Tamworth cutting tool manufacturer Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) will be exhibiting at the Mach exhibition with a huge range of new cutting tool solutions on show. On Stand 432 in Hall 20, ITC will present its latest product lines as well as cutting tool solutions from Widia, Kemmler, Karnasch, Bass and Big Kaiser.

Roemheld is set to introduce its latest advancements in workholding technology and integrated mould and die handling systems at Mach 2024. Among the highlights is the Hima.UC 125 vice, a mechanically operated, centric machine vice designed for 3- to 5-axis prismatic machining.

The pressure to raise productivity and the shortage of skilled workers are making it more important than ever to invest in production technology, regardless of the short-term economic prospects. Grinding is no exception here.

TPU has been available for the plastic laser sintering process for a long time, but what Speedpart offers is largely unique on the market. Post-processing makes the material even more flexible and waterproof.

Big Kaiser introduces a new bridge tool featuring a smart damper holder, marking a significant development in precision boring tools. This tool, designed for both rough and fine boring operations, comes with the CK connection and is capable of handling large diameters up to 320 mm.

In the run-up to Christmas, Open Mind is showing how an exact replica of the world-famous nutcracker from the Ore Mountains is milled from aluminium. The example demonstrates an end-to-end digital process chain and efficient 5-axis machining with Hypermill.

As a subcontract manufacturer, Q-Laser offers laser, waterjet, press brake and fabrication services throughout the UK. When the main division at Washington realised its waterjet cutting department based in Hebburn, South Tyneside was reaching full capacity, the company needed a solution — Kerf Developments provided the answer with a twin abrasive waterjet cutting machine.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a user of Vericut verification, simulation and optimisation software from CG Tech for over two decades, recently completed trials of Vericut Force with highly impressive results. The trial use of Force on a complex radiator component at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team provided notable cycle time savings of 25 % at the first attempt.

Metalcam's Fikus Plus 24 has been designed to offer new levels of flexibility and productivity. The ability to machine in four continuous milling axes allows complex parts that were previously impossible to produce, with automatic roughing and finishing. The six axes in wire EDM allow support for new machine accessories to achieve greater flexibility, speed and quality in this type of machining.

The supplier of cutting tool solutions Guhring has released a new range of innovative tools designed especially for companies working in the mould and die industry.