Materials such as titanium, Inconel, VA, Hastelloy or Hardox pose significant challenges for machining technicians, machines and tools. As these difficult-to-machine materials become more common, overcoming the challenges they pose will help companies remain competitive. To assist these customers, Ceratizit Group is investing heavily in research and development in order to transform difficult-to-machine materials into easy-to-machine materials.

Walter AG introduces a variety of new cutting tools for a multitude of uses across different industry sectors.

Germany/Austria - Trying out new tools on a testing press is always useful, but just not the same as using them in day-to-day production. Hoffmann thought so too and consequently thoroughly tested new Meusburger guiding systems during a three-month trial phase.

UK — With as little as one day from CAD upload to the shipping of parts, Protolabs claims to be the world’s fastest injection moulding service. The company now launched a Critical to Quality (CTQ) inspection service for its on-demand injection moulding, whilst maintaining its rapid dispatch times.

New polymers from Solvay benefit from Digimat-AM Advanced Solver's modelling. The combination of the two is said to stand up to challenging tasks.

UK — While many machine shops are enjoying the production benefits of robotic part handling, others are struggling to tackle the first steps of implementation. The capabilities of the Zerobot 100V eco, available in the UK and Eire from Leader Chuck International, can help provide manufacturers with the perfect starting point.

UK — As the subcontractor Pro-Cut Precision Engineering has acquired a multitude of 3 and 5-axis Hurco machine tools for machining complex parts, part programming was becoming a time-consuming process — that was until the Milton Keynes company invested in the Hypermill CAM system from Open Mind Technologies.

US-based Cambrio, a leading company with an end-to-end portfolio in CAD/CAM software for manufacturing industries like automotive, transportation, energy, medical and aerospace, has been acquired by Sandvik. Cambrio will be reported in the Design & Planning Automation division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.

Germany — Ante-chamber bushes are used in hot runner nozzles for providing the required nozzle shape in the cavity plate. They help to quickly restore the gate point quality in applications with abrasive plastics. The ante-chamber bush ensures optimum cooling in the gate point.

Germany — South Korean precision tool manufacturer Korloy, has launched a new website dedicated to the European market.