The Fraunhofer IPA hosted a user forum on additive manufacturing. The speakers presented successful developments and technological hurdles. Of particular interest was the topic of integrating 3D printing into a company's own processing chain.

The developer of quality assurance software to the commercial 3D printing industry, Sigma Additive Solutions, announced that it has joined the EOS Developer Network (EDN). This enables Sigma to provide software and analytics applications from EOS application programming interfaces (APIs).

With the global launch of the new Addforce brand from Tungaloy, the cutting tool manufacturer has introduced its new Tungrec DX110 Series of PCD insert grades for unrivalled performance when machining aluminium alloy components.

The UK's No.1 plastics event, Interplas is set to take place at the end of the month, on 26-28th September at the NEC, Birmingham. This year’s event, a celebration of 75 years of Interplas and its forerunners, will see over 530 exhibitors present on the show floor, alongside a host of conference sessions and features designed to elevate UK manufacturing’s knowledge of the latest plastics technology from around the globe.

The manufacturer and developer of modular clamping, positioning and measuring equipment Witte Barskamp uses Mazak machines for most of its production. A new addition is robotised with an automated system.

Prof. Jens P. Wulfsberg is the WGP Vice President and Head of the Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (Laft) at the Helmut Schmidt University of Hamburg. He explains why industrial production need a revolution instead of a slow evolution, when it comes to greehouse gas emissions.

When it comes to solutions for plastic parts, Rodinger Kunststoff-Technik is a first address. From the idea to the construction of the injection moulding tool to the production of the individual part or the assembly, RKT offers complete solutions from one source. In toolmaking, Rodinger relies on tools from OSG.

Preparations for Moulding Expo in Stuttgart are in full swing and the anticipation after a four-year break is palpable. From 13 to 16 June 2023, tool, pattern and mould makers and their suppliers will come together under one roof to share their knowledge.

Measuring the value of automation is crucial to the long-term success of any automation initiative. Decisions based on gut instinct are not particularly effective in this regard. Only through a data-driven approach can automation leaders identify where automation graves have been created and where automation can be effectively deployed to deliver the best business benefits.

At the Stuttgart Messe from the 13th to the 17th September, workholding experts Hainbuch will be returning to the AMB exhibition to demonstrate a host of new and established workholding technology. On Booth 1E10, the workholding specialists will be introducing their latest innovations.