Measurement accuracy can’t be stressed enough in the mould making business. With the constant pressure to develop and deliver perfect products within a tight timeline, mould makers are always on the lookout for new and enhanced quality control technologies to increase productivity, reduce costs and save valuable time. ETMM brings to you an insight into the most recent metrology solutions from the ever-expanding industry.

Alsameca from the French town of Lutterbach has made a name for itself in these industries with high-quality cutting tools. When it comes to finding solutions for special cutting applications, the company works closely with the coating expert Cemecon — for example in the field of diamond-coated cutting inserts.

Germany is China's preferred technology partner in the manufacturing industry — a double-edged sword.

Get ready for more content than ever at Formnext 2023. The diverse program of supporting events will focus on a wide range of industry topics. The Service Provider Marketplace will celebrate its premiere this year and established events will be featuring new elements.

Kennametal has introduced its latest ceramic turning grade, KYHK15B, designed to deliver increased productivity and lower cost per edge in hard turning operations.

Effective January 1, 2023, the SIC Marking Group has acquired Nill + Ritz CNC-Technik thus expanding its range of marking systems for demanding industrial applications. With this transaction, the German SIC Marking GmbH is strengthening its presence in the south of Germany.

With the new rotary index table from LK Metrology, the speed with which someone can inspect a component using a portable, multi-axis measuring arm is increased by up to 40 percent. Instead of the part being static, the Freedom Index Table can be rotated to facilitate the inspection of all areas of a component.

German tool manufacturer Inovatools has introduced a special high-gloss finish for high-end milling cutters and drills, which significantly improves their performance and extends their service life by double-digit percentages.

“Inspiring the Extraordinary” sets the theme for IMTS 2024 — The International Manufacturing Technology Show, taking place September 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago just one year from now.

The plastics processing sector is one of the most energy-intensive industries. Plastic packaging manufacture particularly stands out in this respect with its high-speed machines and high production quantities. As the demand for high-quality plastic packaging will continue to rise, processors are focusing their efforts on increasing resource and energy efficiency. If we take the injection moulding process as an example, it is clear how numerous parameters need to be fine-tuned to advance these efforts.