Switzerland — Swiss company Starrag Group, which specializes in precision cutting machine tools, uses Vericut NC simulation software to predict machining times. In addition to verification and optimization of NC programs, it provides a precise indication of the runtime of the optimized machining on the machine.

Lauda Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co. KG has announced the acquisition of GFL (Gesellschaft für Labortechnik mbH) today. This is the third takeover in total Lauda. While the previous acquisitions primarily served to open up new business areas in the industrial environment, Lauda intends to expand its competencies in the field of laboratory technology with GFL.

The release of VISI software includes a boost for reverse engineering, along with a range of new and enhanced CAD/CAM functions for the mold and die market.

Azerbaijan — Socar Polymer has introduced two new grades of impact copolymer polypropylene (ICP) resins that are the first in its portfolio to incorporate Milliken Chemical’s Hyperform HPN performance additive for polypropylene (PP).

Megatron becomes exclusive global distributor for the “SpaceMouse Module” 3Dconnexion and Megatron expand cooperation

CNC Software, Inc., producers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, announces a 3-axis and 4-axis milling post processor that will unleash the highest productivity on Sinumerik-controlled machine tools.

Aaron Farrag becomes the new chief operating officer at FarragTech and is planning to extend production abroad.

Hard times for foundries: The boom of 3D metal printing is threatening their market shares for metal-cast components. They need to modernise their production processes.

Moulding Expo was firmly on the schedule of many equipment suppliers and end users, but the organizers of the Stuttgart Exhibition Center had to pull the emergency brake due to the pandemic development and cancel the industry’s highlight event. But what are the consequences for the industry? ETMM asked Moulding Expo Project Manager Florian Niethammer about what happens next.

On 1 January 2019, a new subsidiary manager took over at Arburg's Italian subsidiary in Peschiera Borromeo: Raffaele Abbruzzetti was appointed to the role as the successor to Björn Norén, who retired from his position at Arburg at the end of 2018.