LK Metrology's 34 portable measuring arms now feature a standard 4.5-inch mounting ring for greater stability and precision. The Version 3 Freedom Arms, available in 6-axis and 7-axis variants, offer higher accuracy with lightweight carbon fibre construction and absolute rotary encoders.

Yamazaki Mazak and its Spanish representative, Intermaher, reported a successful participation at the recent BIEMH trade show in Bilbao, driven by strong levels of enquiries and high visitor turnout.

Swiss Steel Group underscores the importance of precise data in sustainable steel production. Processing over 2.2 million tonnes of scrap annually, the company is not only a major recycling entity in Europe but also a pioneer in producing green steel from recycled materials.

Plastics processor Ensinger is expanding its top management. On 1 July, Björn Schneekloth joined the family-owned company as a Managing Director. Together with the two long-standing Managing Directors Dr Roland Reber and Ralph Pernizsak, he will be responsible for both Ensinger GmbH and the Ensinger Group.

Standard parts manufacturer Strack Norma responds to the increasing demands of the market by introducing two new mechanical, round limit switches to their product range.

Registration is open for the new one-day Surface Metrology and Tribology class, which will be held in Livonia, Michigan, Nov. 14, 2024. The one-day class offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of surface roughness, friction and wear analysis, and their applications in manufacturing and product development.

At Fakuma, Strack Norma will unveil new injection moulding and die-casting tools, featuring efficient thread unscrewing units, adaptable slide kits, high-temp limit switches, an advanced water filter and 3D-printed spiral cores for better cooling and reduced cycle times.

Mantle has secured 20 million dollar in Series C funding, boosting its total to over 61.5 million dollars. This will support the expansion of its cutting-edge metal 3D printing technology, Trueshape, which promises to reduce costs and speed up production for toolmakers.

Asahi Kasei’s newest global car user survey gives insights into the brand loyalty and buying behavior of car users in the four major automotive markets: Germany, the United States, China, and Japan. It also provides background information on technological reasons for consumers’ hesitance to switch to electric cars.

NSK Europe, a global leader in motion control technologies, will use the forthcoming AMB 2024 international exhibition for metalworking to shine the spotlight on its latest solutions for machine tools. NSK bearings, ball screws and linear guides can deliver significant gains for both machine users and builders.