Software developer Sigma Labs announced that it has signed an agreement with AMFG, a provider of manufacturing execution systems (MES) software for additive manufacturing (AM). The goal of the partners is to expand the footprint of both companies’ solutions and provide the marketplace with an optimised AM solution.

Manufacturers need to measure and quantify the causes of unproductive time so they can optimise their efficiency. Machine Monitoring from Seco Tools provides them with the data-driven knowledge they need to not only manage production efficiency, but also increase both output volume and product quality.

Israel – Additive manufacturing specialist, Azoth, has received XJet’s first Carmel 1400M metal AM System — the first metal and ceramic material jetting system in the world. Repeatable, quality parts suitable for industrial production were the main reasons cited by Azoth for the investment.

Cutting tool manufacturer Mikron Tool expands its Crazy Mill Cool P&S milling cutter family, developed for roughing and finishing operations, with a toric version.

A toolmaker and injection moulder was tasked with developing a medical device; and then designing and machining a complex steel mould tool with around 30 components, to produce it.

Measurement expert Verisurf Software will present the new version 2022 of its universal measurement software at Control from 3rd to 4th May 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany.

The purchase of a new machine is always associated with costs and effort. It is all the more annoying if it turns out that the wrong choice was made. You should definitely avoid these ten mistakes!

With the release of Visi 2020.1, Hexagon enhances the progressive die design processes for the mould and die software. Additionally, improvements for the reverse module are also part of the release.

At Formnext, GF Machining Solutions and 3D Systems are presenting a metal AM workflow to manufacturers.

Mapal reports a sales growth of 6% for the financial year 2016. According to the company, the consolidated group sales rose from € 540 mn in 2015 to € 575 mn in 2016.