UK — Since February, a new release has been available for users of the Automation 1 control platform from Aerotech. Version 1.2 features numerous functional enhancements and is now automatically included when ordering the standard version.

UK — The manufacturer and supplier of solid carbide and indexable cutting tools, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC), has now introduced the new Smart Drawer vending solution.

Germany — Creaform has added a 3D scanner to its Academia educational solution suite. Ideal for smaller parts and additive manufacturing, this latest extension of the offer is to enable teachers, students, and researchers alike to effortlessly go from 3D scanning to 3D printing.

UK — A collaborative partnership between cutting tool technologies specialist, Seco Tools, and CNC simulation and optimisation software provider, CG Tech, is aiming to improve customer's manufacturing operations.

UK — For customers who missed the latest Esprit and KME webinar, the companies are offering a chance to catch up on demand.

Arburg's Freeformner 300-3X celebrated its world premiere at Formnext 2018. The machine is built for the additive manufacture of complex, resilient functional parts in hard/ soft cobinations.

The 3D printing industry is growing rapidly, and new printer manufacturers are entering the market nearly every day. To help you keep track, Ampower has created an overview of the most important technology providers in the fields of plastic and metal printing.

Canada — The new Temp Master-ME hot runner temperature controller from Mold-Master has been launched for global release. The ME platform is focused on providing a controller unit that is economical, simple to operate/maintain and available with short lead times (off the shelf/ready to ship).

Germany — 3D printing of metals is currently changing many production processes in the industry. As a supplement and alternative to foundry technology, the 3DMP process offers an opportunity to manufacture even large workpieces economically in small numbers. This does not necessarily have to be seen as a competition — an additive manufacturing machine could be an ideal expansion of the manufacturing processes offered by foundries.

UK — Machine tool solution provider, Engineering Technology Group (ETG), has become a technical partner of the Winbro Technologies Group. With this partnership, the UK company can now offer laser machining as well.