Successful experiments show for the first time that additive manufacturing with special processes also works under lunar and Martian gravitational conditions. Thus, 3D printing could also find its way into space travel in the future.

Italy — In the mid-90s CRP Technology set out to be the first industrial company in Italy to use 3D printing processes. Since then, the family-run company has been making its mark with the development of high-performance 3D printing materials for demanding applications.

Tool and mould-making is a key factor in industrial manufacturing. In addition to machining processes, spark erosion is also used, the electrodes of which are very complex to manufacture. Researchers are now developing a simpler method for this.

UK — Tool manufacturer Dormer Pramet has launched an advanced barrel-shaped end mill for efficient five-axis machining for aerospace and die and mould applications.

At this year’s EMO international machine tool exhibition, held in Milan on the 4 to 9 October 2021, on Stand F18 in Hall 3 Fial will launch a number of new ranges of steady rests, including Self-Centring steady rests; the Coolant Series with feed for the steady rest’s rollers; a Mini Series for multi axis lathes and mill-turn centres and a range of high accuracy steady rests for grinding applications.

Germany — With a new series of multi-component injection moulding machines, Arburg wants to offer more space, modularity and ease of use to customers. The machines will be presented at Fakuma and can be ordered as of October 2021.

Forty years of know-how and the application of the most advanced technological solutions in scrap processing and sorting allow Raffmetal to present to the market a revolutionary range of primary grade aluminium alloys from recycling in continuous casting with performances equal to aluminium alloys produced from bauxite.

HRS flow presents a new family mould for one-shot production of three high-quality visible parts for a door module for car interiors. The use of the Flexflow technology ensures finely grained surfaces without pressure lines or flow marks.

Around 700 exhibitors are expected at Moulding Expo 2019 in Stuttgart this year. The event will take place from 21 to 24 May with the international participiation being higher than ever before. Moulding Expo has made a name for itself as one of the most important events for the industry and their customers.

Germany — Manufacturing companies in many sectors are currently struggling with supply bottlenecks for essential semi-finished products, starting materials and raw materials.