FPS Werkzeugmaschinen will be presenting its current product portfolio at EMO 2023 in Hall 12 Stand A07. The focus this year is on the new FPS next Industry 4.0 concept, which recently added even more features, such as e-learning, IoT data display and workspace monitoring.

Installation of a Roeders 5-axis machining centre at Circle in Weilmünster, Germany, has transformed the engineering service provider's ability to deliver machined prototypes and small batches of components in short lead times.

Swiss Steel Group has amended its White Paper on Green Steel. This label system is intended to make the carbon footprint of steel products more transparent.

Software company Lantek has introduced over 80 new improvements and advances in its latest version, Lantek Global Release 2022. The new update incorporates improvements in flexibility, adaptability to the different circumstances of all types of companies, usability as well as efficiency and automation.

With the W1211/W1210 copy turning system, Walter is transferring to internal machining the features of its W1011/W1010 turning system for external machining that is already established in the market. The boring bars and indexable inserts with WL positive engagement solve a common problem.

Despite a growing trend towards lightweight construction, steel machining still represents a significant market share. With the MD340 and MD344 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters, Walter is launching two new tools for the machining of ISO P materials.

The Swabian sharpening specialists Vollmer will be presenting new innovations at the AMB metalworking trade fair in Stuttgart. From 13th to 17th September 2022, the machine manufacturer is presenting their 5S campaign ‘Sharp, Smart, Sustainable, Social, Strong.’

With the Virtual Innovation Day on 10 June 2021, Moulding Expo has launched a first targeted measure for the next physical trade fair for tool, pattern and mould making in 2023. At the beginning of the four-hour online event, industry leaders discussed the status quo, challenges and the future of European tool, pattern and mould making. ETMM has summarized the most important aspects of the discussion for you.

With Walter GPS, manufacturers can now generate application-specific tool solutions. A new function also allows engineers to order Walter Xpress drilling and reaming tools directly. All the functions the App already offers for standard drills are now also available for special tools for the first time.

Before the ISTMA Europe Meeting in Prague, 12 - 13 November, Bob Williamson outlines the current challenges of the industry in the light of the global pandemic.