Containers for today's logistics have to be stackable, feature IML barcodes, integrated RFIDs and, of course, the logo of the company that owns them. Switzerland's Georg Utz company has specialised in this application, and for this reason it has commissioned the country's largest injection moulding machine, a Krauss Maffei MX 4000-75000.

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.

3D printing company Eplus 3D has introduced a new addition to its large platform printing technology, the EP-M1550. The system features a 16-laser configuration and claims to have the largest build platform available for Metal Powder Bed Fusion (MPBF) technology, improving the economics of large format part production.

The 33rd edition of Bi-Mu will take place during the second week of October 2022 at Rho-fieramilano expo centre in Milan, Italy. The international exhibition covers all topics ranging from machine tools, robotics and automation systems to additive manufacturing, digital and auxiliary technologies.

Additive manufacturing materials company 6K Additive, is expanding commercial operations into Europe and has named EU industry veteran François Bonjour as the European Sales Director.

With the Xtra·tec XT M5137, Walter introduces a shoulder milling cutter that brings with it incredible benefits for machining ISO materials P and K.

On Ash Wednesday, the German Plastics Processing Industry Association (Gesamtverband Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie e.V. - GKV) traditionally takes stock of the current economic situation, but also looks to the future. Here are some insights.

Tool manufacturer Allied Machine and Engineering announced the launch of the T-A Pro M geometry insert. As the newest expansion of the T-A Pro high-penetration drilling system, this insert targets stainless steel and heat resistant super alloy (HRSA) materials.

The CAD/CAM software supplier Cimatron has released version 2024 with stronger core capabilities across all areas of the product, while incorporating new technology through collaboration with Sandvik Coromant. Cimatron 2024 simplifies and automates many tasks for tool designers for higher productivity and more options for digital connection.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here and moving at a great pace. With the dawn of a new age upon us, nobody can fully calculate the impact and benefits the new world of industrial connectivity will have upon us. For some, digitalisation and talk of a fourth industrial revolution still creates confusion, bewilderment and a lack of interest — all caused by a lack of education.