Getting melt into shape
A central issue regarding the die casting process is the mould. It determines the contours of a die cast part and affects its properties. Mouldmaking still has a huge development potential, particularly in…
Creating digital twins of materials
To ensure the digital networking of production systems and the optimization of material-specific requirements, we need to measure, analyze and replicate the changes in material properties in a process in which “digital twins”…
Okuma presented digitisation trends and new machines
At this year’s IMTS Okuma introduced new machines and features. In addition to the premiers at the fair, Okuma also presented its wide product portfolio ranging from various hardware solutions to software and…
The robot eye with an all-round field of view
Where am I? Like humans, robots also need to answer that question, while they tirelessly glue, weld or apply seals to workpieces. After all, the production of precision products depends on robot control…
An innovative Integrated Design Decision Support System (IDDS) for Additive Manufacturing
Over the last 18 Months a pan European team of researchers and companies has been developing an integrated software solution aimed at helping designers, engineers and scientists in the development of parts by…
EuroBLECH 2018: Step into the digital reality
EuroBLECH 2018, the 25th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, takes place from 23 – 26 October 2018 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. Major exhibitor countries are Germany, Italy, Turkey, China,…
3D printing metal powder recovery system cuts material and labor costs
A new dust-tight, fully automated 3D-ReKlaimer™ Metal Powder Recovery System for 3D printing systems recovers and reconditions used powders to exacting particle sizes, reducing waste and lowering operating costs while preventing contamination of…
A bright future for die casting
Does die casting technologies and processes still exist in the “era of additive manufacturing”? Yes of course, last market trends are confirming that. Counter to the general development in world trade, global exports…
A trailblazing investment to promote additive manufacturing
3D printing is developing at an increasingly rapid pace. To improve its additive manufacturing processes, toolcraft has invested in new laser melting machines from Trumpf. While plastic parts can already be 3D printed…
Cooperation strengthens expertise in Additive Manufacturing
By a majority shareholding of 50.1% in Realizer GmbH in Borchen, Dmg Mori is strengthening its future technologies in Additive Manufacturing. With the founding of the start-up Istos, Dmg Mori is expanding its…
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