Roemheld (UK) launches the H 4.400 Power Clamp range — compact, self-centring vices designed for precise and powerful clamping in restricted workspaces. With hydraulic or pneumatic actuation, high rigidity, and smart integration features, they ensure secure, maintenance-friendly workholding for milling, drilling, grinding, and automation-driven environments.

Tool manufacturer Tungaloy shows how you can get the most out of high-performance cutting (HPC) without investing in a new machining centre or relocating abroad.

Can CNC machine crashes be eliminated by 2030? Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu of Module Works believes it’s possible — with real-time simulation, industry-wide collaboration, and a common data standard. In this article, he shares the engineering journey behind the Collision Avoidance System (CAS), the challenges of job setup, and how the open MDES format could help turn this bold vision into reality.

With its Smartfill nozzle series and ready-to-install hot runner systems, Meusburger combines the advantages of standardisation with individual flexibility. At the heart of this approach lies a modular design concept that streamlines mould making and enables precise, cost-effective solutions for a wide range of injection moulding applications.

Horn’s new 229 grooving system combines multiple coolant routing options in one compact tool holder, delivering maximum versatility and precision for high-performance grooving and parting off. Available in a range of sizes and cutting widths, the robust design ensures long service life and reliable operation.

With a 2.5 million euro investment in all-electric multi-component moulding technology, HSK reaffirms its leadership in sustainable polymer processing. Supported by nearly 150 machines from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, the company is expanding globally, and setting new standards for energy-efficient, high-precision manufacturing in Germany and Canada.

From May 20 to 23, Wittmann Battenfeld Polska will present its latest injection moulding technology at the Plastpol in Kielce, Poland, at booth No. 6-08 in hall 6. The main highlight of the exhibition program will be a Smart Power Combimould machine equipped with a servo-electric injection aggregate.

At Control 2025, LK Metrology introduced its new Altera SF series — eight robust CMM models combining lab-grade accuracy with industrial durability. Designed for harsh shop floor environments, the machines offer large measuring volumes, advanced thermal compensation and smart automation features for high-precision inspection close to production.

BMW is expanding its use of 3D printing in production, deploying lightweight, custom robot grippers and sand casting moulds to boost efficiency, cut emissions, and enable more flexible, automated manufacturing across its global plants.

At Plastpol, Arburg will showcase cutting-edge injection moulding and 3D printing solutions designed for efficiency, precision and sustainability. Experience live demonstrations of the electric Allrounder 570 A and hybrid Allrounder 470 H, along with the TiQ 2 3D printer for flexible additive manufacturing.