Winners of the ZF awards came from all over the world. Among them is also Horn in the supplier category.

UK — For generations, machine operators have tentatively followed the prescribed cutting speeds and feeds based on manufacturer recommendations, having to later reduce cutting parameters and productivity rates based upon excessive tool vibration and deflection. The new Millmax service from MSC analyses and records the frequencies of these vibrations and interprets the data to provide the customer with the optimal machining parameters.

UK — The occurrence of machine tool quadrant glitches during circular interpolation routines are an established issue. Thanks to a development from NSK, it is possible to mitigate the effects of this unwanted phenomenon.

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UK — Northumberland-based Arcot Engineering has upgraded its capabilities by investing in new cutting-edge machining technology from Yamazaki Mazak.

France — French digital and additive manufacturing engineering company, Multistation is going to play a key role in the distribution and support of the Meltio metal 3D printing solutions in the French market, as the prime official reseller.

Germany — Männer has developed a mould with an innovative cluster concept to ensure moulders can produce high-quality parts at a rate that meets high industry demand. Disposable IVD articles that require high precision, high quality, and high production volume are now possible.

UK — With the arrival of the new 222 System of turning and grooving tools, Guhring has extended its range of turning solutions. The new parting-off line features high productivity, efficiency and performance parameters, the company states.

Germany — By optimising a roughing process when recessing 42CrMo4 steel (1.7225) hardened to 1,000 N/mm2, German subcontractor Jörg Bamann CNC Dreh- und Frästeile in Geretsried has been able to save just under 100 minutes per component thanks to the use of DAH high-feed milling cutters manufactured by Tübingen-based Paul Horn.

A Brother Feedio robotic component handling system will be shown linked to the Japanese manufacturer's Speedio M140X1 5-axis, 30-taper mill-turn centre on the stand of sole UK and Ireland agent, Whitehouse Machine Tools at Southern Manufacturing 2019 .