Suppliers to the oil, gas and power generation industries are no different to companies involved in any other supply chain — they need to constantly work smarter, quicker and more cost-effectively.

Manufacturing mould tools with a weight of 19 tons does not mean that the milling is less complex than with smaller tools. When German-based Pestel Pur Kunststofftechnik reached the limits of their CAM programming in difficult areas, they had to look for an alternative and turned to Solidcam.

A group of highly motivated students at the RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences in Germany posed the question: How can we make the mobility of the future as sustainable as possible?

According to the company, Anca’s Linx cylindrical linear motor ensures rigidity to deliver a superior finish on cutting tools every time achieving a surface finish roughness average as low as 0.16 Ra. Find out, how you can achieve a superior tooling surface finish with Anca's tips.

It is the nightmare of every manufacturer: While working on a important and time-sensitive production project, a machining centre fails and stops working. The only possible rescue is a quick replacement of the machine. In case of FGP Systems, they were able to get a replacement in the course of two weeks.

From 27 – 29 June 2017, PSE Europe 2017 will be opening its doors at the MOC Munich. At PSE Europe 2017, leading manufacturers will showcase innovative PU applications and solutions. Part of the shows programme is the Feature Area. In this dedicated space, exhibiting companies display innovative PU products. The exhibits showcase how Polyurethane applications enable specific product innovations.

UK — The manufacturer of high-performance motion control and positioning systems, Aerotech, launches the AGV-XPO. This highly dynamic, 2-axis laser scan head combines low-inertia, high-efficiency motors with ultra-high resolution position feedback and optimised structural dynamics.

Germany — No bore without a countersink, that is a widely applicable rule. For this reason, Mapal has a product in its portfolio for the machining step. With a huge investment, the production of the patented countersinks is being taken to a new level in 2022, the company announced.

Austria — 2021 was complicated by both supply shortages and rising commodity prices, as well as limited customer visits due to the Covid situation. Despite these challenges, Meusburger was able to guarantee continuous service and delivery availability. Thus, the standard parts manufacturer from Austria was able to achieve a turnover of 302 million euros.

Italy — Lamiera 2022 will take place one week earlier: the event is thus scheduled at Fieramilano Rho from 18 to 21 May 2022, the organiser Ucimu announced.