Additive manufacturing is growing rapidly, as is its sub-section devoted to the printing of metal. Where are the companies pushing boundaries? What is the next technological leap?

The Arburg subsidiary in France officially opened its new building on 14 September 2002 in Tremblay-en-France. The subsidiary in France is the company’s oldest foreign location.

Cutting tools are the be-all and end-all of tool and mould making. Since efficiency and quality requirements in this industry are constantly increasing, suppliers respond with tools that are highly specialised to meet the demands of diverse customer applications.

Software developer Lantek has been supporting the sheet metal industry with its solutions for 35 years.

In a joint project, GF Machining Solutions and Zecha compare four different automated manufacturing processes for injection moulding — with a focus on their qualities and runtimes.

Meusburger has created a new hot runner controller especially for injection moulders. The Profitemp IM is a compact, handy and powerful hot runner control unit, which features many advantages and easy handling. The device is available from stock.

CAD/CAM company Mastercam has announced the 2022 Wildest Parts Competition winners. The competition is held each year to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing.

Cutting tool manufacturer BIG Kaiser introduces its new Hydraulic Chuck Ultra Precision, targeting machine shops requiring high-precision milling. Distributed by Industrial Tooling Corporation in the UK, the chuck promises runout of less than 1 micron at 4XD and offers an extended lifespan compared to traditional shrink-fit holders.

For the precision cutting of components and slots, Floyd Automatic Tooling has now introduced the new Nutex Star Mini system that complements the existing line of Nutex saws. The latest addition to this system now incorporates a powerful interface with small shank diameters that helps to extend the application possibilities.

The surface finish of moulds is crucial, because it has a major impact on the quality of the articles produced and on the lifetime of a tool. ECP is a unique method that ensures smooth surfaces. PMM Moldes from Portugal makes this technology available to other mould makers as well.