With the Dosing Hub, Krüss is launching a system solution for contact angle measurements that is designed for automatic dosing sequences with up to three different dosing units. With high speed and precise positioning, the system enables reliable wetting analyses with up to four liquids and masters challenging measurement tasks with special dosing units.

For Local Motors' autonomous electric vehicle Olli 2.0, Italy-based CRP Technology manufactured two applications using Windform composite materials. As additions to the original Olli 2.0 model, the 3D printed parts have supported the individual approval for a project in Europe.

For the ongoing production of a particular component for a defence industry customer, subcontractor PRV Engineering, Pontypool, has invested in a Spinner U5-630 trunnion-type, 5-axis, vertical-spindle machining centre (VMC). It was delivered in mid-2021 by Whitehouse Machine Tools, Kenilworth, sole sales and service agent for the German-built machines in the British and Irish markets.

The topic of sustainability is currently omnipresent — and with good reason. Sustainable goals have been firmly anchored in Braunform's corporate policy.

One of the UK’s leading aluminium casting foundries, Alucast, is celebrating its 50th birthday in style after announcing plans for a new £1.2m technical centre and machine shop.

Sigma Labs has expanded its Print Rite 3D in-process quality assurance solution to support selective laser sintering polymer manufacturing and received a purchase order for two Print Rite 3D systems which have been shipped to the customer.

Wild & Küpfer (W&K) produces plastic injection moulded parts that meet high quality standards. The main player is the company's own tool shop, where a Kern Micro and, since 2020, a Kern Micro HD ensure precision and productivity.

South Korea — Desktop Metal and the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (Kitech) announced a partnership to accelerate the industrialisation and adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in South Korea starting with the installations of the Desktop Metal Shop System and Production System P-1 platforms.

Cold Jet will present their new IoT-enabled dry ice blaster at K 2019. It allows for more customisation in the cleaning process, according to the company.

Italy —The organisation of Lamiera 2022 is in full swing. The international exhibition dedicated to the industry of sheet-metal forming machines tools and innovative technologies related to the sector is set to take place at Fieramilano Rho from 25 to 28 May.