Cimatron, the CAD/CAM software supplier for the mould and die industry, has announced the release of its mould & die focused product Cimatron V16. After an intensive period of industrial beta testing, Cimatron V16 is now available for general distribution.

Rapid + TCT is one of North America's biggest trade shows and conferences for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. This year, ID Tech Ex attended and spoke at the show; they interviewed prominent players and observed industry trends. Here is their analysis.

Knarr has introduced a novel approach to address the challenges posed by mould venting. To this end, the company has created a high-precision helical geometry that allows for efficient and reliable venting of excess air.

Germany-based digital manufacturing company Replique, which focuses on creating simple and sustainable industrial processes, has used industry-leading HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to transform the way wheelchairs are designed and manufactured, making production more efficient, cost-effective and personalised for the end user.

The confluence of various crises continues to present the tool and die industry with new and challenging situations. The new edition of the study “Tooling in Germany“ sheds detailed light on the current situation of the German tool and die industry based on key figures.

CAD/CAM innovator Gibbs CAM has announced a new software release: Gibbs CAM 2024, designed to increase end-user productivity when programming advanced machining centres. The release includes a number of significant enhancements to its core strengths, while placing a greater emphasis on digital connectivity.

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.