The WFL Technology Meeting took place in Linz, Austria, from 12th to 23rd June 2022. Live machining on all Millturn machine types and the latest automation and software solutions were shown. The program comprised expert discussions and presentations on the pioneering trends and developments in the industry.

From the 18th to the 22nd of July, the entire aviation industry will descend upon the Farnborough International Airshow to learn, network and do business. As an industry-leading CAD/CAM solution provider to the aerospace industry, Open Mind Technologies will return to the international event to introduce its latest innovations.

Germany — The plastics processing sector is one of the most energy-intensive industries. Plastic packaging manufacture particularly stands out in this respect with its high-speed machines and high production quantities. As the demand for high-quality plastic packaging will continue to rise, processors are focusing their efforts on increasing resource and energy efficiency. If we take the injection moulding process as an example, it is clear how numerous parameters need to be fine-tuned to advance these efforts.

As part of the global launch of the next generation Addforce cutting tools from Tungaloy UK, the manufacturer has now launched its new Addforce Cut range of grooving and parting-off turning tools. The new series introduces an optimally designed self-clamping technology that demonstrates exceptional rigidity for enhanced performance.

With its range of quick clamping systems for injection moulding machines, Strack Norma offers its customers innovative solutions for reducing set-up costs and creates high flexibility for the user through quick and easy mould changes.

Oerlikon HRS Flow has thoroughly revised the software for the control unit of its Flexflow hot runner systems. The updated Human Machine Interface (HMI) 4.0 now makes operation even more intuitive and convenient.

Germany — After four eventful trade fair days Metav 2022 closed its gates on the 24th of June. By Friday afternoon over 180 exhibitors attracted to the tune of some 3500 trade visitors. Around 22 percent came from abroad, mostly from Europe.

Germany — On the occasion of this year's Kuteno Kunststofftechnik Nord (plastics exhibition in Northern Germany) and in time for K 2022, Andreas Bexte, Bexte Kunststoff-Technik -BKT-, Essen, presents details of the cooperation agreement with LK IMM Europe, Travagliato, Italy.

If you want to turn data into information, there are many major and minor parameters that need to be adjusted. These include consistency and unified languages. For a complete picture, it is also important for the maximum number of participants in the process chain to think and act digitally. AMB 2022 in Stuttgart will provide a platform for these solutions from 13 to 17 September 2022.

With the new compact Powermax PMOKL, Strack Norma offers a further development of its standard cam units series Powermax, which offers users a unique guiding concept.