If you want to turn data into information, there are many major and minor parameters that need to be adjusted. These include consistency and unified languages. For a complete picture, it is also important for the maximum number of participants in the process chain to think and act digitally. AMB 2022 in Stuttgart will provide a platform for these solutions from 13 to 17 September 2022.

As simple and intuitive as possible, but with many machining functions and efficient production: This is what software systems for machine programming are supposed to achieve. Here is an (incomplete) overview of current CNC and CAM software.

In China, the long-term prospects for the machine tool industry remain good. Furthermore, cobots are on the rise in China. But how has Corona impacted this market?

The system supplier for individually designed machine solutions in turning and milling technology, Teamtec, will present its service portfolio at Metav 2022. As an exhibit, the multifunctional turning centre Biglia B 750YS can be seen in action at the company’s stand in Hall 16 / E38.

Expert Technologies Group shook hands on a deal to acquire a Mazak Quick Turn 350MSY at Mach 2022. The machine is the first Mazak to be acquired by the Group and will go straight from the exhibition to Expert’s facility in the North West of England.

Germany — The Module Works Insider Conference was initiated as a platform for connection and exchange between CAD/CAM experts before viruses and conflict were the major concern. This puts the current restart into perspective.

Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) are one of the most versatile composite construction materials. They combine the positive mechanical properties of their constituent parts.

Italy — Over its long history, Yamazaki Mazak has set up ten production plants and multiple sales subsidiaries worldwide, with 14 of them being in Europe. The latest addition is a brand-new European Technology Center Laser in Milan, Italy.

Among its extensive technology offering at Mach 2022, Yamazaki Mazak will be drawing show visitors attention to its entry level portfolio of machine tools on Stand 350 in Hall 20 at the Birmingham NEC.

Now available from stock from TW Ward CNC Machinery is the Takisawa TT1100GC twin-spindle turning centre and the single-spindle TCC1100GA. The Takisawa TT1100GC is a gantry loaded machine that has been designed to take productivity, precision and performance to a new level while the flexible TCC1100GA features a very small footprint.