At K 2025, the Domino project by Hasco, Arburg and Polar-Form are showcasing new impulses for mouldmaking. With a 3D-printed hot runner system and compact family mould concept, the partners demonstrate how innovation, cooperation and design freedom can lead to more economical, flexible and future-oriented production solutions.

A new rapid tooling service from Quickparts promises to deliver prototype and low-volume production parts across Europe in just five days.

An independent study by Seco Tools, Virtual Manufacturing UK, and Grob has confirmed that Vericut Optimizer not only reduces cycle times but also cuts machine energy consumption by around 19 percent when machining titanium parts.

Rubber-like materials are expanding the possibilities of industrial 3D printing. With thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), components can now be produced that combine elasticity, strength, and design freedom in a single process. Using selective laser sintering, Speedpart delivers flexible solutions from prototype to small series.

With the new Umill 1000, Emco closes the gap between its Umill 750 and 1500 models — a versatile 5-axis machining centre combining milling and turning in one compact, high-performance solution.

With its new Hummingbird ‘Tool Logistics’ module, Open Mind enables manufacturers to standardize tool data, streamline logistics, and reduce downtime through seamless CAM–MES integration.

Progressive Components has strengthened its Asset Management ecosystem with the launch of the CVe Monitor AC (Access), expanding its digital tooling portfolio for smarter, data-driven injection moulding operations.

With its new Integra production cell, developed with Primaform, Mold-Masters introduces a compact, energy-efficient alternative to conventional machines — cutting cycle times by up to 25 percent and reducing material use.

The new SmartScope M130 from OGP extends the M-Series range with a large-format 3D multisensor metrology system. It features enhanced optical performance, higher throughput, and increased capacity for precise measurement of large and heavy components.

Even under intense heat and deformation, metals keep a hidden order. MIT scientists have identified a new non-equilibrium state in alloys that challenges long-held assumptions about atomic mixing — and offers engineers a new lever to tune material performance.