At the Solidworks World 2017 in Los Angeles, CNC Software will present its latest machining software Mastercam 2017 for Solidworks package. This features 3D machining enhancements, Multiaxis improvements, and so much more, the company says.

DLC coatings are increasingly applied in industries that need to minimise the use of lubricants. For mould making, Hasco offers a comprehensive range of DLC coated components.

The greatly extended flat steel range with around 2,000 new dimensions is noted for its high dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

The system supplier for machine tools, Haimer, is a premium partner and supporter of the Augsburger Panther hockey team in the German Hockey League. The company took this opportunity to demonstrate the performance capabilities of its tools and tool holders by creating a model panther. The CAM specialists at Open Mind took on the challenging programming task using their Hypermill software.

Germany - At the annual press conference of VDW, Dr Heinz-Jürgen Prokop, chairman of VDW, was optimistic about future trends in the German machine tool sector. Political insecurities in UK and US, however, dampen the enthusiasm at the beginning of the year.

Germany — Machine tool manufacturer Trumpf is expanding its Neukirch site in eastern Saxony, Germany. Over the next three years, around eleven million euros are to be invested, the company announced.

Together with customers and partners, BASF has set itself the goal to contribute to a circular economy in which raw materials are conserved, plastic waste is reduced and materials can develop their full potential during use. The company will be showcasing a large number of these materials from 12 to 16 October at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Global machine tools market predicted to exceed $120 bn by 2020, growing at a CAGR of more than 6 per cent, Technavio reports. Top trends are 3D printing, software, and automation.

Germany — Three associations representing mainly medium-sized suppliers are sounding the alarm: because car manufacturers do not communicate their requirements, there is no basis for planning. This is how explosive the situation currently is for machine and plant manufacturers and the producers of tools and chucks.

Milling machine manufacturer Berthold Hermle has developed the C 650 machining centre, extending its Performance Line series by providing three models for economical, 3 and 5-axis machining.