UK — HV Wooding, which employs 90 staff at its manufacturing facility in Hythe, has invested more than £ 500,000 into the installation of the Trumpf Tru Laser 3030 as it looks to take advantage of significant “electrification” opportunities.

Ucimu's President Massimo Carboniero recently said: “The 2018 results of the Italian industry of the sector are, by far, the best ever achieved, with double-digit increases for almost all main economic indicators.”

Innovations ranging from new micro-milling cutter designs to digitalized shrink fit chucks will be on display at the Metav show regarding the future of tool and mould making. Here is a preview.

Switzerland/Germany - Indel AG has concluded the takeover of Zimmer & Kreim and will continue the successful path both have mapped together since the late 1980s.

CG Tech has unveiled a bespoke software package that is said to replicate cutting conditions achieved in real-world applications.

Germany – The last Saturday in June saw Germany's most innovative medium-sized companies win awards at the Top 100 competition.

With new PCD solid head milling cutters, Mapal is extending the possibility of machining carbide and other hard-brittle materials to smaller diameters.

Mold-Masters says its Iris co-injection system is well-suited to the beverage, caps and closures, food container and medical industries, and the company’s proprietary hot runners play a central role in the technology.

Using traditional turning methods on heat-resistant and hard materials can result in uneven rest materials and irregular surfaces. Maintaining a constant chip load is crucial in the manufacturing process, which is also vital for machining quality parts and for prolonging tool life.

3D printing starts in your head: Designers need to rethink their approach to unlock the huge opportunities offered by this relatively new manufacturing technology. The experts in coolant systems at Grindaix and Bionic Production did exactly that.