EDM drilling is a non-contact drilling process which makes it possible to produce the smallest of drill holes, independent of material hardness at high speed. Once mainly used for creating starter holes for subsequent wire EDM operations, it is now extensively used in mould, tool and die making.

Additive fusion expert 9T Labs will host the Composites United Innovation Day on September 21, 2023, at its headquarter in Zürich, Switzerland. The event will focus on the theme of “Innovation through Collaboration“, and will feature presentations and discussions from leading experts in the composites industry.

Digital transformation can seem a daunting task for metal manufacturers but, in reality, every company can go at the pace that suits it best, minimising the effort of implementing changes while maximising the benefits from each step. This article explains the benefits of digital transformation and how it can be achieved in five easy steps.

Flow simulation data can significantly reduce the time until the real sampling of a tool, and avoid expensive tool modifications. The prerequisite is that the development partners work on the project in a centralised, simultaneous workflow instead of sequentially and contribute their know-how simultaneously.

Investment in Yamazaki Mazak’s European Manufacturing Plant continues apace following the purchase of new Studer S41 CNC universal cylindrical grinding machine.

Hasco introduces new Z 9410/... hexagon socket pipe plugs, available in either brass with an integrated FKM O-ring or in a high-temperature stainless steel version. Designed for sealing cooling holes in injection moulding tools, these plugs are compatible with hot or cold water and heat transfer oil, capable of withstanding various temperature ranges.

A huge number of business is affected by supply chain delays. That is why Stratasys has published a guide discussing how three polymer 3D printing technologies – SAF, P3 and FDM — are solid solutions for overcoming supply chain challenges.

US company Titan Tool Supply announced the recent expansion of its precision micro finishing tool online product catalog offerings. With this expansion, more than 100 unique products are now available for immediate customer order and shipment via its online shop.

Software company MV-Tec launched the latest version (5.2) of its easy-to-use machine vision software Merlic. The latest release enables complete machine vision applications to be quickly developed and deployed without having to write a single line of code.

The limits of computer-aided simulations are far from exhausted. At the Altair Technology Conference, the simulation specialist presented a variety of interesting applications with a focus on the automotive industry.