Rubber-like materials are expanding the possibilities of industrial 3D printing. With thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), components can now be produced that combine elasticity, strength, and design freedom in a single process. Using selective laser sintering, Speedpart delivers flexible solutions from prototype to small series.

LK Metrology has unveiled the Surfacer SRP, a high-precision surface roughness probe that integrates seamlessly into any CMM cycle. Designed to eliminate the need for separate roughness checks, the plug-and-play sensor enables comprehensive, automated inspection in a single setup.

At EMO 2025, Anca will present a range of new products and services designed to help cutting tool manufacturers overcome current challenges such as skilled labour shortages, changing market conditions and increasing demands for resource efficiency.

Tool manufacturer Tungaloy shows how you can get the most out of high-performance cutting (HPC) without investing in a new machining centre or relocating abroad.

Boehlerit is redefining performance in titanium and stainless steel machining with its latest precision tools and customised Hipims coatings. Developed in collaboration with Cemecon, the high-tech coating solutions deliver significantly longer tool life, improved wear resistance and outstanding results in demanding applications.

Faster, cleaner, smarter: New cutting tool solutions from Tungaloy, Horn and Seco deliver improved productivity, energy efficiency and machining versatility — from high-feed turning to groove milling and rough copy milling in demanding materials.

For greater process reliability and a wider process window in injection moulding, as well as significantly longer maintenance intervals, Dressel + Höfner Automotive now relies on DLC-coated ejector pins for venting from standard parts manufacturer Knarr as a matter of course in its injection moulding tools.

With the Vision Laser, Walter introduces a high-performance alternative to wire erosion — offering faster processing, finer surfaces, and greater flexibility for complex tool geometries.

Software company Open Mind launched the 2025 release of its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite. The highlight of the new version is the easy-to-use, automatic deburring function. The 2025 release includes a new tessellation algorithm and a simplified element display for CAD models, which help further accelerate the CAD part of the software.

BMW is expanding its use of 3D printing in production, deploying lightweight, custom robot grippers and sand casting moulds to boost efficiency, cut emissions, and enable more flexible, automated manufacturing across its global plants.