Manufacturers wishing to progress from manual metrology to using a CNC coordinate measuring machine (CMM) have a new option to consider — the new Alto 6.5.5 from CMM manufacturer LK Metrology. Appealing to the entry-point of the CMM market, the machine has guideways made from aluminium, lowering the capital cost compared with making those components from ceramic.

Last year Engineering Technology Group (ETG) introduced the DNE Global fibre laser cutting technology to the UK. Now, the company is extending the line-up with the arrival of the new LC4.

Germany — Every year, a host of new companies emerge in the additive manufacturing industry. To give these start-ups a voice among the more established players, Formnext is this year organising the 8th Formnext Start-up Challenge.

The growth in the IoT also opens up huge possibilities for micro moulding as there is burgeoning demand for a variety of new and innovative micro devices.

As of 1 July 2023, Andrew Hunter is the new Vice President Global Sales at Seco Tools. He reports to CEO Stefan Steenstrup and is a member of the Seco Management Group.

Machine engineering company Yamazaki Mazak will be returning to Southern Manufacturing & Electronics in 2023 (7-9 February) with a stand centred on accessible 5-axis automation for subcontractors.

Additive manufacturing is becoming increasingly relevant for serial production. While many think of printing prototypes, there is another possibility: tools made with 3D printers. We show the advantages of this method with two exciting use cases.

The EUROGUSS MEXICO Virtual Weeks 2021 concluded successfully. Numerous international exhibitors presented a wide range of topics from the die casting and light metal casting industry as part of their webinars. All webinars of the EUROGUSS MEXICO Virtual Weeks 2021 are now available free of charge and on demand exclusively at SPOTLIGHTMETAL.

As a leading international manufacturer and supplier of modular standard mould units and accessories for tool and mouldmaking, Hasco strives to deliver its precision products within the shortest possible time. That is why the company now invested in a modern fully automated small-parts warehouse.

In the field of aluminium machining, operators often look for more specialist tools as their requirements are often very specific. Now, with the new DC166 Supreme, premium tool manufacturer Walter has demonstrated just how special a standard drill can be.