The manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, Thomson Industries, has announced the launch of an online selector tool that streamlines the purchasing experience for its precision ball screws.

Gebr. Becker will present at Formnext two blower types, which fulfill conditions required for the production of high quality components in selective laser melting.

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, announced a software partnership with Materialise, a global provider of 3D printing solutions.

E-mobility not only affects automobile manufacturers, but also has an impact on smaller suppliers. Dr. Jochen Kress of Mapal explains what changes a C parts supplier is facing and how the company intends to compensate for potential sales losses.

Toolmaker Sandvik Coromant has developed a closed-loop return-and-recycle process for tungsten carbide recycling that enables customers to both preserve the environment and enjoy business benefits. The sustainability initiative is designed to be hassle-free.

Germany/ UK – Mapal's consolidated group sales rose by around 6% from €510m in 2014 to €540m in 2015. Moreover, Mapal and Haimer have concluded a partnership and licensing agreement.

Möller-Flex is a specialist for flexible plastics and products made of several materials. As its hot runner system supplier, the injection moulding company has chosen Günther because the hot runner nozzles meet their requirements for a constant temperature in an outstanding manner.

Leading producer of specialised PVD coatings for components and tools Oerlikon Balzers says its coatings protect moulds better to enable improved performance, while reducing maintenance and running costs for manufacturers.

The most widely used process in 3D metal printing is probably selective laser melting. A contract manufacturer gives design tips to achieve the best results for this process.

HP launched its Metal Jet Technology for the cost-effective production of high-quality metal parts in large quantities. The 3D metal print technology's first customers include Volkswagen.