German Tooling in ‘Top Form’

The German machine tool industry continues to enjoy a level of demand that is as lively as ever, according to the VDW, the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association. In the first six months of 2008, orders were 14% higher than in the same period last year. Details.

Plastukraina to Open in Kiev

Novel processing technologies, equipment used for plastics processing, and recycling methods are some of the attractions for visitors to Plastukraina 2008, the International Fair of Plastics Processing, which opens in Kiev on September 23. Details.

Rapid Tech Users Conference

On September 23 and 24, the 9th international users conference on rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, and rapid manufacturing, Euro-uRapid 2008, takes place in Berlin to present the latest high-tech concepts and solutions for users and researchers. Details.

SolidWorks Seminars Set

Design teams around the world will be able to explore the powerful new SolidWorks 2009 product line at hundreds of free seminars that SolidWorks will be conducting for both users and nonusers this October. The seminars will be presented by SolidWorks resellers. Details.

SolidCAM Names Danish Chief

SolidCAM Scandinavia has appointed Michael Nathan as its new sales manager for Denmark. Nathan has nearly 25 years of experience in the sales of technical software solutions to Danish industry. For 10 of them, he specialized in the CAD/CAM business. Details.

Faro Schedules UK Roadshow

Faro, the world market leader in portable computer-aided measurement arms and laser trackers, is staging a Metrology Roadshow in Birmingham, UK, October 2. The event will be a metrology exhibition that includes live product demonstrations. Details.

M&H Now Part of Hexagon AB

Hexagon AB now owns all shares of the M&H Group, which consists of M&H Inprocess Messtechnik GmbH and two other companies. By agreeing to the acquisition, the group’s previous owners have set a course for further strong growth. Details.