Germany — At the spring meeting of the VDMA Working Group Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing (WG Laser), members elected a new board for the next four years.

As the technology partner for the Nakamura-Tome brand of powerful multi-tasking turning centres, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) announced the arrival of a new precision CNC multitasking lathe. With the concept of ‘next level machining’, the new Nakamura-Tome SC-200II machine has evolved way beyond its predecessor, the SC-200.

The manufacturer of plastic products Röchling Medical uses Servomold servo motor controlled unscrewing units in 8- and 16-cavity injection moulds for pharmaceutical closure caps. The patented design of the unscrewing system ensures long service lives, minimises wear, and thus gurantees high reliability and efficiency.

Rapid tooling is well on its way to becoming the industry standard in many application areas. In this article we have summarised definitions, applications and much more about rapid tooling for you.

Inkbit, a company specialising in advanced additive manufacturing, has announced a partnership with Makelab, a provider of on-demand 3D printing services. The collaboration aims to reduce time-to-market, support adaptive hardware development, and provide greater access to Inkbit's Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology for various manufacturers and designers.

If you are looking for a machining centre that exceeds all heavy-duty cutting performance demands, GM CNC now has the new Victor Vcenter G-series of machines available. High stability and rigidity are the foundation blocks of this range.

The Plastics Industry Association has released “The U.S. Plastics Industry in 2022 in Seven Charts,” a recap of the plastics industry 2022 economic performance. This includes projections of end-of-year monthly data that has not been released at the time of writing this article. All told, demand for plastics and plastic products stayed stable in 2022.

At this year's EMO trade fair in Hannover, DMG Mori will present and demonstrate on its 9,000 m2 stand a new Machining Transformation (MX) framework based on four innovative technology and solution pillars — Process Integration, Automation, Digital Transformation and Green Transformation.

EMO Hannover returns after a four-year break, attracting a large number of international visitors. With a focus on automation, digitalisation and sustainable manufacturing, the event draws participation from 45 countries and emphasises emerging technologies such as collaborative robots.

Israel — 3D printing company Stratasys has published its inaugural report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities, following GRI Standards for sustainability reporting. The report outlines the company’s commitment to ESG and establishes benchmarks for future targets.