Global machine tools market predicted to exceed $120 bn by 2020, growing at a CAGR of more than 6 per cent, Technavio reports. Top trends are 3D printing, software, and automation.

Expansion of the turret adapted clamping units (Tacu): ER-ready driven units in conjunction with a line of solid ER collets, threaded to accept screw-on milling cutters.

A toolmaker and injection moulder was tasked with developing a medical device; and then designing and machining a complex steel mould tool with around 30 components, to produce it.

UK-based Proto Labs has reported the release of an investment of £5 million for expansion plans.

EDM drilling makes it possible to produce the smallest drill holes, independent of material hardness. CFK meet the requirements of their customers for machining of their workpieces each and every day.

Water Jet Sweden offers water-jet cutting systems for ultra-high precision in high-density materials.

Precision tools expert, LMT Tools, and Liebherr-Verzahntechnik, manufacturer of CNC gear cutting machines and automation systems, signed a co-operation agreement recently at EMO.

Protolabs announced the launch of its polypropylene 3D printing service in Europe. The new material is used for selective laser sintering.

Yamazaki Mazak has returned from EMO 2019 buoyed by strong machine orders and record visitors to its booth.

An Italian hot runner and injector manufacturer uses Visi. The company outlines how Visi has improved workflows and raised their standards.