Cutting tool manufacturer Paul Horn has received a second Allianz Industrie 4.0 Award Baden-Württemberg, underlining the company's continuous pursuit of innovation and its pioneering role in digitalisation.

At the Fraisa location in Willich, Germany, 350,000 tools are reground every year. By applying grinding wheel data exchange between Anca grinding machines and Zoller measuring machines, the company has reduced idle times by 20 percent.

“More precise and more productive” is once again the motto of DMG Mori's Open House this year. From 10 to 21 February 2025, visitors will not only be able to experience five world premieres up close, but also other highlights, such as the assembly of individual high-end machining centres.

Hansgrohe pioneers sustainability with a cutting-edge recycling system at its Offenburg plant. Developed with Impulstec and Getecha, the automated line reprocesses chromated injection-moulded parts, achieving 98 percent raw material reuse.

The UK’s last remaining manufacturer of resin bonded abrasives is looking to boost its export sales and ‘green’ its performance after securing nearly 10,000 pounds of grants.

Determining the CO2 footprint of a machine tool is no simple task. With thousands of unique parts and varying manufacturing processes, the challenge is immense. A team of experts has now developed a practical, standardized approach to calculate the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).

Koller Formenbau increases the performance and process reliability of its Cheto IXN 3000 travelling column deep-hole drilling and milling centre with the Nano Coolant cooling lubricant — with impressive results.

With a strong year-end recovery, Hurco’s open house event highlighted cutting-edge 5-axis machines, automation, and enhanced software capabilities, setting the stage for continued growth in the manufacturing sector.

The precision tool manufacturer Simtek is venturing into the field of hard metal with the laser. Laser-cut chip shape geometries are a minor revolution for the production of tools for metal cutting. What previously seemed impossible has now been proven in numerous projects. An interview with the board and experienced tool developer Norbert Seifermann.

I-Mold’s innovative Gate Cutter automates the removal of sprues and runner channels directly within the closed mould, eliminating the need for manual post-processing. Compatible with various gate designs and materials, this hydraulic-driven system ensures clean, burr-free cuts while maintaining cycle times.