USA — The Crain Global Polymer Group and AMI are launching a major American exhibition focused on the design and production of injection-moulded plastic parts and products.

Germany/China – One year after the merger with the Chinese company Powerway, Berkenhoff, a German specialist for high-quality wire solutions, draws a positive conclusion, and launches a new, joint EDM product line in the mid-range segment. Berkenhoff boss Askan Duhnke expects further synergies.

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Germany – Ewikon will be showcasing its micro-manifold technology, a new standardised solution for the efficient large scale production of polyolefine parts in moulds with an extremely high number of cavities.

Germany – PSG Plastic Service will be presenting its new hot runner controller Profitemp+.

Leading Spanish company Ona carried out a study to analyse a wire electro-erosion process (WEDM) as an alternative to conventional machining (broaching) of firtree profiles in discs for the aeronautical sector. The EDM company says that firtree slot WEDM could become a viable industrial option and replace broaching in future.

Austria — The raw material crisis, particularly the steel producers’ supply bottlenecks and the dramatic increase of costs, has also impacted Meusburger. However, the company states that its stocks are large enough to guarantee delivery availability.

Middlesex Aerospace recently invested in two 5-axis multi tasking machines by Yamazaki Mazak, a long time partner and reliable provider.

Germany — The 27th edition of Fakuma — the international trade fair for plastics processing — will take place in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2021. In addition to ongoing developments in the digital transformation of the plastics processing industry, this event will also focus on the transition from linear to circular economy.

Germany — The Formnext Start-up Challenge provides a stage for young and innovative companies from the world of additive manufacturing. In addition to new, creative, and viable business ideas, the subject of sustainability also plays an important role in the selection of the winners.