Swedish cutting-tool specialist Sandvik Coromant is making metal cutting both observable and controllable with sensor-based tools.

Méca-Précis implements a robotic measurement cell to streamline its inspection processes. This solution combines a coordinate measuring machine from Mitutoyo with robotics solutions from Engineering Data, effectively removing bottlenecks in the parts inspection process.

The 30th edition of Plastpol brought 15,000 visitors and 660 exhibitors from 36 countries to Kielce. The trade fair highlighted investments in automation, energy efficiency and recycling technologies despite a slower European plastics market.

Photopolymer resins enable highly precise 3D printing, but their cured structures are usually difficult to recycle. Researchers at Yokohama National University have now developed an initiator-free anthracene-based resin that can be reshaped and reused multiple times while remaining compatible with high-resolution stereolithography.

The Temperchip machining temperature sensor provides real time machining data that protects workpieces, allows users to meet stringent specification requirements and enables optimal utilization of cutting tools.

Autodesk Fusion users now have access to Module Works’ physics-based Smart Roughing technology. The add-in is designed to reduce manual toolpath optimisation and help CAM programmers achieve shorter cycle times in 3-axis roughing.

With the Eclipse LV100AMS, Nikon is targeting faster and more consistent industrial inspection. The automated microscope uses AI-supported image analysis to standardise quality control workflows, including applications such as grain size analysis.

A new, patented hot-gas welding process from BASF is significantly faster, more energy-efficient and gentler on materials — especially when used with Ultramid Advanced polyphthalamide (PPA) ...

In extrusion, poor tool maintenance can quickly turn into wasted material, costly downtime and rejected product. Careful cleaning, correct handling and precise reassembly of tips, dies and extrusion heads help processors maintain tolerances, reduce scrap and protect profitability.

High-quality polyurethane-coated plastic components can now be produced with a more compact clearmelt setup. Engel’s new machine concept places the PUR equipment closer to the mould, cutting feed-line length, simplifying installation and improving flexibility in production.