A report from Research and Markets says that manufacturing activity in developing countries encourages the use of superhard materials in machine tools.

Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal will be targeting visitors to the Advanced Manufacturing show, who are keen to improve productivity, with its latest SumiDrill SDP Power Series drilling range.

March 1st saw the launch of CoroChuck 930. This high precision hydraulic chuck from Sandvik Coromant brings a secure tooling performance to milling and drilling operations. Perfect for meeting the demands for high run out precision, extensive tests have shown this new hydraulic chuck provides the best pull-out security available.

It is 100 years since the company, known as Dormer was established - although in 1913 it was called the Sheffield Twist Drill Co.

With a height of 20mm, the VERO-S NSE mini module from Schunk is thought to be the flattest pneumatic quick-change pallet module in the world.

Any vertical machining centre in the range offered by XYZ Machine Tools can now feature 4th and 5th axis machining utilising the high precision of the Swiss manufactured Lehmann rotary tables.

TaeguTec’s new high productivity PCD grade, the TD810 has been developed to address all the challenges associated with machining aluminium.

Kennametal has expanded its ToolBoss tool management system to help customers ensure that they have the necessary tools available and thus reduce any downtime.

WNT (UK) has reported a record year’s turnover – of more than £20million. The company attributes this to a combination of customer service, development of existing customers, new business, and general positive market conditions.

Master Abrasives and Atlas Copco, have announced a partnership that aims to provide comprehensive solutions-based benefits to customers in the most demanding industry sectors, including aerospace, motorsport, oil and gas, power generation, construction and off-highway, as well as general precision engineering.