Canada — Husky Injection Molding Systems is now including its Advantage+Elite proactive, predictive, transparent monitoring solution as a standard feature on all PET and Closure systems.

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.