Metalex Vietnam: shaping the new normal

The 15th edition of Metalex Vietnam will take place later this week (6-8 October) in Ho Chi Minh City. On show will be more than 250 brands from 20 countries, including Accretech, Epson, Mitutoyo, Takamaz, Yamaha, Hiwin, LKM, New Century, Delta and Showadenki. In addition, the exhibition will see a number of international pavilions take their positions in the venue halls, including those from India, Taiwan, Germany, Korea, Japan, Singapore and Thailand. There will also be technology showcases, including metal 3D printing by the Vietnam Welding Society (VWS), and a business matchmaking event.
For further information www.metalexvietnam.com

Trumpf offers pay-per-part business model

The EuroBLECH 2022 exhibition (Hanover, 25-28 October) will see Trumpf unveil a new digital pay-per-part business model for its full-service TruLaser Center 7030 laser cutter. Using an equipment-as-a-service (EAAS) model, the company will supply customers with this high-output machine along with a material storage system. These customers will be able to use the TruLaser Center 7030 for their own manufacturing requirements.

Trumpf will have access to the machine from its remote control centre in Neukirch without the customer having to be present all the time. For this purpose, the full-service laser machine is fitted with cameras, sensors and remote-control systems. Trumpf will be able to schedule and oversee manufacturing processes remotely, and provide machine programming and maintenance.
For further information www.trumpf.com

14th edition of Toolex set to open

The Toolex 2022 exhibition will open its doors this week (4-6 October) at the Katowice International Congress Centre in Poland. This international trade fair for machine tools, tooling and processing technology is now in its 14th edition. At the last Toolex around 10,000 visitors attended to 500 exhibitors from 13 countries.

Katowice in southern Poland is where many factories in the automotive, mining, metallurgical, energy and chemical industries have their machine shops. Each has the ambitious goal of increasing the availability of their machines, improving safety standards and cutting the overall cost of production. Toolex provides the answer to the needs of companies that want to pursue these goals by means of optimising their machining resources.

For further information www.toolex.pl

Alucast looks to deliver £800,000 sales boost

A West Midlands aluminium foundry is reaping the benefits of a move to ‘servitization’ and forecasts that it will add nearly 10% to its annual turnover. Alucast, which employs over 100 people at its growing factory in Wednesbury, has invested nearly £500,000 in new technology to ensure that it now provides customers with access to Magmasoft casting simulation, prototyping and heat treatment. The company has also expanded its CNC capacity to offer five-axis machining and non-destructive testing, including X-ray and dye-penetrant testing.
For further information www.alucast.co.uk

New XYZ showroom draws the crowds

XYZ Machine Tools was pleasantly surprised by the number of people attending the opening of its latest showroom. Located just off the M62 near Huddersfield, the 5000 sq ft showroom contains an extensive selection of XYZ machines, all under power and available for customer demonstrations and training. Thanks to its proximity to the motorway network, visitors travelled from across the north of England for the open day, with orders received for six machines and many requests for quotes.

Nigel Atherton, managing director at XYZ Machine Tools, says: “Due to its location we expected a good response from customers, but even we underestimated the turnout. In total we had 94 people from 55 companies attend the day, about 50% more than we anticipated. Our 40-space car park was overflowing at times. Overall it was very encouraging and indicates that there’s still lots of positive sentiment in the manufacturing sector.”
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com