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    Latest Articles in "Markets"
    The positive trends experienced in the machine tool industry are continuing into the second quarter: incoming orders increased by 12 percent compared to the previous year. (Source: VDW)
    Upward trend confirmed
    Incoming orders in German machine tool industry increase
    A research project highlights potential of high-quality material loops for cars. (Source: BMW Group)
    Circular economy
    BMW tests high-quality recovery of end-of-life vehicle materials
    Geopolitical tensions and weak demand weighed heavily on Italy's machine tool industry (Source: free licensed / KI-generiert)
    Ucimu order index
    Italian machine tool orders fall sharply in the second quarter
    The Nova5e110T, a latest-generation all-electric injection moulding machine, produces a food-packaging application using liquid silicone rubber injection moulding. (Source: Negri Bossi)
    Fakuma 2026
    Efficient injection moulding solutions for food and medical products
  • Events
    Latest Articles in "Events"
    Participants in the DVS 2281/2282 course.  (Bild: SKZ)
    International training
    Plastics welding programme connects practical training with research
    Workshops and interactive sessions round out the conference program for the Digital Innovation Days in Würzburg.  (Source: SKZ)
    New industry event
    Digital Innovation Days explore AI in the plastics industry
    Taipeiplas 2026 will take place September 15 to 19 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, in Taiwan.  (Source: Taitra)
    Taipeiplas 2026
    Smart manufacturing meets the circular economy in Taipei
    On 1 and 2 December 2026, the T3 – Transform The Tomorrow conference will explore strategies that help companies future-proof their operations. (Bild: © Vogel Corporate Solutions / AdobeStock 1280236166, Oksana)
    Event Preview
    T3 – Transform The Tomorrow: Why the Future Demands the Courage to Transform
  • Components
    Latest Articles in "Components"
    The Meusburger compact slide 1:1 E 6100 was specially designed for use in stamping.  (Source: Meusburger)
    Stamping die components
    Meusburger compact slides: maximum load capacity for demanding stamping dies
    For the hydraulic connection of the cylinders Meusburger offers suitable fittings, screw plugs and flat-sealing hydraulic couplings.  (Source: Meusburger)
    Mould design
    Hydraulic components for efficient processes in mould making
    At Fakuma 2026, Hasco will present new developments for tool and mould making. (Source: Hasco)
    Fakuma 2026
    Hasco presents new mould components, hot runner solutions and digital design tools
    A key focus at Meusburger’s trade fair stand is the comprehensive range of plates and mould bases.  (Source: Meusburger)
    Trade fair highlights
    Meusburger presents behind-the-scenes look at Fakuma 2026
  • Additive Manufacturing
    Latest Articles in "Additive Manufacturing "
    Stratasys F870 FDM system, a large-format additive manufacturing platform designed for industrial manufacturers, automotive OEMs, aerospace & defense production lines, looking to scale production on the factory floor. (Source: Stratasys)
    Industrial 3D printing
    Stratasys expands large-format FDM range
    Formnext brings together the global AM community and showcases the latest innovations in industrial 3D Printing and advanced production technologies.  (Source: Mesago / Marc Jacquemin)
    Broader program scope
    Formnext explores business cases for additive manufacturing
    Quickparts runs production through both its own in-house facilities and a certified network of manufacturing partners across North America, Europe, and Asia. (Source: Quickparts)
    Additive Manufacturing
    Quickparts standardises additive production across the US and Europe
    he serial production of spare parts within GMH Gruppe marks the beginning of point for ProMateria’s next phase of development. (Source: GMH Gruppe)
    AM as a service
    Pro Materia moves additive metal manufacturing into industrial production
  • Machining Equipment
    Latest Articles in "Machining Equipment "
    A model produced by Ogle for an automotive industry customer. (Source: Hurco)
    Prototype manufacturing
    Ogle broadens machining capabilities with Hurco
    The Brother Speedio in action (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools )
    Plastics machining
    Less non-cutting time, more production capacity
    The MLmax Pro expands the Datron milling machine portfolio into a new size category. (Source: Datron)
    AMB 2026
    A new size class for machining large-format workpieces
    One feature of the Soraluce TRM series multitasking bed-type milling machine is its continuously swivelling T-design milling head, with a 37 kW drive and a maximum spindle speed of 6,000 rpm. (Source: Bimatec Soraluce)
    Bed-type milling machine
    Maximum flexibility for large-component machining
  • Software
    Latest Articles in "Software"
    Eva understands questions asked in natural language, detects deviations in the process, and suggests concrete solutions — an assistant that goes well beyond a typical chatbot. (Source: Engel)
    AI agent
    Need an answer? Ask your machine.
    Designed for maximum flexibility, the Solidcam Simulator is a fully self-contained simulation system that runs independently. (Source: Machine Works)
    Software integration
    Solidcam adds GPU power to simulation
    AI is steadily working its way into CAD/CAM systems to make design and manufacturing workflows in the tool and mould making industry faster, smarter and less dependent on manual trial and error. (Source: © LA Stock Vision - stock.adobe.com)
    Industry trends
    How AI is making CAD/CAM smarter for tool and mould making
    Aptean’s AI-native AppCentral platform brings together applications, data and workflows from ERP, MES, CAQ and EAM systems in a cloud-based environment. (Source: Aptean)
    AMB 2026
    AI agents turn manufacturing data into action
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  • EDM
    Latest Articles in "EDM"
    Meusburger blocks for eroding with starting hole and thread (Source: Meusburger)
    Stock blocks
    Meusburger supplies configurable blocks for EDM
    A Mitsubishi Electric MV2400S wire-cut EDM machine will be the first demonstration model to arrive at the Kenilworth showroom and technical centre of recently-appointed sales agent, Whitehouse Machine Tools. (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools)
    UK and Irish market
    Whitehouse Machine Tools wins the Mitsubishi Electric EDM agency
    Automatic electrode feeding: Together with Sodick and Erowa, the Robot Compact 80 (ERC80) was integrated — including connection to the Zeiss measuring machine and chip-based job management. (Source: Sodick)
    Micro-machining
    Tailor-made EDM automation drives precision at BKV Braun
    Neil Taylor, who has worked in the toolroom at Pre-Met for 20 years. (Source: Pre-Met)
    Wire Erosion
    New wire erosion capability positions Pre-Met for larger, complex tools
  • Quality Control
    Latest Articles in "Quality Control"
    Enspec is a new professional-grade bridge coordinate measuring machine (CMM) designed to make high-precision inspection more accessible for manufacturers and subcontractors. (Source: Hexagon)
    Coordinate metrology
    Hexagon introduces entry-level bridge CMM
    Smartshot i is an intelligent cold runner system for LSR injection moulding. (Source: Elmet)
    Precision injection moulding
    Elmet brings automated cold runner balancing to Fakuma
    The new AI Knowledge Assistant, delivers natural language responses drawn from the full product documentation library, enabling faster onboarding and reducing the learning curve for new users. (Source: Metrologic DCS )
    Quality control
    Metrologic DCS launches major software update across its entire suite
    Simulation of sweep scanning inspection of a turbine blade in LK Metrology’s Camio 2026 R1 programming, analysis and reporting software, which now provides comprehensive support for Renishaw’s Revo 5-axis scanning probe system. (Source: LK Metrology)
    CMM
    LK Metrology expands Camio with Revo 5-axis integration
  • Machining Accessories
    Latest Articles in "Machining Accessories "
    Effective lubrication helps CNC machines maintain precision while reducing friction, heat and wear. (Source: Exxon Mobil)
    Machining efficiency
    Elevating lubrication to a strategic advantage
    SMW’s C80 Giga inductive coupling system transmits up to 75 W of power and real-time signals at speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s. (SourceSMW-Autoblok / SMW-electronics)
    Workholding
    How machine tool setup becomes automatic
    Combining standard processes — such as steam degreasing, spray and immersion cleaning, and injection flush washing — with technologies like Ultrasound, Ultrasound Plus, and Pulsated Pressure Cleaning (PPC) enables the efficient and sustainable cleaning of various parts with high cleanliness requirements. (Source: Ecoclean)
    Parts cleaning
    Ecoclean combines multiple cleaning processes in one system
    Carbide prices are soaring, Vomat reports. This makes these materials strategic resources that should be kept within as closed a material loop as possible. Vomat’s fine filtration technology could help achieve this ... (Source: Vomat)
    Cut costs!
    Vomat establishes a material loop for carbide
  • Surface Treatment & Repair
    Latest Articles in "Surface Treatment & Repair "
    The Ruby Dark Mold Polishing Stone is designed for controlled material removal and consistent surface finishes in demanding mold polishing applications. (Source: Jacqueline Southby/ Boride)
    Surface treatment
    New Ruby Dark Mold Polishing Stone delivers longer life and consistent finishes
    The Focus was developed to meet changing requirements in parts cleaning. This cost-effective solvent cleaning system ensures a high level of cleanliness even with a relatively low cleaning volume. (Source: Karl Roll)
    Karl Roll at AMB
    Compact solvent cleaning system for small volumes
    Extreme high-speed Laser Material Deposition (EHLA) enables the additive deposition of functional surfaces with high precision and speed. This allows components to be efficiently coated, repaired, or manufactured with close-to-final-contour precision. (Source: Fraunhofer ILT)
    Repair, reinforce, reuse
    Laser material deposition: Longer service life for moulds and tools
    Copper gauze for cleaning and polishing exposed round or conical surfaces. (Source: Guill)
    Extrusion maintenance
    Extrusion tooling maintenance yields financial benefits
  • Materials
    Latest Articles in "Materials"
    Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge supports its customers with customised, application-specific tools. (Source: Müller)
    Tool upcycling
    Using tool upcycling to escape the tungsten price spiral
    It has taken time, but the full force of the government’s steel policy is beginning to have a devastating impact on the downstream manufacturing sector according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). (Source: CBM)
    Mounting steel policy pressure
    UK metalformers say steel quotas are squeezing downstream manufacturers
    The lead-free aluminium solutions that combine high performance with stable and reliable machining processes.  (Source: Eural Gnutt)
    High-speed machining
    Lead-free aluminium moves into precision turning
    Efficiency in machining and a reduced carbon footprint will be at the centre of Swiss Steel Group’s presentation at Wire 2026 in Düsseldorf. (Source: Swiss Steel Group)
    Wire 2026
    Swiss Steel Group spotlights specialty steels for efficient machining
  • Management
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    (from left to right): Mr. Xu Bin, General Manager of Global Industry Line, Haitian International; Mr. Zhang Bin,  CEO of Haitian Group; Mr. Thomas Wildt, CEO of Hennecke; Mr. Jens Winiarz, Sales Director of Hennecke GmbH; Mr. Andrew Chan, CEO of Hennecke China. (Source: Haitian)
    Technology partnership
    Haitian and Hennecke partner on in-mould coating
    Clarity Plastics, which was formed in 2025 following the acquisitions of Barkley Plastics and LVS, has seen its collective efforts lead to successful accreditation to ISO 14001. (Source: Clarity Plastics)
    Environmental standards
    Clarity Plastics secures ISO 14001 certification
    Dr Georg Holzinger, Managing Executive Officer of Shibaura Machine and spokesperson for the management board of Shibaura Machine LWB, and Emilio Modesto Puebla Vallina of Puebla Vendrell Engineering System have agreed on a sales partnership for the Spanish market, effective immediately. (Source: Shibaura Machine LWB)
    New sales partner
    Shibaura Machine LWB strengthens its presence in Spain
    Voltatron’s acquisition of Kurz Elektronik adds engineering expertise and production capabilities in areas including cable assembly, plastic injection moulding, toolmaking and electronics manufacturing. (Source: free licensed)
    Industrial electronics
    Voltatron acquires Kurz Elektronik from Prettl Group
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The New Balance 990 Sport with Triple Cell technology was launched on 28 June 2019. (Formlabs)
Formlabs

Premium 3D printing platform for footwear

USA - New Balance has just launched a new platform for sport footwear, created with 3D printing technology from Formlabs.

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After the first successful partnership, both companies want to work together again in the future. (Mold-Masters)
Case study

Succesful partnership

The fischer group has collaborated with Mold-Masters on a special project. The construction of a mould solution has been a success story for both companies.

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The impressive mechanical properties of FDM Nylon 12CF allow engineers to explore the possible transition from traditional metal parts to 3D printed plastic composites. (Stratasys)
Stratasys

Stratasys to showcase technology for composite production

Stratasys will showcase its 3D printing solutions for composite production at JEC World (12 to 14 March 2019). The company will outline the benefits of integrating AM in the production line.

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The largest end use market for injection moulding is the packaging industry, which accounted for 51% of polymer usage in 2017. (AMI)
Market News

Packaging largest driver in the French and Italian injection moulding sectors

While the image of packaging is currently divided, the fact remains that it is still a large part of the injection moulding industry. As a matter of fact, it makes up the largest portion in both the French and Italian industry.

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Micro-manifold technology is a new standardised solution for efficient large-scale production of polyolefine parts in moulds with an extremely high number of cavities. Ewikon showcased at K its micro-manifold technology: Arrangement of micro-manifolds under the main manifold. (Ewikon)
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October 2016 product gallery

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These 3D printed moulds reduced manufacturing costs by 97%. (Source: Stratasys)

3D printing helps manufacturer cut tooling costs by 97%

German manufacturer Robert Seuffer uses Stratasys 3D printed injection moulds to produce parts for functional testing in their final material. This helps to significantly reduce both, tooling costs and lead time.

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Siemens uses the Stratasys Fortus 900mc Production 3D Printer to print armrests for trams in Germany. (Stahl)
Hannover Messe 2017

When supplies are urgently needed in road transportation

3D printing – Additive manufacturing specialist Stratasys has announced at Hannover Messe 2017 that Siemens' mobility division is using Stratasys 3D printing technology to print customised parts for a German transport services provider.

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The nozzle F Ø11 is designed for increasing requirements of special applications, for example in cosmetic packaging.  (Thermoplay)
Fakuma 2017

Mini valve gate nozzle for small parts injection

Thermoplay presented a number of hot runner innovations at Fakuma 2017. Among them was the F Ø11 for special applications in cosmetic, medical and food packaging markets.

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Using Stratasys additive manufacturing technology, Volvo Trucks has reduced turnaround times on certain clamps, jigs and supports from 36 days to just two days, the company says. (Source: Stratasys)
Stratasys

Volvo slashes tool production time by more than 94%

Germany – Using a Stratasys Fortus 3D Production System, France-based Volvo Trucks has reduced turnaround times of certain assembly line manufacturing tools from 36 days to two days while reducing tooling costs.

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The Mono-Plastic-Drill is said to overcome the challenges of ­thermoplastics drilling. (Source: Mapal)
Mapal

Solid carbide drill for thermoplastics drilling

Germany – Mapal has developed a new drill, which it says has been optimised to overcome the challenges of thermoplastics drilling.

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