The Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools at Leibniz University in Hannover has researched how to save energy during machining by adjusting coolant pressure. CADCAM specialist Open Mind provided financial support for the project and supplied the component geometry and programming for milling and analyses. The project revealed a way to determine the optimal level of coolant pressure concerning the degree of tool wear that occurs, resulting in energy savings of up to 33%. In the future, methods based on machine learning will make it possible to control coolant pressure as needed via optimised NC code.
For further information www.openmind-tech.com

EOS, a supplier for responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technology, has launched its new contract manufacturing network. The network connects end customers with established additive manufacturing (AM) production partners, so they can create high-quality parts in a fast and reliable way. Initially the network will be set up in the EMEA region with seven partners, namely FKM, Erpro, Volum-e, Pankl, Materialise, Oerlikon, and Hasenauer & Hesser. It will be expanded globally, with more partners joining over the coming months.
For further information www.eos.info

On 9 November, Seco Tools and selected partners will host an automotive and general engineering ITI (inspiration through innovation) hybrid live event. Machining demonstration sessions as well as expert presentations will introduce the latest solutions for automotive manufacturing and general engineering. Hosted physically in the new innovation hub in Erkrath near Düsseldorf, Germany, the German automotive ITI programme will stream live online. In addition, an English stream will be available sharing highlights and interviews from the live German event.
For further information www.bit.ly/3zM1PIA

Stratasys, a specialist in polymer 3D printing solutions, will show additive manufacturing solutions for every stage of the product value chain at Formnext (15-18 November, Frankfurt, Germany). From Hall 12.1, stand D121, the company will display its P3 Automated Production Cell, a system that automates the movement of parts between multiple 3D printers and post-processing equipment for cleaning, drying and curing. The goal is to reduce the labour resources required as 3D printing scales up on the factory floor. Stratasys will also show its support for innovation in urban mobility with a new vehicle category.
For further information www.stratasys.com

GKN Aerospace has acquired a pioneering Swedish additive manufacturing (AM) system business as part of its Engines business’s journey to transform its supply chain and offer more sustainable and advanced material solutions to customers. Permanova Lasersystem AB, based in Gothenburg, is a specialist in advanced laser technology and cell integration, and a current supplier of laser welding and laser metal deposition systems to GKN Aerospace. The move is also a milestone in the company’s sustainability journey, with AM reducing material and energy usage by up to 80% compared with traditional manufacturing.
For further information www.gknaerospace.com