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.

Germany – Makerbot, a subsidiary of Stratasys, has won the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019 with its Makerbot Method Performance 3D Printer.

Switzerland — The manufacturer of high precision grinding machines Kellenberger, has developed a new solution for a tool manufacturer that simplifies the automation of grinding workpieces of different lengths.

Mould making specialist Braunform, in cooperation with Moldino Tool Engineering Europe, has reviewed its electrode milling processes, developed alternatives and tapped into new potential. The solution had such a striking result that the entire graphite machining process at the plastics specialist in Baden switched to tools from Moldino.

Israel — 3D-printing company Stratasys, announced its commitment to the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association. The non-commercial organisation seeks to advance sustainability efforts in the 3D printing industry.

USA — The new composite tunnel reinforcement of the Grand Cherokee L is 40 percent lighter than the previous version. For this achievement, the lightweight design developed by BASF; L&L Products as well as Stellantis was awarded the Altair Enlighten Award.