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.

Anyone who wants to be successful in plastic injection moulding today should rely on automation and the right production systems - just like Fuso.

The German machine tool industry is bracing for a decline in production in 2024, as revealed by Franz-Xaver Bernhard, Chairman of the VDW, at their annual press conference in Frankfurt. Domestic regulations and bureaucratic challenges, especially for SMEs, add to the industry's challenges.

Walter, a global supplier of precision tools for metal machining, has introduced the Tiger·tec Gold WSM33G grade, a patent-pending product. The WSM33G is Walter's first PVD grade to be specifically developed for the high loads that occur during grooving operations.

TPU has been available for the plastic laser sintering process for a long time, but what Speedpart offers is largely unique on the market. Post-processing makes the material even more flexible and waterproof.

Krones is on the verge of acquiring Netstal, a Swiss leader in injection moulding machines for the beverage, medical, and packaging sectors, from Krauss Maffei.

Rowan Crozier, CEO of metal pressing and stamping specialist Brandauer, has received an MBE in the New Year's Honours List for his contributions to manufacturing and enterprise in the West Midlands, UK. This prestigious honor is awarded to individuals in the United Kingdom for their exceptional contributions and achievements in various fields.

To increase its hot runner manufacturing capacity, Oerlikon HRS Flow is building a new automated plant in Italy. The facility, which is expected to be operational by the end of 2024, will use advanced technologies and increase production by 30 percent.

Medmix Switzerland faced challenges in optimising production for 2-component systems used in the dental industry. Previous methods relied on manual assembly machines and intermediate storage. To enhance efficiency and product quality, Medmix partnered with Krehl&Partner and Robomotion to employ ABB robots.