Grinding Hub 2022 concluded, with the four-day event proving a major success, the organisers announced. Under the banner of “Brings solutions to the surface”, more than 370 exhibitors showcased their latest grinding technology innovations, products and solutions on almost 18,000 net square meters of exhibition space.

How does a company transition from manufacturing small parts to the micro-scale? Can these parts be produced cost-effectively? What is important when partnering with another company?

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.

Metalcam's Fikus Plus 24 has been designed to offer new levels of flexibility and productivity. The ability to machine in four continuous milling axes allows complex parts that were previously impossible to produce, with automatic roughing and finishing. The six axes in wire EDM allow support for new machine accessories to achieve greater flexibility, speed and quality in this type of machining.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Renishaw is set to attend EMO Hannover 2023 to showcase new products that enhance manufacturing performance accuracy and repeatability. One of the highlights is the NC4+ Blue non-contact tool setting system.

Software company Open Mind will be presenting the benefits of the Hypermill CAD/CAM system for users of additive manufacturing processes at Formnext exhibition from November 7th to 10th, 2023.

RST Engineering, which currently has six Sodick EDM machines on site at its manufacturing facility in Leighton Buzzard, reports that 2022/23 was the best year in the company’s history. The business bases this success not just on its commitment to ongoing investment in the latest Sodick machines, but in the back-up and support of exclusive UK distributor Sodi-Tech EDM.

In mould construction economics, the number of vents for mould venting is often overlooked. However, to produce quality parts and avoid defects, mould venting is crucial. Failing to produce adequate mould venting can lead to poorly finished parts.