Markus Schnyder, Head of Division of the Mikron Switzerland, handed over the management of the company to his long-time companion Elio Lupica. After 24 years at the forefront of Mikron Tool, Markus Schnyder is retiring, but will still be available to the company in a consulting function.

3D printer, photopolymer and production parts manufacturer, Photocentric will be exhibiting at North America's largest Additive Manufacturing event, Rapid + TCT, offering manufacturers and end users affordable, scalable and industrial 3D printing technologies.

USA — The developer of quality assurance software to the commercial 3D printing industry, Sigma, announced that it will begin doing business under the name Sigma Additive Solutions. The change is intended to reflect the evolution of the company from its origins as a laboratory into a solutions provider.

Software company, Solid CAM UK, announced the arrival of its new CV5-500, from Machine Tool Partner Yamazaki Mazak UK, at its Technology Centre based in Barnsley. The high-accuracy Machining Centre is said to be an invaluable addition to the centre, in demonstrating the power of Simultaneous 5-Axis Technology.

What is the best way to connect old machines to new systems? This was the very question that spurred Umati, the connectivity initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, to organise a hackathon in cooperation with the international United Grinding Group. A total of 30 digitalization experts from 17 companies attended the networking event in Steffisburg, Switzerland.

At Fakuma in Friedrichshafen (17-21 October), Sigma Engineering will not only be giving a sneak peek at the upcoming Sigmasoft 6.1 version, due for release by the end of the year, but will also be showcasing its latest freeware tool, Sigma Interact.

Important industrial metals that are needed worldwide are mined in Russia. The war in Ukraine is now making it necessary to dig very deep into one's pocket.

Italy — Actually, a crowdfunding campaign was supposed to help the electric car XEV Yoyo achieve a breakthrough. But its goal was not achieved. Nevertheless, the Italians have now dared to launch it on the market.

Programmable materials are true shape-shifters, changing their properties in a controlled and reversible way at the touch of a button. What this means is explained here by the researchers currently working on it.

The recent World Car Awards (WCA) ceremony, held in April in New York, once again grabbed the attention of the global automotive community, but another star of the night was the eye-catching 3D printed trophy that was presented to the category winners.