Cannon Afros, a company of Cannon Group and supplier of high-performance polyurethane (PU) dosing and mixing equipment, has introduced B-Cast, a new dosing unit addressing the needs of PU casting elastomers.

Blow moulds produced by Blomix are used worldwide. The Dutch company strives to meet highest quality demands while remaining flexible and economical. The recent investment in automated 5-axis machining centres from Hermle helps the company achieve these goals.

MM will once again present the award at EMO Hannover. The focus will be on the most innovative solutions presented at the world's leading trade fair for metalworking.

Erowa has two main products on exhibition at EMO 2019: A new machine loading system and a process control system that can form the core of a smart factory.

Cutting speeds and tool life often determine the development of tools. However, targeted problem solving is often disregarded in the process. Instead of constant product innovations, OSG concentrates on user-specific solutions.

Sweden — A new specialist technology centre for laser machine users based in Sweden is due to officially open in December.

Germany — German automotive supplier Schaffler announced that the company plans to gradually close its location in Luckenwalde, Germany. The group cited failed negotiations with employees and an increasingly challenging market environment in automotive supplier industry as reasons for this decision.

UK — Since 2020, machine manufacturer DMG Mori has been climate-neutral in its own value creation, avoiding emissions in all areas. Since 2021, the company is also offsetting CO2 emissions generated in the supply chain.

A novel 3D metal printing technique from a Doncaster-based precision engineering business reduces the company's environmental impact and that of its customers. Agemaspark spent several years developing and trialling the new technology, which reduces cycle times for multi-impression mould tools.

Portugese-based PMM Moldes says it is a good partner when it comes to mould conception and mould making.