EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Metalex Vietnam opens this week

Metalex Vietnam, a leadinginternational exhibition formachine tools and metalworking solutions, opens its doors this week (2 – 4 October) at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City. Organisers expect the 17th edition of the show – which features core exhibit areas that include metal cutting, metal forming, automation, and tools and fixtures – to attract more than 15,000 visitors over three days

The theme for this year’s show is ‘From Lines to Cycle – Building a Carbon-Neutral Legacy’, with the aim of accelerating the journey of Vietnam’s manufacturers towards a circular economy. Metalex Vietnamwill serve as a one-stop destination for technology providers and local industrialists, presenting advancements which could lead to a burst of innovation, productivity improvements and a reconnected world.

More information www.metalexvietnam.com

Cloud-based CAM

ModuleWorks, an innovator in tool-path generation and simulation software for digital manufacturing, and Toolpath, a developer of a cloud-based, AI-driven manufacturing workflow automation platform, have signed a multi-year technology partnership focusing on accelerated deployment of innovative cloud computing technology for machining estimation and CAM automation.The partnership will focus on accelerating the development of unique and innovative software solutions that automate tasks for shop owners, estimators, planners and CNC programmers.

More information www.moduleworks.com

Innovation in aerospace

Dassault Systèmes has renewed and enhanced its membership with theUniversity of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre(AMRC) to propel the next phase of innovation in UK aerospace manufacturing.As part of the engagement, Dassault Systèmes is committing software, training and support to continue upskilling the next generation of researchers in aerospace. The AMRC and Dassault Systèmes relationship will capitalise on the renewed membership to define how virtual twin technology can push boundaries by overlaying data and devices, and providing context with the 3DExperience platform. 

More information www.amrc.co.uk

Success for Starrag aerospace event

The Starrag-Tornos Group recently welcomed guests to its 25thannual ‘Aerospace and Turbine Technology Days’ event in Switzerland. Among the highlights was a turbine blade machining featuring a collaborative robot (cobot). Starrag said it was unique because even with the cobot, the footprint of the machine would be no larger than if it did not have automation.The next Starrag Technology Days event will take place in Chemnitz, Germany on 5-6 November. It will feature technology partners such as Blum Novotest, FANUC, Siemens, Fastems and Haimer.

More information www.starrag.com/en-us/tdc

60th anniversary for metal-forming expert

Take equal parts engineering, entrepreneurship and business acumen. Then add the ability to anticipate market needs to complete the recipe for long-term success. For AP&T, an expert in metal and fibre forming solutions, this recipe has been working for 60 years, transforming three small workshops in the Swedish countryside into a global player. It all began with the founding of tool manufacturer VIBAB andpress manufacturer Lagan Press in 1964. TranemoHydraulmaskiner was formed in 1970. In 1989, the three firms merged as AP&T (Automation, Presses & Tooling) and set their sights on the international market.

More information www.aptgroup.com