EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Walter Tools joins DMQP

Strengthening its worldwide partnership with machine tool manufacturer DMG Mori, Walter Tools is now part of the DMQP (DMG Mori Qualified Products) initiative. For manufacturers striving to build the ideal solution for their business, the DMG Mori online machine configurator enables manufacturers to specify the exact requirements for their machine tool. As a DMQP partner, UK manufacturers specifying a DMG MORI machine can benefit from up to 30% discount when using their DMQP certificate to integrate a Walter cutting tool package into their machine.

More information www.walter-tools.com

Tooling in five days

Celebrating its 35th anniversary as a partner to manufacturers worldwide, Quickparts has launched Quick Mould, a rapid tooling solution designed to transform product development speed and flexibility for customers across Europe. Available now across the EMEA region, production takes place at Quickparts’ European centre of excellence in Pinerolo, Italy, ensuring fast regional support and reduced logistics times. Whether iterating prototypes, validating a process or gearing up for low-volume production, Quick Mould is designed to help engineers move from concept to functional, production-grade parts in record time.

More information www.quickparts.com

Fecken-Kirfel gets ready for next generation

Jochen Klein (administrative director) and Dr Paul Grzeschik (director of technology and sales) joined the board of directors at Fecken-Kirfel on 1 October 2025. The move is in preparation for the scheduled retirement of the company’s long-serving managing director Volker Schiffer in 2026, representing the first step into a new era for this long-standing manufacturer of cutting and splitting machines. The new managing directors will be based in Aachen. During the transition period, Schiffer will continue to lead the company with the future management tandem while gradually stepping back into a consulting role.

More information www.fecken-kirfel.de

Start-up programme launches in South Yorkshire

A new start-up programme to turn ideas into investable ventures has been launched by the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), supporting growth of high-value jobs and contributing to the development of a thriving, innovation-led economy in South Yorkshire.Co-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and the University of Sheffield in its first year, the ‘FerretWorks: Startup’ programme supports early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, resources and expert guidance needed to develop product and build scalable, sustainable businesses.

More information www.amrc.co.uk

Virtual Showroom has Metrology Systems in Action

UK CMM manufacturer LK Metrology has launched a virtual showroom. This web-based immersive experience allows customers and prospects to explore through 360° the range of CMMs and portable measuring arms available. Accessible from a PC, tablet or smartphone, visitors have the freedom to discover LK products from anywhere in the world at any time.

Users are able to experience through detailed animations the CMMs in action as they measure a range of parts. People can download interactive 3D digital twins to their devices and even place CMM models in their own space via augmented reality. The virtual showroom also provides deep insight into LK’s technology, tracing the evolution of its products and offering a close look at the company’s engineering heritage.
More information http://bit.ly/4nNFiSw