Additive manufacturing accelerates green transformation in industry

In 2020, the European Commission launched the "Action Plan for the Circular Economy". It includes several policy initiatives at once that aim to increase the level of sustainability in all industrial sectors.

Soaring demand for purified graphite spurs need for high-volume furnaces

Growth industries like electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems, and next-generation semiconductors require higher-purity graphite.

Improving the quality of extruded pipes

A recent development in pipe extrusion is the launch of a planetary cutters which aim to ensure continuous, clean, chip-free cutting of extruded plastic pipe.

How machine tools can help reduce CO2 emissions

As CO2 emissions have often been treated as synonymous with energy costs, the focus has been primarily on developing more energy-efficient machines that reduce both costs and emissions.

Corbion receives 2023 EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability

Leading global ingredient supplier Corbion has been awarded a 2023 EcoVadis gold medal for its overall achievements in sustainability.

Easily tackle challenging apps with Seco high-feed SP milling systems

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.

New efficient CBN grades

For many years, Sumitomo has earned a reputation for technical leadership and high process reliability in turning hardened materials.

VIVANESS showcases trends in natural and organic cosmetics

The four-day event for natural and organic cosmetics, VIVANESS opens alongside BIOFACH in Nuremberg from 14-17 February 2023.

Sunnen acquires long-time partner Hommel Präzision

A partner since 1950, Hommel Präzision has represented Sunnen Products Company and its comprehensive line of bore finishing equipment, tools and accessories in Cologne, Germany. As of January 2023, the company will continue its mission of providing honing and deep hole drilling solutions as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunnen.

Hexagon, VI-grade accelerate zero-prototype automotive engineering

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division today announced that its Adams Real Time multibody dynamics simulation software has been validated for operation on VI-grade Driving Simulators, enabling carmakers and tier one automotive suppliers to develop safe and desirable driver experiences efficiently, and without physical prototyping.

ANCA presents next-generation cutting tool machine

The new MX7 ULTRA can manufacture large volumes of endmills and other cutting tools of the highest accuracy and quality.

Kautex Textron wins order for EV battery protection skid plate

Kautex Textron has received the first order from an automotive OEM for a thermoplastic composite underbody battery protection skid plate under the Pentatonic product line.