Market News
Recent Developments
New product launches
- In March 2023, Iscar is an Israeli multinational metal cutting tools company, launched a new line of indexable inserts called "Iscar NEXXT". These inserts are designed for high-speed machining and offer improved chip breaking and longer tool life.
- In February 2023, Kennametal is an American supplier of tooling and industrial materials, launched a new line of indexable inserts called "Intelligent Inserts". These inserts are equipped with sensors that collect data on cutting conditions and send it to the machine control system. The data can be used to optimize the machining process and improve tool life.
- In January 2023 Sandvik Coromant that supplies cutting tools and services to the metal cutting industry, launched a new line of indexable inserts called "CoroTurn® 880". These inserts are designed for high-performance milling applications and offer improved chip breaking and longer tool life.
Acquisition and partnerships
- In 2023, a Taiwan-based CB-CERATIZIT, a joint venture of the company by the same name, part of the Plansee Group specializes in the powder metallurgical production of materials, has acquired 70% of all shares of Changzhou CW Toolmaker Inc. The privately owned company based in Changzhou, China, specializes in the design, production and sales of tungsten carbide cutting tools for the electronic industry, and a variety of industries including aviation, railway, as well as mold and die industries.