
Deep drill holes optimized with PCD
When the Schlote Group built a new plant in Harzgerode in 2017, production was geared towards series production of a single component right from the start.

Digital sales offensive in machining
Walter and Sparepartsnow enter into strategic partnership. Machining tools are sold more digitally, and the platform expands its range to include tools for the first time.

The tool manufacturer ARNO Werkzeuge, Karl-Heinz Arnold GmbH presents innovative clamping holders with internal cooling for cutting inserts that combine the best of both worlds. In a hybrid manufacturing process, the manufacturer combines additive technology with classic CNC milling.

The Garant VG Basic presetting device from the Hoffmann Group is used as basic equipment on the machine or production island.
Roger Steiner has been Managing Director of Mapal subsidiary Weisskopf alongside Uwe Rein since November 2019. As Technical Managing Director, he is responsible for the areas of production and technology.

Walter acquires the American, owner-managed Melin Tool Company, a manufacturer of solid carbide and HSS end mills, drills and countersinking tools.

When it comes to drilling, multiple tools with drilling, milling and countersinking functions offer significant productivity benefits. Ceratizit's Cutting Tools team proves that these semi-standard tools do not have to be expensive or have long lead times.
Tool service provider and system supplier Hahn+Kolb increased its turnover by 13.5 percent to 285 million euros in the 2017 financial year.

At the end of 2017, Arno Werkzeuge inaugurated its new building at its headquarters in Ostfildern. The manufacturer of cutting tools is thus committing itself to Germany as a production location and is well prepared to meet the demands of the market.

Arno Werkzeuge, manufacturer of cutting tools, is presenting its latest automated tool inventory management system at Metav. In Hall 14, Stand C64, he will be presenting the new tool management system as well as performance-enhancing cutting tools for turning, grooving, drilling and milling.