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.

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.

At the Biglia stand (Hall 17, D61) there will be new things to discover, for example the compact CNC turning centre Biglia BMX 45Y2, which will replace the successful B 438Y2 in the range of the leading Italian turning machine manufacturer.

Werkzeugtechnik Niederstetten (WTN), a full-service supplier in the field of forming technology and precision parts, relies on the technology of GF Machining Solutions for EDM, measuring and automation.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Renishaw is set to attend EMO Hannover 2023 to showcase new products that enhance manufacturing performance accuracy and repeatability. One of the highlights is the NC4+ Blue non-contact tool setting system.

The first compact gantry milling machine from Fooke's new Endura 400 Linear series has been producing high-precision casting moulds in Pentas Moulding's own mould shop since the beginning of 2023. The purchase of this machine is a first for both companies.

Driven Engineering, a subcontractor with a significant focus on Formula 1, has diversified its portfolio with an investment in cutting-edge metrology technology from LK Metrology. The company's new Altera C 10.7.7 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) has not only increased its workload in the F1 sector but also improved its component inspection capabilities for aerospace, automotive, and general engineering projects.

CNC grinding technology pioneers Anca will showcase their latest products, and industry-specific grinding and automation solutions at EMO (Stand F52, Hall 6). Also, the winner of the renowned Tool of the Year competition will be announced live Wednesday 20 September at 4.30 pm (GMT).

A new CNC system, the OSP-P500, will be launched by Japanese machine tool builder Okuma on stand B36 in hall 15 at the EMO 2023 trade fair in Hannover, to be held from 18th to 23rd September. The smart machine control, which is manufactured in-house, combines highly productive and precise machining with ease of use, energy efficiency and safety features to protect against cyber attacks.

James White, who took over NSK Precision Engineering in 2019, has successfully increased the company's turnover by 700 percent and expanded the workforce from two to seven. His first move was to invest in a CNC machining center, purchasing an XYZ 750 LR. When moving to bigger premises, the company invested in another power house from XYZ.