Germany – Unknown to many, this very special milling strategy was developed some decades ago. But it was only through the availability of modern machine tools with fast and dynamic controls in combination with appropriate CAM software that the true performance potential of trochoidal milling could be unleashed, LMT Consultant Dr Diethard Thomas explains.

How will the supplier industry develop once the combustion engine becomes obsolete? Experts give the all-clear: Electric motors continue to rely on castings. Yet foundries and die-casting companies still need to prepare themselves for the transformation.

Using continuous vibrating technology, which consists of marking the parts in a continuous line, this new machine meets an increasingly specific need of the companies in the industrial sector.

The machining of texture can be a more environmentally-friendly alternative to etching. DMG Mori presented a machine for laser texturing. This machine is also suitable for larger moulds and tools.

In what is one of its largest single orders to date, Stratasys, has announced that AM Craft, has purchased four large-scale production-grade Stratasys F900 3D printers.

Germany - The 24th Fakuma fair, held from 13 to 17 October in Friedrichshafen, Germany, drew a record number of 45,721 visitors from 120 countries as well as 1,780 exhibitors from 38 nations, reports organiser P.E. Schall.

Covid-19 still has a continuing impact on the machine tool industry. While there are positive signs for an upward trend, a potential second wave could destroy this fragile achievement.

The Hasco modular system with its precisely machined K plates meets all the requirements of today’s modern mould maker, the company promises.

Germany – To facilitate and speed up hot runner maintenance, Ewikon has introduced the MWB 100 portable mini-fluidised bed-cleaning device, said to allow quick and effective cleaning of small hot runner components.

Developed specifically in response to Covid-19, MGR Safewall will utilise the properties of Biomaster to provide inherent protection against a wide range of viral and microbial threats