Formenbau Niemann in Gemünden am Main, Germany chose DMG Mori’s DMU 75 monoblock with a PH 150 pallet changer to machine aluminium 4-cavity molds for the creation of a unique, soft, skin-friendly and reusable mouth-nose mask called ‘Covi-Mask’ in the background of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Horn has expanded its DTM lightweight milling system to include two new versions.

First concrete OPC UA Companion Specification based on a realistic set of parameters was presented at EMO Hannover 2019. Global networking as envisaged by Industry 4.0 will only succeed if the data exchange takes place via standardised interfaces over the entire process chain.

The production of highly stressed castings places high demands on the inoculation technology and inoculants used. With the new generation of cut inoculants, ASK Chemicals offers an improved solution characterised by tighter tolerances and higher specificity.

At MEX, experts at the DP Technology booth will demonstrate features of the company's Esprit CAM software.

With a growing portfolio of boric acid-free alternatives, Zeller+Gmelin offers more sustainable cooling lubricants. The company states that its boric acid-free cooling lubricants meet the highest requirements.

High-performance hard machining resources impressed the jury. Organised by the Fraunhofer IPT and the WZL RWTH Aachen, the award is given annually to German top toolmaking shops, selected by a top-class jury consisting of representatives from industry, trade associations and research.

UK — A subcontractor from Northern Ireland worked with HBO Studios and Tourism Ireland in the creation of beech wood doors for the sixth series of Game of Thrones TV. Cutting machines from ITC were integral to this project.

Italy — During EMO Milano 2021, Fanuc will show a number of new technologies on its stand that are to turn the vision of an automated future into present-day reality. Apart from topics such as green mobility, the company's stand will focus on medical technology, optics, metal cutting and the robotisation of all manufacturing processes.

The company looks to add market share outside of China.