Germany - The Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) at the university of Aachen (RWTH) invites to the second International Injection Moulding Conference (IIMC 2015) to be held in Aachen on 30 September and 1 October 2015. The main topics at the conference will be innovative developments to improve the efficiency of injection moulding processes.

Participants from over 60 countries registered to take part in the Metav Web Sessions. Due to the high demand, more sessions are now in the planning stage.

France – CAM software provider DP Technology has released a new version of its flagship product Esprit 2015.

Mach will see Jones and Shipman presenting several highlights of the Hardinge Group at its booth including the premiere of an Okamoto toolroom machine.

Starrag Group is a global technology manufacturer of high-precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring and grinding workpieces of metallic, composite and ceramic materials. The company's products are marketed under the brand Starrag and include the product ranges Berthiez, Bumotec, Dörries, Droop+Rein, Ecospeed, Heckert, Scharmann, SIP, Starrag and TTL.

Each year, the Aktion Plagiarius society awards the most shameless forgeries and imitations of products. In 2018, ten products were awarded with the negative prize.

USA – CNC Software, developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software headquartered in Tolland, USA, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

Counterfeit bearings are a global issue, with all markets susceptible to the risks of buying these low-quality products.

Dormer Pramet has agreed to acquire the business of India-based Miranda Tools, a manufacturer of High-Speed Steel (HSS) and solid carbide cutting tools, subject to conditions.

Germany - The 17th Bensheim Technology Days, this time dedicated to the topic of precision injection moulding, concluded successfully on 11 September.