Hasco's identification stamps provide easy, clear international marking of plastic parts with symbols for food safety, recyclability, CE marking, and UKCA, featuring corrosion-resistant material for durability and a great price-to-performance ratio.

In the aftermath of the pandemic, global tool and mould suppliers have made great efforts to re-evaluate their US business in order to adapt to changes in the market. The following trends are emerging.

It's not every day you find a manufacturer with its own museum, but such is the passion for manufacturing at Helical Technology that the company has a locomotive, a Red Arrow and a Bluebird replica among other artefacts at one of its four facilities. This passion for manufacturing, precision and quality is why the company has added yet another Nakamura-Tome mill/turn centre to its plant list.

In modern injection moulding production, ensuring maximum machine availability to avoid expensive downtimes is crucial. This requires reducing mould set-up and changeover times. Nonnenmann meets these needs with its multi-couplings, which enable quick, error-free connections, thereby minimising the time and risk involved in these operations.

The new Neo range of laser processing machines and a strong focus on customer service helped Yamazaki Mazak record its most successful ever year for laser sales in 2023.

Starrag Heckert has unveiled its H Compact Series of horizontal machining centres, designed to offer the advantages of horizontal machining within a notably smaller footprint.

Using six modern milling centers, Ingmetal produces around 200 moulds annually. Facing challenges with machine collisions and inefficiencies, the company adopted Vericut CNC simulation, verification, and optimization software in 2021, through Axiom Tech, to enhance NC code accuracy and machine operation.

Plastpol Expo will showcases cutting-edge technologies from around the world, featuring advanced moulding machines, extruders and sustainable solutions. It offers a platform for industry leaders to connect, display innovative products and engage in seminars aimed at driving the industry forward.

At Mach 2024, Kerf Developments will present its diverse and expansive range of products with two show premieres. The debutants will be complemented with automated cutting and welding solutions from technical partner Lincoln Electric.

Lach Diamant is set to showcase its extensive range of diamond and CBN tools and grinding wheels at Grinding Hub 2024 in Stuttgart, taking place from May 14th to 17th. This international exhibition focuses on grinding technology, where the company will present both traditional and innovative solutions under its “Future for Today” portfolio.