Companies that machine and/or form components often have to clean them of chips, grease, etc. between the individual machining steps and before assembly. Cleaning systems, such as those manufactured by Pero, are crucial for this.

The new pillar with centre collar SN4331 from Strack Norma, which is used in modular tool making, was specially developed for high-speed presses to increase tool life.

6K Additive announced a strategic AM powder supply agreement and recycling partnership with Freeville, NY-based Incodema3D. The company sought to secure a domestic AM metals powder supply that met strict quality standards and a solution for recycling their used powder and parts.

Following last year’s launch of two new circular saw blade grinding machines, Vollmer now presents the new Loroch Twin 860. The new grinding centre is a space-saving concept with a compact 2,000 by 1,250 by 1,980 mm footprint that introduces two different grinding processes in a single machine tool.

Hexagon announced the acquisition of TST Tooling Software Technology. TST is the USA and Canada master distributor of VISI, Hexagon’s dedicated CAD/CAM software for the mould and die sector, and the Peps CAM programming software for laser and wire EDM machines.

The Chinese import fair CIIE was held at the beginning of November. In 2020, the number of sales contracts and declarations of intent is expected to be 2.1 % higher than in the previous year.

At the 2023 Southern Manufacturing show on stand H250, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) will be introducing a host of product lines from its cutting tool portfolio. From the 7th to 9th of February at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, the UK manufacturer will demonstrate its latest innovations and inviting show visitors to buy manufactured cutting tools.

Munich-based chemical group Wacker will introduce an additive masterbatch for polyethylene compounding at the 22nd International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. Marketed as Genioplast PE50S08, this silicone product makes it easier to manufacture ready-to-use polyethylene moulding compounds

It will not be possible to stop the rapid rate of climate change without the steel industry transitioning to Green Steel. The Swiss Steel Group has published a White Paper that outlines strategies to decrease the ecological footprint of steel production.

The new home of grinding technology, Grinding Hub, celebrated its premiere in Stuttgart in May 2022. More than 370 well-known manufacturers from 23 countries presented numerous innovations across the entire grinding technology process chain — with a clear trend towards automation and digitalisation.