Injection moulding tools with difficult demoulding techniques are a speciality of the Warburg/Germany based mould maker, FB Mold Design. They successfully tackle this demanding job with the help of standard mould components and hot runner technology from Hasco.

To avoid long set-up times and any resulting costs incurred by the clamping of work pieces and tools the company Enemac from Germany offers mechanical power clamping nuts for secure, fast and maintenance-free clamping.

Moulding Expo is this year’s most important trade fair for the European tool and mould making industry. The event offers an opportunity to come together to explore current trends and challenges. 400 exhibitors have registered, with more than a third coming from abroad.

Tool manufacturer Widia has added an AL Geometry to its ISO Turning portfolio, adding to its broad offering of tooling solutions for small to medium sized machine shops, machining aluminum and non-ferrous materials.

Sustainable technology specialist Anellotech is offering drum-quantity product samples of aromatics produced from recycled mixed waste plastics. The recycled benzene, toluene and xylenes (BTX) will be available to current and potential commercial partners.

It is acknowledged that run out can be relatively low on some hydraulic chuck systems, and this can diminish further after intensive use. This can now be significantly improved with the new Hydraulic Chuck Jet Through that has been introduced to Big Kaiser’s HDC (hydraulic chucks) series.

Manufacturers of iron, steel, or steel products need to be aware of the new EU Russian Sanctions that were implemented in September. The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) encourages companies to review the legislation.

Daniel Kaiser, former Managing Director of DMG Mori, and Benedikt Ruf, Co-Founder, form the top management of the Gindumac Group as Co-CEOs and Managing Partners.

Despite financial burdens and economic weaknesses, there is a halt in the downward trend of orders for German machine tools, particularly from abroad, driven by non-euro countries and large-scale orders. The industry is experiencing a reduction in difficulties due to factors like the end of China's zero-Covid policy and easing supply chain tensions.

Italy — The outcome was positive for the 2022 edition of Lamiera, the international trade show of sheet metal forming machines tools and related technologies, which took place at Fieramilano Rho from 18 to 21 May. Promoted by Ucimu and organised by CEU-Centro Esposizioni Ucimu, Lamiera returned to the scene after three years.