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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To overcome various machining challenges and boost productivity, Seco has introduced new toolholders, PCBN inserts, round carbide inserts and extra-long solid carbide drills with enhanced versatility and tool life. These innovative products are aimed at applications ranging from general ISO turning to high-volume hard turning and deep hole drilling.

CAD/CAM innovator Gibbs CAM has announced a new software release: Gibbs CAM 2024, designed to increase end-user productivity when programming advanced machining centres. The release includes a number of significant enhancements to its core strengths, while placing a greater emphasis on digital connectivity.

Hurco has unveiled an enhanced VM30i Plus, a 3-axis VMC with a twin-screen Win Max control, a powerful 12,000 rpm spindle, and advanced software capabilities. The machine streamlines operations with features like continuous tool-material contact, real-time graphical simulations, and Tool Change Optimization, reducing tool changes and boosting run times.

In conventional injection moulding, undesirable, poorly flowing areas often occur in the hot runner due to roughness around the valve pin. This results in degradation reactions in the plastic melt and exceptionally long colour transitions. The new Shadowfree manifold concept from Hasco Hot Runner uses a revolutionary design to combat this problem.