Hard material shaping and polishing with UKP laser
A process developed by Fraunhofer ILT structures and polishes hard material components with a femtosecond laser in a single setup.
Systematically Improve
What advantages do system solutions have in tool and mold making, how can they accelerate processes and reduce manufacturing costs? With a focus on ejector holes for injection molding tools, these questions were addressed in a one-day workshop by MOLDINO, which took place at Röders in Soltau.
"Laser cutting is not an end in itself – but a matter of benefit"
Norbert Seifermann, founder and board member of SIMTEK Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH in Mössingen, discusses in an interview the production, advantages, and application possibilities of laser-cut chip geometries.
Drilling with a secure fit and heads
With a large tool package from MAPAL, efficiency in the drilling area at Zerspanungstechnik Mangner GmbH in Bad Laasphe was increased. The package included 110 exchangeable head drills TTD and a good supply of solid carbide heads for it.
High-dynamic micro-machining of precision parts
Maximum precision and dynamics in the smallest space in micro machining is offered by the Micro5 XL from CHIRON
Order intake in mechanical engineering October 2025
The order intake in mechanical engineering has increased by a real 4 percent in October compared to the previous year. The increase is encouraging but only signifies a consolidation at a low level.
Precise components for Ariane 6
Fraunhofer IWU and ESA roll out innovative sensor technologies to all manufacturing facilities
Targeted tooth flank optimization
Liebherr gear technology process brings efficiency gains in non-interference cylindrical grinding
The EMO remains in Hanover
The participating institutions have agreed. The EMO will take place in 2027 in Milan, 2029 in Hanover, and again in Milan in 2031.
This was the ISTMA Europe Meeting 2025
The international tool manufacturing industry met for the ISTMA Europe Meeting 2025 in Berlin.
Chip breakers for fine drilling of long-chipping steel
With an innovative, standardized chip breaker geometry, MAPAL has significantly improved chip breaking and chip removal for P- and M-steels.
Precise machining of internal gears
With SkiveFinishing, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH has introduced an innovative and precise process for hard finishing.
In trend: small and complex
A high-pressure coolant supply is essential for the production of precision turned parts
Globally Secured Coating Quality
CemeCon offers its customers premium quality coatings with an international network of coating centers. The new HiPIMS coating material MultiCon is an example of a consistently high quality level.