Matsuura is introducing a scrappaging bonus for used machines when purchasing a new machining centre on 1 February. This promotion is valid for a period of three months in Germany and Austria.

Production at subsidiaries serves a wide range of machining applications.

In contrast to high-speed milling, electrical discharge machining (EDM) is nowadays often considered a complementary technology for mould making. ILMA Plastica, an Italian manufacturer of injection tools, is using both techniques to improve its efficiency.

Like most European manufacturers, Portuguese mould makers are unable to compete on price alone. Those who take advantage of the latest technology, such as a combination of EDM technology and high-speed machining, will have an edge up on the competition.

Berlin-based Bekum Group recently revelled three jubilee celebrations in Europe and the USA.

The development follows two recent introductions of machine tools with capabilities for both additive manufacturing and milling operations.

Perfectly matched for the requirements and materials in mould- and die-making, Meusburger offers hard milling cutters the company also uses in their own production.

Germany - The German Association for Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (BME) will be staging a 2-day seminar during the upcoming Moulding-Expo in Stuttgart (5 to 8 May 2015), bringing buyers and suppliers together.

In most cases, technical innovations that have a great impact on many areas of everyday live also have an impact on the language we use to talk about them. Sometimes, new words are introduced. Think of the internet or the smartphone, for example. In some cases, it is a little bit more difficult, especially when words that describe the new phenomenon already exist. But are they always fitting?

Asscon Systemtechnik Elektronik in Germany has appointed Tobias Tuffentsammer to lead the sales department.