Practical tips to reduce metal cutting vibration

Choosing the right insert can be enough to eliminate vibration and also improve manufacturing productivity.

Big shifts in 2016

There are several common threads from industry leaders in the metalworking industry, but one common theme emerges around the manufacturing chain, and that is digitalisation.

Formula for metal cutting success

In optimising metal cutting, it is important that the processes are secure and reliable, minus defective parts or unplanned downtime.

Pinaki Banerjee on "Changing Hoffman’s momentum in Asia Pacific"

Pinaki Banerjee, Managing Director, Hoffmann Asia Pacific. In spite of being new in the tooling industry, he has big plans for moving the company forward in the region.

Plastivision Arabia 2016 reflects optimism of major industry players

Exhibitors believe that demand from ME as well as Asian markets is not hit by the oil price slump and this will prompt continued investment in advanced technology. 

Sandvik Coromant acquires German company Prometec

The acquisition is a step in line with the Sandvik Coromant's strategy to develop solutions in digital manufacturing.

Promising market for automotive engines

Asia Pacific is estimated to account for the largest share of the global automotive engine market.

Closed-loop control for metal 3D printing systems

Patented system incorporates a suite of sensors and controls to generate extensive real-time monitoring and process data for AM parts

Olam showcases ingredients at Gulfood 2016

Agribusiness company Olam International's portfolio of ingredients includes spices, sugar, coffee, cocoa and edible nuts and oils  

The rise of superfruit juices in Thailand

Thailand is slowly gravitating to the global trend of juices from superfruits, and one local company thinks it has an inside track on developing the market, writes Eric Baker

Monofilament extrusion line from Jenn Chong at CHINAPLAS 2016

Jenn Chong is set to present its latest model of monofilament extrusion line for PP/HDPE/PA/PET at this year's CHINAPLAS

Clariant to boost capabilities of major plants

With investment set to exceed CHF 7.5 million over 5 years, Clariant is expanding production in various locations to serve European and Asian customers.