CHIMEI is a high-performance materials company that develops and manufactures advanced polymer materials, synthetic rubbers, and specialty chemicals. The aim is always to enable the client to enhance product performance while minimizing environmental impact.

The ISTMA Europe Meeting 2025 in Berlin brought together tool and mold makers, researchers, and key customer industries for two days of exchange on market developments, technology trends, and Europe’s position in global competition. Discussions centered on collaboration, customer expectations, and the strategic future of European toolmaking.

One of the UK’s leading technology specialists is set to launch a new deployable hybrid manufacturing system that can be set-up in just twenty-five minutes.

From self-closing swing doors to enhanced braking systems, Hymer Steigtechnik’s expanded configurator now offers greater flexibility, safety and usability — supported by a newly redesigned website.

With Inserts Pro, Anca introduces a powerful all-in-one solution that streamlines insert grinding, cuts production costs and boosts productivity across automotive, aerospace and medical applications.

The mould-making system from Büfa Composite Systems is being extended with the new VE 6699 Tooling Infusion resin. The material enables emission-free production in a closed infusion process and offers improved mechanical and thermal resistance for demanding GRP applications.

After years of delivering ultra-hard 3D-printed metals, VBN Components now introduces Vibenite 130 — a tough, high-strength alloy engineered for fatigue-resistant applications. The launch at Formnext 2025 marks a new step in combining hardness, durability and sustainable near-net-shape manufacturing.

Machine Works will present the latest releases of its Polygonica and Machine Works software at Formnext 2025, taking place from 18 to 21 November in Hall 11.0, Booth C02 in Frankfurt.

Clean cooling lubricants unlock surprising productivity gains: Vomat shows how ultra-fine microfiltration and precise temperature control turn sustainability in tool grinding into measurable performance.

UK metalformers warn of an “Energy Armageddon” as new levies and soaring non-commodity charges push energy bills to breaking point — with SMEs facing million-pound cost hikes and calling for immediate government action.