Different phenomena can occur, causing a finished product to divert from the original model. Iterative processes of quality control are used to make sure that the parts live up to the standards.

With multiple options for additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing platforms available today, it can be confusing for potential users to select the best fit for their needs.

Stefan Hoheisel to lead sales activities in Central Europe for leading 3D measurement company.

Oen Mind Technologies was very pleased with the level of interest of the company's mould and tool making solutions received at the recently held Moulding Expo. Visitors at the trade fair who hadn’t yet heard about the optimisation options available with 5-axis tangent plane machining were able to learn more about this solution at its booth, where a large model of a conical barrel cutter was on exhibit.

Italy — In the fourth quarter 2021, the index of machine tool orders analysed by the Economic Studies Department & Business Culture of the Italian industry association Ucimu showed a 49.4 percent upturn compared the period October-December 2020. The absolute value of the index was 129.1 (base 100 in 2015). It is a record-breaking value that has never been registered before.

Horn has developed the DA62, a new milling system for corner, face and plunge milling. This system uses a six-edged indexable insert. Both sides of the insert can be used and it has three axial and radial cutting edges on each side.

At Moulding Expo 2017 MHS Heisskanaltechnik will be presenting its new Contour manifold hot runner system, which it says offers one the freedom to place gates at any angle for plastic parts with curves or special gating requirements.

As a precision manufacturer at the high end of its sector, Eropräzisa makes no compromises with its milling tools. This is why, for the last few years, it has decided to commit to using the MMC Hitachi Tool range of tools for 'hard milling' operations, i.e., machining after the heat treatment process.

Global athletic company New Balance will launch the Fuel-Cell Echo Triple for athlete footwear on 27 September, which will retailed around 175 dollars.

USA/UK – Stratasys together with Angel Trains, DB ESG and train operator, Chiltern Railways, have joined forces to trial the first 3D-printed parts in an in-service passenger train.