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.

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.

Technology company JPB Système has announced a significant expansion in Poland with a new production site. The move signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to serving its global client base and achieving ambitious targets moving forward with an increased ramp-up.

Germany — On the occasion of this year's Kuteno Kunststofftechnik Nord (plastics exhibition in Northern Germany) and in time for K 2022, Andreas Bexte, Bexte Kunststoff-Technik -BKT-, Essen, presents details of the cooperation agreement with LK IMM Europe, Travagliato, Italy.

Software company Module Works announces the 2023.04 release of its digital manufacturing software components. This first major release of 2023 offers several new options for controlling the machining parameters across different subtractive and additive processes.

Outsourcing non-core manufacturing activities could provide a hidden answer to industry’s growing skills shortage according to one of the sector’s leading CEOs, believes PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague. He argues that companies, struggling with the recruitment puzzle, are missing out on a golden opportunity to solve their ‘people woes’ and become faster and more efficient in the process.