Swiss manufacturer GF Machining Solutions (www.gfms.com) has entered into a strategic co-operation agreement with Germany’s EOS GmbH (www.eos.info/en).

A spokesman said: “GF and EOS will undertake the integration of additive-manufacturing machines into the production process of mould inserts, allowing for a shorter mould-cooling sequence and a faster plastic-injection cycle time.”

GF CEO Yves Serra said: “We very much welcome this strategic partnership, which offers our large customer base a unique set of technologies.”

EOS founder and CEO Hans J Langer said: “This allows us to increase the value for customers within the mould-and-die sector, by integrating conventional and additive technologies. This is a large step towards seamless production, and we join forces with a strong and experienced partner.”

The first results of this cooperation will be shown at EMO 2015, which is due to take place 5-10 October in Milan.