Moduleworks announces the release of its 2018.12 CAD/CAM software components. With this latest release, Moduleworks launches its new components for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). There are also new features for 5-axis, 3-axis and 2-axis machining, machine simulation, the MultiXPost post processor and the NC Editor.

Germany – Finke Formenbau manufactures moulds and injection-moulded parts for premium cars. The company's order books are already full for the next six months. This is a result of the efficiency and quality the company achieves, among other things, high-quality EDM and HSC technology.

The ultrasonic vibration system Perma Vib from Fraunhofer-IWU for drilling and milling tools is primarily intended to perfect the machining of steel and aluminum.

CNC Software, Inc., producers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, announces a 3-axis and 4-axis milling post processor that will unleash the highest productivity on Sinumerik-controlled machine tools.

Hard times for foundries: The boom of 3D metal printing is threatening their market shares for metal-cast components. They need to modernise their production processes.

Germany – When Germany-based KTR Group was looking to reduce set-up times in the manufacturing process, as well as improvements in handling chips and contamination, they talked to Hainbuch at the EMO exhibition in 2013. The result is a good partnership and optimised processes.

Germany – PSG Plastic Service will be presenting its new hot runner controller Profitemp+.

Leading Spanish company Ona carried out a study to analyse a wire electro-erosion process (WEDM) as an alternative to conventional machining (broaching) of firtree profiles in discs for the aeronautical sector. The EDM company says that firtree slot WEDM could become a viable industrial option and replace broaching in future.

The latest version of the hypermill CAD/CAM suite, 2019.1, is now available. Open Mind, one of the leading manufacturers of CAD/CAM solutions, has expanded the finishing module in the hypermill Maxx Machining performance package. Further highlights include process optimizations as well as new functions for reducing calculation times.

A Brother Feedio robotic component handling system will be shown linked to the Japanese manufacturer's Speedio M140X1 5-axis, 30-taper mill-turn centre on the stand of sole UK and Ireland agent, Whitehouse Machine Tools at Southern Manufacturing 2019 .