Germany - Be it hybrid parts, infusion technology or gear knobs – at Lefo Formenbau, the latest machines of GF Machining Solutions erode complex injection moulds for manufacturing everyday objects. GFMS technology convinced Lefo to be the right solution provider for their needs.

Numerous highlights that will be presented at the Moulding Expo Trade Fair and the latest innovations in die, tool and mould making.

Thyssenkrupp Materials Services is adopting a flexible IT infrastructure for smart, agile management of all the company's processes along the supply chain.

Current topics and trends as well as networking and a look behind the scenes — All of this and more took place at the Meusburger Tool and Mould-Making Days 2019.

Manufacturers of wire harnesses will soon be faced with new quality requirements. Find out how using digital twins can ensure vertical and horizontal traceability of products.

Germany - Two prototypes of a machining centre show the way towards digital production. The networked machines are equipped with sensors which initially supply the data. Intelligent evaluation in correlation with other data provides a new quality of statement of the machine status. By Jörg-Oliver Hestermann, Schaeffler Technologies

Today, the mould component specialist Meusburger announced that it will take over the German company Segoni. According to the company, the software specialist will continue as an independent enterprise, and all employees will be retained.

Mobile data collection refers to the collection of order, goods and machine data. The integration of devices into the process flow has influence on efficiency.

At Control, Mapal will be presenting their new automatic tool dispensing system. The modular system offers a innovative and user friendly tool supply.

Digitalisation will be at the forefront of Arburg's presentation at Chinaplas this year. There, the new customer portal will be presented for the first time.