Workholding and clamping expert Hainbuch has now taken intelligent workholding to a new level with its IQ range of chucks and mandrels. Chucks and mandrels with the new IQ technology manage and monitor production to improve workflow, productivity and consistency for the end-user.

Paul Horn has extended its circular interpolation system for slot milling of grooves. The circular milling system offers users several process advantages: it is fast, reliable and achieves good surface finish.

Germany — With quality products all around the machine tool, Haimer evolved from a small job shop to an innovative Global Player within 45 years. Thanks to continuous growth the family-owned company established itself as a leader for shrinking and balancing technology as well as for tool holding and as a leading supplier of presetting technology.

Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has extended its trochoidal milling portfolio with the introduction of the new 6054 Series of end mills. Complementing the depth of ITC’s four and five flute trochoidal ranges, the Tamworth cutting tool experts have now expanded the six flute range with the arrival of the new 6054 Series.

Software company Open Mind is further closing the gap between CAM systems and physical machine environments with its Hypermill Virtual Machining solution. The integrated all-in-one system eliminates the need for various software solutions as it maps all steps virtually, giving manufacturers absolute control over the machining process.

The Rainford Precision stand at Mach 2022 will see the micro-machining experts providing a Free cutting tool giveaway as well as introducing two new brands to the UK. Rainford has recently been announced as the new UK and Ireland distribution partners for both 6C Tools and BSQ Tech and the innovations will be presented to the UK for the first time at Mach.

UK — New machines, easy controls and a focus on environmentally friendly manufacturing are the headline-makers for Yamazaki Mazak at Mach 2022.

After a four year hiatus, Mach 2022 will have an abundance of new technology on the show for visitors — but only Rainford Precision offers a free tool giveaway.

Software company Autodesk and CAD/CAM software,Module Works announced a long-term partnership. The partnership enables Autodesk to continuously enhance and extend its Fusion 360 software platform with the Module Works toolpath calculation technology.

Many manufacturing companies are expanding their product portfolios and service offerings in order to attract a broader customer base. This gives production companies greater independence from sectors such as the automotive or aerospace industries. Medical technology is an example of such market expansion, although it does present a wide range of challenges.