Creaform, a business unit of Ametek, announced the release of peel 3 and peel 3.CAD, brand-new 3D scanners that offer the best 3D scanning value. These professional-grade scanners provide high performance, great versatility and affordability to anyone who needs it, the company claims.

With Artificial intelligence (AI) an important technology is moving from the research lab into daily use. Not fast enough, perhaps, in the view of those hoping to gain a significant competitive edge from AI. Rather sinisterly in the view of others who currently only have a vague idea of how self-thinking machines could change their everyday working lives.

In the rapidly evolving field of manufacturing, the pursuit of efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness has led to groundbreaking research and technological advancements. One such area of innovation is the application of additive manufacturing processes in the design and production of cutting tools.

AMB, International Exhibition for Metal Working, will also again live up to its reputation as the leading event for the metal working industry in 2024. According to the organisers, this is clearly illustrated by the high level of commitment shown by the industry and the number of registrations that have already been received.

The electrical discharge machines (EDM) market in Europe was heavily impacted with the emergence of the global pandemic in early 2020. A year down, the industry segment is still struggling to get back on track. We put a spotlight on the current condition of the European EDM market.

To overcome various machining challenges and boost productivity, Seco has introduced new toolholders, PCBN inserts, round carbide inserts and extra-long solid carbide drills with enhanced versatility and tool life. These innovative products are aimed at applications ranging from general ISO turning to high-volume hard turning and deep hole drilling.

30-taper vertical machining centre (VMC) manufacturer Brother, Japan, has introduced a new 5-axis model with a swivelling rotary table, the Speedio U500Xd1. Despite having a nominal footprint of just 1.5 x 2 metres, it is capable of multi-face machining of components up to 500 mm diameter by 270 mm high and weighing up to 100 kg.

Additive manufacturing is a key technology for US consumer products group Procter & Gamble. The global player in particular emphasises the favourable aspects of combining different technologies for producing and modifying machine and tool components.

Meusburger presented a mould making innovation: the E 3380 compact slide unit. It is the only compact slide unit with a prefabricated cooling hole and an integrated fountain on the market.

Foba is attending the International Manufacturing Technology Show IMTS in Chicago with three laser marking systems on site and two sample marking giveaways. Automated mark alignment with Foba Mosaic, marking on a tube using a rotary unit as well as high-speed in-line marking will be presented, in addition to the latest product developments.