Sustainability is not only driven by government regulations, but consumer demand and environmental awareness around the globe is driving more companies towards sustainable applications. Mold-Masters offers injection moulding solutions for both bio-resins and PCR.

After a four year hiatus, Mach 2022 will have an abundance of new technology on the show for visitors — but only Rainford Precision offers a free tool giveaway.

A strong order book has led a Thatcham-based manufacturer to invest in new state-of-the-art laser equipment and move to a new facility.

Meusburger offers springs for every too making requirement — from very low to extremely high loads. The range also includes accessories for smooth installation of system and elastomer compression springs. All springs are available from stock.

Germany — With the acquisition of a majority stake in fiber-laser specialist AFS, Trumpf expands its business with ultrashort pulse lasers for scientific and industrial applications.

Germany — Scanlab and Pulsar Photonics are launching a cooperation for development and distribution of more highly integrated laser scan systems in 2022. Besides collaborating on the development of the ‘Photonic Drill Engine’ for laser micro-drilling at a high throughput rate, Scanlab will thus be able to supply a range of beam shaping systems and other customised solutions.

Belgium — The value chain initiative to realise the circular economy for styrenic polymers, Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), has filed its second application for EU authorisation of mechanically recycled polystyrene (rPS) as food contact material. SCS has now already two submissions to be assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (Efsa).

USA — The developers of Mastercam, CNC Software, announced that Nicolas Le Moigne has been hired in the role of Director of Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Germany — With the Grinding Hub, Stuttgart is set to become the international hub for grinding technology and superfinishing from 17 to 20 May 2022. Two leading scientists in the field of tool making talk about what sets this show apart.

With a new turn-milling centre, Okuma will make a trade fair debut in the UK. The range presented at the stand of the Japanese company also comprises a vertical machining centre and Industry 4.0 applications.