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.

The CAM software Hypermill from Open Mind bears the ‘DMQP’ (DMG Mori Qualified Products) quality seal and is thus part of the DMG Mori product configurator.

The tool and cutter grinders from Anca can effectively manufacture a range of threadmilling cutters. Customers wanting to manufacture this cutter in large volume or for lights-out manufacturing can make use of our Laser Ultra technology for measurement and compensation inside the machine.

The new claim of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) is “Innovate Manufacturing”. It is a clarion call to specialists all over the world to come to EMO Hannover from 18 to 23 September 2023.

Edmund Boland steps in as General Manager of Anca CNC Machines with 15 years of diverse experience, aiming to guide the company through a landscape of innovation and market challenges. Known for prior leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, Boland's appointment is set to further strengthen the firm's global standing in the CNC machines market.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has deployed an all-new visual search engine to source CAD components for its Capital software for electrical/electronic (E/E) design. The search engine, known as 3Dfindit.com, was built and developed by Cadenas to enable engineers to more quickly find and source components for their designs.

Oerlikon HRS Flow has thoroughly revised the software for the control unit of its Flexflow hot runner systems. The updated Human Machine Interface (HMI) 4.0 now makes operation even more intuitive and convenient.

Germany — Horizontal-spindle machining centre manufacturer Heller Maschinenfabrik held an in-house event at its headquarters in Nürtingen, Germany early in May 2022, which attracted around 850 visitors. It focused on the company's latest generations of 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres and innovative technologies.

Orders for German machine tool manufacturers have held up well so far, despite all the adverse factors. Although the growth is clearly slowing, both September and the third quarter as a whole were positive, says Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director of the German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW).

Precision Engineering Services has upgraded to the latest Mitsubishi MV1200S EDM machine and is experiencing a surge in efficiency, reduced set-up times and significant productivity improvements. As well as offering precision and speed, the new machine incorporates innovative features that are redefining toolmaking in the construction and DIY sectors.