Part inspection was time-intensive for Pressspahn. Too intensive even seeing as the company approached Keyence for a more time-efficient solution.

Metallographers of Robert Röntgen use planar grinders for short preparation cycles for the day-to-day operations. Additionally, the systems also helps in saving more than just time.

Mitsubishi Electric premiered two of the company’s high-performance wire-cutting machines from the MV-R Connect series, MV1200R and MV2400R with a new control and simplified operation, at EMO Hanover recently.

The purchase increases the company’s additive manufacturing expertise.

Simon Shepherd was appointed as the new Director of C-ALPS and is now looking to hit the target of environmental and commercial mobility.

The SX-50 drilling machine from Sarix targets a range of applications, including micro-moulds, according to the supplier.

Many machinists would prefer not to wrestle with taps due to the problems associated with the cutting tools. YG-1 says surrender shouldn't be an option, and the South Korean supplier outlines the concerns while offering technology to give mould makers the upper hand.

At Fakuma, Mold-Masters will present its latest developments in hot runner technology. Main focus of the presentation is on the Fusion G2 Series Hot Runner, which offers a uniform heat profile thanks to independently heated gates.

Germany - In the industry, 3D printing is seen to be offering important advantages and showing possibilities that seem to have no limits.

A German manufacturer of components for the electronics industry found that a change-over from copper to graphite electrodes also rearranged the process for mould production.