In the run-up to Christmas, Open Mind is showing how an exact replica of the world-famous nutcracker from the Ore Mountains is milled from aluminium. The example demonstrates an end-to-end digital process chain and efficient 5-axis machining with Hypermill.

In early 2024, adventurers Mike Fuchs, Oliver Gehrking, and David Arlandis embark on a challenging journey from Frankfurt to North Africa, testing the limits of thermoplastic bicycle frames across 1,300 kilometers of diverse terrains. This expedition, blending endurance and technology, will traverse mountains, snowfields, and deserts on the innovative Buddy X1 e-bike, showcasing its durability and sustainability.

The upcoming Grinding Hub event in Stuttgart, set for May 2024, is shaping up to be a grand success with a significant increase in its scale and international participation. Already, 375 companies from 28 countries have confirmed their attendance, reflecting a substantial growth from the previous event, especially from Asian exhibitors like China.

Discover RJG's latest innovation: MAX, the Process Advisor, now part of the CoPilot process control system. Using AI and Master Molder techniques, MAX provides real-time guidance to optimise injection moulding processes.

Stratasys announced four new P3 materials including Somos Weather X 100, as well as the development of its Kimya PC-FR and FDM HIPS validated materials for the F900. The addition of these new materials opens the possibilities for more manufacturing applications and to accelerate the expansion of material options available in the marketplace.

Plastpol, the leading event for the plastics processing industry in Central and Eastern Europe, returns for its 28th edition in Kielce, Poland from 21-24 May 2024. Featuring advanced technologies, innovative injection moulding and extrusion machinery, the show attracts top companies from Europe and Asia.

The 3D-printed spiral core for near-contour core cooling is Strack Norma’s new innovation in the field of injection moulding standards. The additive manufacturing process realises an optimised cooling system that shortens cycle times and increases moulded part quality.

Against a backdrop of difficult trading conditions in the UK machine tool industry during 2023, Hurco Europe's turnover to the end of its financial year in November was surprising. It turned out to be a record year for sales, higher than the best previous figure, achieved in 2018.

German technology company Trumpf is collaborating with European space-travel start-up The Exploration Company to produce key spacecraft components using metal 3D printing. The aim is to create cost-effective, reusable spacecraft for missions to Earth's orbit and the moon.

Vomat, a German filter manufacturer, utilizes advanced ultra-fine filtration technology to ensure the availability of pure cooling lubricants throughout the production process, especially for tool regrinding. The company’s filtration systems, featuring efficient pumps and automated controls, not only save energy and costs but also enhance the performance of reground tools, approaching that of new ones.