The specialist for advanced metrology solutions, Automated Precision, announced the release of its redesigned XD Laser and the all-new wireless Swivel Check. According to the company, these innovations mark a significant leap forward in machine tool calibration, delivering enhanced performance and user convenience.

Ensinger is boosting its Composites division by installing a high-performance double belt press in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen. This facility, from Berndorf Band Engineering, will enhance the production of thermoplastic composite materials used mainly in automotive engineering applications and the aerospace industry.

Durability, precision, and reliable availability are crucial when selecting guiding elements. Meusburger, a leading standard parts manufacturer, offers numerous solutions for ejector set guiding.

Indexable inserts require high-precision manufacturing to ensure their performance and durability. Any small defects can significantly impact their effectiveness and lead to high costs. A German company, Xactools, has developed an advanced AI-driven inspection system for a Scandinavian manufacturer to enhance the quality control of these inserts.

Audi Sport optimized production for the Audi E-Tron GT using 3D printing and design automation. They quickly designed 200 custom tools, jigs, and fixtures with Fixturemate software, drastically reducing design time. Using Ultimaker 3D printers and materials like Tough PLA and TPU, they cut costs by over 80 percent and produced tools in just one day.

The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) has released an official analysis of capital expenditures and its impact on the plastics industry. The plastics industry's profitability depends on its main customers and will be affected by the uneven impacts of current monetary policies across different sectors.

3D printing company AIM 3D, a pioneer in granulate 3D printing, has successfully relaunched following a phase of shareholder restructuring and consolidation. The company has optimised its innovative Voxelfill process, ensuring stronger and more consistent 3D-printed components. With strategic partnerships and advancements in their 3D pellet printers, the company plans to make significant strides in the additive manufacturing industry.

The complexity of an injection-moulded component dictates the design and production effort of the moulding tool. Hasco offers a range of solutions for multi-stage demoulding, including latch locking units and two-stage ejectors.

Software company Open Mind will be exhibiting at AMB from 10 to 14 September 2024 in Stuttgart. The manufacturer of the HypermillI CAD/CAM suite will not only be presenting innovative extensions to its software, but also its range of services, from practical training to solution concepts for process optimisation.

3D printing company X-Jet has announced the addition of 17-4PH stainless steel to its portfolio of materials for metal and ceramic additive manufacturing. The new material, offering high hardness and tensile strength, has been introduced to expand industrial applications across a range of sectors.