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.

Israel – ETMM's Editor-in-Chief, Barbara Schulz, visited Iscar’s headquarters in Tefen in the northern part of Israel in March this year and had the chance to talk to Jacob Harpaz, CEO of Iscar and president of the IMC Group.

UK – To mitigate against the possible impacts of Brexit, UK-based 3D printing and measurement expert Renishaw has been focused on ensuring that its customers within the EU are able to receive optimal support from local offices.