Netherlands – The main reason for coating professional cutting and forming tools is the improvement of tool life. Netherlands-based IHI Hauzer Techno Coating gives some insights into the current trends influencing the development of tool coating technologies.

Germany – Sirtec will be showcasing its custom Mattec gantry milling machines, which are said to be ideal for machining large workpieces.

Cutting Tools – Mitsubishi Materials has developed a line of ceramic end mills, the CESRB series, which is said to be ideal to machine nickel-based heat resistant alloys such as Inconel 718.

Highlights on machining equipment and accessories as well as cutting tools.

The CEO of the world’s third-largest machine tool builder says his company will continue its expansion outside China by setting up additional operations in Germany as part of a plan to raise exports to 30% of sales over the next five years from their current level of 8%.

At both AMB in Stuttgart, Germany, and IMTS in Chicago, USA, the Haimer Group will showcase digital solutions for tool management and will present the company's product programme from tool holders and presetters, shrinking and balancing technology to solid carbide end mills and 3D sensors.

Germany – Special machinery is required to bring paste-like materials such as marzipan into the required form. A company based in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany produces complex rolling tools, using machine tools equipped with a state-of-the-art CNC.

Germany/Japan - The term "world premiere" is almost synonymous with DMG Mori, at least when we are approaching a major machine tool exhibition. For EMO Milano 2015, the company announced a total of seven world premieres.

Switzerland / Czech Republic – If you could rebuild a damaged or worn-out mould insert instead of replacing it with a new one, wouldn’t you? By Christiana M. Fuges

UK - Following the recent move from its longstanding Lichfield location to a purpose built facility in Burton-Upon-Trent, UK, Blum Novotest has acquired a Bridgeport GX710 machining centre to conduct on-machine demonstrations, testing and customer training.