With time becoming an increasingly important factor in every area, every minute saved can make the difference. Buehler is aiming to reduce the time in lab testing with their new line of Automet grinder-polishers.

UK — With the arrival of the FGC 2 Flexible Grinding Centre from the Winbro Technology Group, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) now also offers 5-axis grinding.

USA — Additive manufacturing expert 3D Systems has signed an agreement to sell its On Demand Manufacturing business to private equity firm Trilantic North America. The purchase price is $ 82 million, subject to certain closing conditions and adjustments.

Germany — The RT-HLKK1000 punching machine from Karl Klink is designed with a servo drive. This drastically reduces the cycle time and improves cut quality — for instance in the production of ball cages for the automotive industry.

Germany – The German Association of Tool and Mould Makers‘ (VDWF) networking event for young entrepreneurs “Voll Wild” entered the third round on 27 September 2016. The event once again exceeded expectations, drawing around 50 participants to the event, which aims to bring young entrepreneurs in Germany’s mould making sector together.

UK — The manufacturer of cable tie moulds, Hellermann Tyton, could increase EDM performance and reduce costs by investing in a special spark erosion machine.

Inovatools introduces its online shop Inoshop. The shop is available on iOS, Andorid and, of course, your browser.

Germany — In order to bolster the post processing of additive manufacturing, Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen will acquire three S1 systems from AM Solutions.

Productivity in metal cutting has constantly been increasing over the past decades — not least because of automation solutions that resulted in today's smart factory concepts. With their “Flexible Manufacturing Concept”, Erowa has been leading the way in this field since more than three decades.

Germany — Maintaining an optimal mould temperature is crucial for in the production of plastic parts. To ensure homogenous cooling, Knarr has designed plastic deflection baffles.