Tooling 2000, a leader in automotive tooling based in Birmingham, takes a bold step into the future with a 1.8 million pound investment in cutting-edge machinery and additional staff. The move aims to meet growing demand for complex components and expand into new sectors like renewable energy.

Productive Machines, a deep tech Industry 4.0 company developing automated solutions for milling processes, is excited to announce its membership with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). Together the two organisations will deliver advanced machining technologies, optimise CNC milling processes, and offer tap test training and services to the manufacturing and engineering community.

Software company Module Works has introduced the Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification (MDES). The new specification aims to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing workflows by enabling seamless data exchange across different platforms and processes.

As the technology partner for the Nakamura-Tome brand of powerful multi-tasking turning centres, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) announced the arrival of a new precision CNC multitasking lathe. With the concept of ‘next level machining’, the new Nakamura-Tome SC-200II machine has evolved way beyond its predecessor, the SC-200.

CWM Engineering, a West Wales-based family-run business specializing in high-tech machining, has recently elevated its operations by building a dedicated, temperature-controlled inspection department. This strategic investment aims to enhance the company's competitiveness, especially in the aerospace sector, by providing ultra-precise quality assurance.

Kai Pieronczyk has become the new commercial managing director at Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW), a German manufacturer of multi-spindle CNC machining centres. He succeeds Markus Schmolz, who left the company after 21 years of service.

Software company CG Tech, developer of the CNC machine simulation software Vericut, is launching the new Version 9.4 just in time for EMO 2023 in Hanover (Hall 9/Stand B24). Under the motto “Get connected”, CG Tech offers new features and functions with the current version, which offer immediate added value in the day-to-day business of metal-cutting production.

Unilap, originally founded as South Yorkshire Saw & Tool Co, has diversified its product lines and industries served over the past 50 years. In 2022, the company made significant technology investments, acquiring three new Vollmer machines to enhance productivity and automate processes.

The UK factory of Alltrista Plastics, located in Christchurch, had been relying on two CNC coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for over a decade, but the machines had become inefficient. The company replaced these with two new Altera S 10.7.6 CMMs by LK Metrology, which significantly improved productivity.

Tool and mould making in China is benefiting from the positive development of its customer industries. Here we provide an overview of the most important players in the market.