The injection moulding market is on a steady growth path, fueled by rising demand for lightweight materials, sustainable practices, and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. With applications expanding across industries like automotive, aerospace, and retail, this sector is reshaping the future of production.

Sandvik has acquired the business of Fastech, a long-standing Mastercam channel partner serving Ohio and eastern Kentucky. This strategic move enhances Mastercam’s ability to deliver cutting-edge CAD/CAM solutions and personalized support to manufacturers in the region.

Hansgrohe pioneers sustainability with a cutting-edge recycling system at its Offenburg plant. Developed with Impulstec and Getecha, the automated line reprocesses chromated injection-moulded parts, achieving 98 percent raw material reuse.

Determining the CO2 footprint of a machine tool is no simple task. With thousands of unique parts and varying manufacturing processes, the challenge is immense. A team of experts has now developed a practical, standardized approach to calculate the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).

“More precise and more productive” is once again the motto of DMG Mori's Open House this year. From 10 to 21 February 2025, visitors will not only be able to experience five world premieres up close, but also other highlights, such as the assembly of individual high-end machining centres.

The automotive industry is at a crossroads, grappling with the shift to electromobility, rising costs, and intense competition. For suppliers, adapting to this transformation requires more than resilience — it demands innovation.

Machinists are usually faced with the same challenges: consistently high precision, perfect surface quality — and all of this in a cost-efficient manner. Barry Cahoon, Product Solution Specialist Rotating Indexable — Europe at Sandvik Coromant, reveals what successful milling is all about.

Goodfellow aims to surpass 30 million pounds in group sales by expanding its material range, enhancing operational performance, and leveraging strategic acquisitions.

Lapi, a leading Italian thermoforming specialist, has sold a majority stake to Koinos Uno, the private equity fund of Koinos Capital SGR. The partnership includes a five-year plan to increase production capacity, expand globally and advance sustainability efforts.

Injection moulding and mould-making technologies have been an integral part of Toolcraft’s services for 20 years, and the company has successfully expanded in these areas. Alongside processing common thermoplastics and high-temperature materials, Toolcraft now also manufactures components made of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) — including a cup lid and a lens.