Materials manufacturer Hyperion Materials & Technologies has expanded its tooling industry offerings with the introduction of two new polycrystalline diamond (PCD) product lines, P-Series and U-Series.

Zeller+Gmelin is introducing four new high-performance cutting oils designed for non-ferrous metal processing. These specialized products are formulated to meet the technical challenges of non-ferrous metal processing, ensuring tool life and performance while avoiding issues associated with sulphur additives.

Quickparts UK announced the lineup of distinguished speakers for its upcoming Open House event on 6th December, 2023. The event will feature a keynote address by Tal Golesworthy, Technical Director at Exstent, and a case study presentation by Frank Worcester, Lead Design Engineer at Cerca Magnetics.

Stratasys is expanding its collaboration with Encee in Germany by establishing Encee Medical, a dedicated division focused on distributing Stratasys' medical solutions.

Software company Machine Works has unveiled Polygonica 3.3, a significant upgrade to its polygon mesh component software library, offering a range of new features and improvements. Polygonica is a useful tool for various industrial sectors, enabling the resolution of complex 2D and 3D geometrical challenges.

CAD/CAM solution Fikus Works 24, integrated with Solid Works CAD, continues to lead in wire EDM CAM. This latest version introduces significant enhancements for the efficient machining of repetitive geometries and complex patterns.

In the third quarter of 2023, the German machine tool industry witnessed a significant drop in orders compared to last year, with both domestic and foreign demand declining. Dr. Wilfried Schäfer of the VDW highlights global economic factors impacting investments and notes a particular weakness in the Chinese market.

This year's German Sustainability Award, probably the most prestigious award of its kind in Europe, will be presented in Düsseldorf on 23 November. The Swiss Steel Group, based in Lucerne, Switzerland, and Düsseldorf, Germany, is celebrating its victory in the Metal Industry category against extremely strong competition.

Formnext 2023, held in Frankfurt from 7-10 November, solidified its position as a pivotal event in Additive Manufacturing (AM) and modern production technologies. With a record-breaking attendance of over 32,000 professionals, the event showcased a remarkable increase from the previous year. International presence was also significant.

With a newly developed CO2 calculation tool, the plastics company and medical supplier Carmo is preparing itself and its customers for a future with strict documentation requirements.