Direct energy deposition is also suitable for surface finishing — in contrast to powder bed processes. Listemann wants to start using this method and later manufacture entire components additively.

IMTS 2022 — The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which runs 12 to 17 September at Chicago’s McCormick Place, is chock full of exhibitors, conferences, and other attractions focused on advanced manufacturing technology.

Recently, the CIMT (China International Machine Tool Show 2021) took place in Beijing, China. Right at the forefront: the European machine tool industry. These are the most important impressions of the fair.

Germany — For German cutting tool specialist Bachert, an FX5 Linear grinding machine with an integrated AR300 Scara loading robot from Anca has increased productivity.

The EUROGUSS MEXICO Virtual Weeks 2021 concluded successfully. Numerous international exhibitors presented a wide range of topics from the die casting and light metal casting industry as part of their webinars. All webinars of the EUROGUSS MEXICO Virtual Weeks 2021 are now available free of charge and on demand exclusively at SPOTLIGHTMETAL.

System partner for individually designed machine solutions in turning and milling technology Teamtec, has expanded its product range: From now on — in addition to Biglia and Remo Control machines — the Axile high-speed machining centres are also part of the portfolio.

Precision tools are a speciality of the European market. Their quality allows manufacturers around the world to produce high-technology parts and components for sophisticated applications. The innovative spirit of the industry is the trump card for the emerging recovery after the Corona crisis. We present some of the highlights recently launched by international toolmakers.

The challenges of high-performance machining have become more complex and demanding. These include high-mix, low-volume production, dynamic machine concepts, materials and high-precision surfaces. Particularly high demands are placed on a stable tool system.

Cimatron, the CAD/CAM software supplier for the mould and die industry, has announced the release of its mould & die focused product Cimatron V16. After an intensive period of industrial beta testing, Cimatron V16 is now available for general distribution.

Sweden — Metal additive manufacturing is fast becoming a well-established technology for tool making for plastic injection moulding. But what about the cold work tooling sector, is there also a market for additive manufacturing for these applications?