The machining of texture can be a more environmentally-friendly alternative to etching. DMG Mori presented a machine for laser texturing. This machine is also suitable for larger moulds and tools.
Yamazaki Mazak has increased the number of shifts for production at its European Manufacturing Plant following the easing of lockdown restrictions for UK manufacturers.
An injection moulding specialist helped a public school in Rutland to produce thousands of pieces of PPE for frontline workers during the early days of the Covid-19 crisis.
Process automation, additive manufacturing and the rise of electric vehicles are the three core trends that are changing the dimensions of the machine tool industry.