The manufacturer of standardised modular components and custom hot runner systems, Hasco, celebrated its centenary on 15 May, with Managing Director Christoph Ehrlich welcoming 450 guests to the event.

Software company Sprutcam Tech has announced the release of updates 17.0.14 and 17.0.15 for its Sprutcam X and Sprutcam X Robot CAD/CAM software, introducing over 200 changes designed to enhance functionality and user experience.

As part of its sustainability strategy to reduce its carbon footprint, the Schmersal Group plans to use 20 percent recycled material in the manufacture of safety switches with plastic housings. Initial independent tests by the Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute show promising results.

Clara Smith has become the Vice President of Strategy & Transformation at Seco and a member of the Seco Management Group, reporting to President Stefan Steenstrup. Based in the UK, Smith brings extensive expertise in strategy, transformation, and leadership.

Tooling manufacturer Horn introduces the SG66 carbide insert grade for turning case-hardened steel components up to 58 HRC. Featuring high flexural strength, SG66 excels in interrupted cutting and outperforms CBN in specific applications.

Investing large sums in large machines is no longer in keeping with the times. The subscription model is conquering the business world. Today, major players in machine and plant construction are already creating value with so-called subscriptions. Recurring revenues with subscriptions have increased almost 60-fold in Europe since 2015.

The new Profitemp hot runner diagnosis device by Meusburger is especially designed for electrical testing of heaters and sensors as well as preheating and heating up the hot runner.

Cleaning processes often offer considerable potential for improvement when it comes to making parts cleaning operations more reliable, economical and sustainable. The first step is to carry out a systematic process analysis that also takes a close look at upstream and downstream production steps.

As the UK’s leading plastics exhibition and conference turns 75 in 2023, Rapid News Group, the organiser of the event, opens nominations for the Interplas 75 @ 75 — the most influential figures in the UK plastics industry during the 75-year history of the event.

At AMB in Stuttgart, Germany, from 13th to 17th September, Lach Diamant will be presenting its top performers for turning hardened steels and aluminium.