Scientists have measured the highest toughness ever recorded, of any material, while investigating a metallic alloy made of chromium, cobalt, and nickel (CrCoNi). Not only is the metal extremely ductile — which, in materials science, means highly malleable — and impressively strong, its strength and ductility improve as it gets colder. This runs counter to most other materials in existence.

Celebrating 25 years of innovation, Servomold emerges as a global leader in automating injection mould tools. Explore Servomold's journey of growth, adaptation, and commitment to its roots while revolutionizing the plastics industry with clean, space-saving solutions.

Metrology company LK Metrology and the Precision Measurement Group of the Cross Company have finalised a new sales agreement that brings the LK Metrology line of CMMs and related metrology products to the Cross Company’s calibration labs and service centers across the Southeast and Central United States.

With two new machines arriving for saw blade manufacturers; Thomas Wenger, the Product Manager for Carbide Saws and a seasoned expert with 24 years of service at Vollmer discusses the concept behind the two new machines that will supersede the CHD270 and CHF270 saw blade processing machines.

Back in 2021, the cooperation between Toolcraft from Germany and Yogya Presisi Teknikatama Industri (PT. YPTI) from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was officially confirmed with a Memorandum of Understanding. Now Toolcraft is taking over a share in the Indonesian partner's company, thus creating a base for itself in the Asian region.

At Fakuma 2023, Oerlikon HRS Flow presented hot runner technology for more sustainability and efficiency in injection moulding. The focus was on applications such as thin-walled packaging, caps and closures as well as medical technology products and also included the processing of biopolymers and compostable compounds.

The partner country for Formnext 2023, which takes place 7 — 10 November, will be the Nordic region, comprising the countries Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Besides having many innovative companies participating at the exhibition for AM technologies and the next generation of manufacturing, these countries will also play a significant role in the supporting events program.

Marek Domanski has been Operations Director at Buehler ITW Test & Measurement since the beginning of the year. According to Domanski, one of his objectivs is the intensive cooperation with the company’s key suppliers.

From the standards specialist Hasco, we showcase a selection of the seven most interesting new products and offers for tool and mould makers.

The WFL Technology Meeting took place in Linz, Austria, from 12th to 23rd June 2022. Live machining on all Millturn machine types and the latest automation and software solutions were shown. The program comprised expert discussions and presentations on the pioneering trends and developments in the industry.