Indexable inserts require high-precision manufacturing to ensure their performance and durability. Any small defects can significantly impact their effectiveness and lead to high costs. A German company, Xactools, has developed an advanced AI-driven inspection system for a Scandinavian manufacturer to enhance the quality control of these inserts.

Hymers’s lightweight aluminium machine step transforms safety and efficiency at a leading machine supplier’s demo centre, ensuring secure access for maintenance and setup across a diverse range of industrial machines.

30 years of WFL and 40 years of Millturn: two anniversaries that deserve special attention. Last year, WFL proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary. From an initial group of 12, the team has grown to more than 500 employees over the years. Through cohesion and the common goal to be "best in complete machining", WFL has always been on the rise in recent decades.

Tool holders are essential for maximizing machining performance, with various types suited to different operations. Alan Miller, Senior Engineering Manager at Big Daishowa, discusses why three aspects are top priorities for medical manufacturers and reveals the attainable outcomes of each.

Walter has launched an innovative new range of thread milling tools called ‘Thrill·tec’. It has been designed to combine the machining steps of core-hole drilling and threading in a single tool and operation. This is also true of the TC645 Supreme circular drill/thread mill, which can also produce a chamfer at the thread entry.

Unisign, a Dutch manufacturer, celebrates 50 years of innovation in precision machining. Their partnership with Swiss grinding specialist Kellenberger enhances their precision capabilities, exemplified by the recent Kellenberger 1000 acquisition.

Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalisation software and services, Siemens will present the new path towards digitalization for machine tool users and machine builders at IMTS 2024.

Productive Machines has launched its flagship technology as a fully automated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This innovative offering, Sense NC Finesse, stands out as the first of its kind to automate the optimisation of milling operations comprehensively.

Sustainability considerations are currently trendy. Machining and the equipment used for it are no exception. Individual elements — such as tool holding — are often considered. However, if you really want to act sustainably, you should not focus too much on such details, otherwise you may miss out on advantages in the overall process.

3D printing company AIM 3D, a pioneer in granulate 3D printing, has successfully relaunched following a phase of shareholder restructuring and consolidation. The company has optimised its innovative Voxelfill process, ensuring stronger and more consistent 3D-printed components. With strategic partnerships and advancements in their 3D pellet printers, the company plans to make significant strides in the additive manufacturing industry.