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

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.

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.

As 3D printers become larger, faster, and more accurate, their manufacturers face the next challenge: How do we bring additive manufacturing into an industrial manufacturing chain?

Germany – Additive manufacturing is booming with worldwide sales in 2016 forecast to increase by around 30% to more than US$7bn. An industry pioneer is Concept Laser of Lichtenfels, Germany. The company continues to lead today, now with its vision of the “AM Factory of Tomorrow”.