Milling challenging materials like tough steels, stainless steels, superalloys and titanium cause built-up or notched edges and broken inserts that increase tooling costs and cause unexpected downtime. To overcome these challenging ISO P, M and S materials, Seco developed the new next-generation High Feed SP milling system.

Leading experts from Fraunhofer outlined the current state and future developments regarding hydrogen in an expert talk during the Hannover Messe Digital Days.

Automation specialist ABB has launched the Swifti CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining high speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11 kg, the cobot can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications.

Sustainability has become a core business imperative and Cannon invests five percent of annual turnover in research and development which is the company considers an essential driver for innovative, technologically advanced, and increasingly sustainable products.

In mould and die making, individual machining processes are increasingly being combined into automated production cells with integrated handling. The main advantage is a higher degree of machine utilisation, as the systems can operate unattended 24/7. Two prerequisites for realisation of such autonomous systems are more intensive digitalisation of the processes consistent with Industry 4.0 and an increased level of investment.

There are many ways of automating workpiece holders. They are meant to boost the economic efficiency of workpiece production. This goal can only be attained, however, if the entire manufacturing process runs reliably and without any hitch.

Highest-level toolmaking, plastics technology and assembly from a single source — that’ s what Werkzeugbau und Kunststofftechnik Mayweg offers. The company has three locations, 250 employees and 33 million euros in sales, and a fully automated milling and electrical-discharge-machining cell from Exeron that helps meet even the highest customer requirements for precision, speed and economy.

The latest Contract Manufacturing Index shows that despite underlying volatility, the UK subcontract manufacturing market grew steadily through the second quarter of 2022. Although the market was up overall for the quarter, there was a sharp drop from March to April.

Mikron Tool presented the new Crazy Drill Cool Titanium ATC/PTC series at EMO 2023 in Hanover, which ensures maximum process reliability when drilling pure titanium and its alloys.

With the additively manufactured Streamrunner, Hasco offers new possibilities for mould makers and injection moulders. The solution offers new possibilities and design freedom.