UK cutting tool manufacturer, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC), has announced its forthcoming exhibition at the Advanced Engineering Show at the Birmingham NEC in November. The Tamworth-based company will be showcasing its latest developments on stand S170 during the event on 1 and 2 November.

Japanese company Shin-Etsu Chemical has developed a new silicone rubber for moulding that is optimal as an insulation covering material for high-voltage cable used in automobiles. According to the company, this new product realises significant improvements in flexibility and lighter weight for high-voltage cable.

Climate change, environmental protection, energy and material efficiency — sustainability is now an integral part of our daily lives. It will also feature prominently at EMO Hannover 2023. Experts will be presenting ambitious, long-term strategies — and every proposal which is implemented represents a step in the right direction.

According to a new market research report the global automotive plastics market size for passenger cars is projected to grow from 21.1 billion dollars in 2021 to 30.8 billion dollars by 2026, at a CAGR of 7.9 percent during the forecast period 2021 to 2026.

The STOM industrial cycle and accompanying events will take place in Kielce, Poland from 28 to 31 March. This time the organiser Targi Kielce has extended the trade fair to four days. Read more here.

Constantly evolving value chains, market innovations, and cutting-edge technology developments have pushed 3D printing into the mainstream market. This type of production has surged in recent years, and a growing number of businesses use 3D printing solutions, allowing speed and flexibility while reducing costs.

Unilap, originally founded as South Yorkshire Saw & Tool Co, has diversified its product lines and industries served over the past 50 years. In 2022, the company made significant technology investments, acquiring three new Vollmer machines to enhance productivity and automate processes.

At K 2022, Ewikon will showcase its expanded range of functions of its smart Control assistance system for networked injection moulding production with an energy monitor.

A significant breakthrough has been announced in the commercialisation of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) incorporating the sustainable chemical FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) for advanced packaging and other uses. This milestone is a joint effort of Origin Materials, recognized for their work in carbon-negative materials, and Husky, renowned as a global technology provider serving essential needs.

3D Lab, renowned for its innovative ATO atomizers, has recently joined forces with Multistation in France. These atomizers, used to produce highly spherical metallic powders, are lauded for their stability and repeatability.