Industrial cutting tools are the next field in which China wants to overtake foreign manufacturers - and it could soon succeed. An overview of the current situation.

With the Tool of Year Award, Anca celebrates the experience and creativity of the craftspeople who create the next generation of cutting tools. Submissions for this year’s challenge are open from 17th May to 8th August.

Technology company JPB Système has announced a significant expansion in Poland with a new production site. The move signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to serving its global client base and achieving ambitious targets moving forward with an increased ramp-up.

GRT-Tech, shaped by the influence of Gevers’ father, Antoon Gevers, a veteran in the grinding industry, caters to a diverse range of industries including aerospace, medical technology, and more. With an array of high-performance grinding machines, the company navigates the challenges of machining complex workpieces, striving for precision and efficiency.

Boride Engineered Abrasives has expanded its product range to include Pink Mounted Points to complement its existing range of Blue, Red and Premium Purple Points. Manufactured in the USA, the new mounted points are made from pink aluminium oxide alloyed with chrome.

CWM Engineering, a West Wales-based family-run business specializing in high-tech machining, has recently elevated its operations by building a dedicated, temperature-controlled inspection department. This strategic investment aims to enhance the company's competitiveness, especially in the aerospace sector, by providing ultra-precise quality assurance.

Machine tools like milling and turning centres must minimise processing time and maximise output, all while producing high-quality finished parts to tight tolerances. Bearings are central to this premise. Visitors to Booth C42 in Hall 7 at EMO Hannover 2023 (18-23 September) will find the perfect platform for exploring NSK’s latest bearing solutions.

The provider of measurement software, consulting and training, Digital Metrology Solutions, has introduced Trace Boss+ (Trace Boss Plus) software, integrating surface texture and crosshatch measurement in a single package.

A new addition to the Ifanger Microturn internal boring tool system addresses the challenge of stringy swarf seen when machining materials like unleaded brass. Such materials previously required manual intervention during machining cycles due to the 'birds nest' swarf effect. The newly introduced boring tools prevent lost production time, enhance surface finishes, and allow for longer unmanned machining.

The CAD/CAM software supplier Cimatron has released version 2024 with stronger core capabilities across all areas of the product, while incorporating new technology through collaboration with Sandvik Coromant. Cimatron 2024 simplifies and automates many tasks for tool designers for higher productivity and more options for digital connection.