For manufacturers looking for a heavy-duty, robust and cost-efficient large bed turning centre, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) now has the Vulcan TC800 turning centre series in its range of machines.

Germany – The overhaul work ranges from making technical alterations to the system to full remodeling.

Workholding and clamping expert Hainbuch has now taken intelligent workholding to a new level with its IQ range of chucks and mandrels. Chucks and mandrels with the new IQ technology manage and monitor production to improve workflow, productivity and consistency for the end-user.

Tooling specialist Widia has introduced the WCE family of end mills, offering performance and reliability for small to medium batch sizes at an affordable price.

Floyd Automatic Tooling has introduced the new Switch-Line Series of interchangeable turning tools from Applitec. Developed to deliver fast, easy tool changeovers with precision, repeatability and consistency, the new series has been designed for use with standard tool platens on turning centres.

Value takes many forms. But for one Italian company specialising in automotive and industrial DC motor production, Sumitomo(SHI) Demag is much more than a machinery supplier. The affinity, consultancy support and practical guidance supplied by over the last two decades has proved invaluable to Electro-Parts who embarked on launching a dedicated in-house moulding facility in 2002.

According to a new market research report the composites market size is expected to grow from 74.0 billion Dollar in 2020 to 112.8 billion Dollar by 2025, at a CAGR of 8.8 percent during the forecast period.

Among its extensive technology offering at Mach 2022, Yamazaki Mazak will be drawing show visitors attention to its entry level portfolio of machine tools on Stand 350 in Hall 20 at the Birmingham NEC.

3D printing solutions manufacturer BCN3D has announced a new 3D printing technology to advance alongside its FFF solutions: Viscous Lithography Manufacturing. According to the company, this novel technology surpasses stoppers such as initial investments in money or space, mechanical properties not up to standard, or incapability of large batch production.

UK-based Proto Labs has reported the release of an investment of £5 million for expansion plans.