When dealing with a large number of temperature control connections in injection moulding of plastics, a Meusburger solution now makes it possible to start production much faster.

With the touch HMI control software Blue Solution, Kellenberger has established a new operating philosophy that is equally adaptable across all Kellenberger and Voumard series. For the operator the new control is easy and logically intuitive to use.

According to DMG Mori’s Chairman of the Executive Board Christian Thönes, 2022 was a year of top performance for the machine tool manufacturer and at the same time a year of major global challenges. Despite strong headwinds, the company was able to reach and in some parts exceed the forecasts that were increased during last year.

The Portuguese Engineering & Tooling Cluster, represented by Pool-Net and supported by Cefamol (The Portuguese Mouldmaking Association), will promote the excellence of Portuguese Molds and Plastics Industries at K Fair, from 19th to 26rd October, in Dusseldorf, Germany, (the main market for its exports), at Hall 1 of exhibition fairground.

Introducing one nanometre axis resolution, Anca’s new MX7 Ultra mach can maintain a performance of less than +/- 0.002 mm line form accuracy of any profile which includes ballnose and corner radius endmills.

At K 2022, Emerson showcased automated solutions for plastics joining, highlighting Branson welding equipment and expertise. The new Branson GLX-1 laser welder was presented for the first time at the trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.

In order to establish itself in key industries, such as tool and mould making or electromobility, precise machines and cutting tools are essential.

PLM, a tool and mould maker based in Neuhausen, has established itself as a leader in the machining of special metals. The company relies on the high precision and economical Sodick machines, such as the ALC400G Premium wire-cut EDM machine, to manage materials like tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, and titanium.

At an official ceremony in November 2022, Mitsubishi Electric celebrated the expansion of its European Service Centre in Ratingen, Germany. The reason for the expansion was the integration of service for Mitsubishi Electric robots into the Mitsubishi Electric CNC service organisation.

As of now, each manifold system from Ewikon undergoes an automated thermal simulation during the design phase at no additional cost or time to the designer. Additionally, the company's smart Control assistance system offers an integrated solution for efficient process monitoring in networked injection moulding production. The system, set to be showcased at Fakuma, will include support for Euromap 63 and 77 along with a further optimised user interface.