficiency, reduced set-up times and significant productivity improvements. As well as offering precision and speed, the new machine incorporates innovative features that are redefining toolmaking in the construction and DIY sectors.

In-Comm Training, based in the West Midlands/UK, has reported a 35 percent increase in the recruitment of engineering apprentices this September. This surge reflects a growing interest in vocational learning and apprenticeships in the engineering sector of the region.

In order to establish itself in key industries, such as tool and mould making or electromobility, precise machines and cutting tools are essential.

Software company CG Tech is set to showcase Vericut 9.4 at stand N112 during the Advanced Engineering exhibition, which takes place on November 1-2 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK.

MTU Maintenance Hannover has significantly upgraded its production facilities with the addition of three new Exeron EDM 312 CNC 5-axis eroding machines. Six months after the investment, the company reports increased productivity, greater part precision, and reduced costs.

Mayku has unveiled its advanced Multiplier Pressure Former, enabling benchtop precision akin to injection moulding for engineers and designers. Boasting features like sub-micron detailing and rapid production cycles, the Multiplier also introduces a custom mode for material versatility and a Reducing Plate accessory for material adaptability.