:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d2/63/d26376330f084c718f9ab83fc66eb39f/0129319680v1.jpeg "Situation in mechanical engineering: VDMA Chief Economist Dr. Johannes Gernandt looks back on the past year, with a particular focus on December: “Given the recent developments, we expect a slight increase in 2026. Sentiment is improving, but there is no reason for celebration.” (Source: VDMA / Sarah Kastner Fotografie)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4f/a9/4fa94db21a092a12fdb0822e3d5c8150/0129504798v1.jpeg "Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu, pointed out: “The overall outcome of the order collection regarding 2025 is in line with that of the last two years and thus disappointing once again”. (Source: Ucimu/ Ruggiero Scardigno)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/b7/8db71c3fe25cd48399bfd8faaa5e90f7/0129228188v1.jpeg "The Contract Manufacturing Index shows the value of the market for contract and subcontract manufacturing services for machining, fabrication, and other processes. (Source: Qimtek)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fc/44/fc4431baf22faf49f91d695e7725b0de/0129227575v2.jpeg "Rejlek Group has commissioned a Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Intelect 130 with integrated SAM-C robot in Vienna, advancing energy-efficient, high-precision and sustainable injection moulding production. (Source: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ba/ea/baea897f2d161c46f0872c77cd26fb6b/0129039787v1.jpeg "The momentum of smart manufacturing is accelerating – TMTS 2026 showcases Taiwan's industrial strength. (Source: TMTS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a6/06/a606d5e06236baca21d7f53019dedf42/0129504701v1.jpeg "Vomat filters clean in full flow and separate dirty and clean oil 100 percent. (Source: Vomat)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0b/a8/0ba81aaff9b06473404eafd31bfbfe06/0129451471v1.jpeg "(Bild: SIMTOS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/34/2f344c97b0e4a9613850f3bb3b519101/0129337496v2.jpeg "Die & Mould India Expo 2026 will spotlight the latest developments and advanced technological innovations in tooling, mould-making, plastic injection moulding, and precision manufacturing. (Source: Tagma)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/63/53/6353c75a9072fc20846b40065c12f724/0129533055v1.jpeg "Industrial connectors operate at critical interfaces in automated production, where reliability under vibration, heat and contaminants directly affects uptime and maintenance effort. (Source: Mencom)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b7/e0/b7e0832ad0be13fb559a7028f2ef02c7/0129386806v2.jpeg "(Source: Husky)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5d/3c/5d3cd553a019b4033e441e61f98b23d6/0129229293v1.jpeg "Featured also will be the Roemheld Moduhub equipment range, designed to help operators handle heavy or awkward components safely and efficiently during manual assembly. It also has the facility to feed back production data. (Source: Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/82/e7/82e72d20cefdef73713b584312be57d0/0129209599v2.jpeg "Asim Spahović, Hasco (third from left), in discussion with BSI customers Erwin Bekto, Redžo Bekto and Mehmed Šehić (from left to right). (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/24/84/24844705e911d0231a551255ab3a7ee7/0129505503v1.jpeg "The Agility S range of CMMs combines a robust shop floor CMM platform with Revo 5-axis technology. (Source: Renishaw)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ae/7c/ae7cfa25bd4cbdee97cf91514a80a569/0129333424v1.jpeg "Formnext 2026 strengthens industry focus with UK as partner country. (Source: Mesago/ Marc Jacquemin)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/50/7e/507e92bc6eb96c6646801c23695fd698/0128867905v2.jpeg "Branding plate for Alstom trains produced in series. (Source: Replique )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/cd/8c/cd8c3ca788be29055f3af26645fa0262/0128810840v1.jpeg "New materials and enhanced sourcing controls extend Xometry’s marketplace capabilities for aerospace, defence and medical manufacturing. (Source: Noah Willman)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c8/43/c843d8084b4db01b20506a3773a8e56d/0129505472v2.jpeg "Viking Precision Engineers has invested in four Yamazaki Mazak Quick Turn 250 lathes. (Source: Keith Mindham/ Mazak)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/52/8c/528c3c99265c6d8951e6bb1dcf4ed7c2/0129224981v1.jpeg "For significantly greater efficiency: Smart grinding technologies mark a decisive step toward robust, self-optimizing manufacturing systems. (Source: KSF)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/28/95/28952358db60b91461ebfda8196fad46/0129221819v1.jpeg "A Hurco / Kawasaki automated machining cell based on a 5-axis, swivelling-spindle Hurco machine. At Mach 2026, the robot system will feed a cantilever-type 5-axis model, VC500i. (Source: Hurco Europe )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/96/16/9616c2fc580d720e8b3f91bbffcc5a01/0129504787v1.jpeg "Hummingbird MES offers real time insight into machine performance. (Source: Open Mind)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9b/5d/9b5db33353f3e5a256e2f634ddc349c7/0129333056v1.jpeg "Browser-based simulation results showing improved cooling times after accepting SimForm's automated channel recommendations. (Source: Machine Works)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0a/e1/0ae1b7a9cc45bf10ebcbce27be707eda/0129230371v1.jpeg "Vericut Optimizer is a standalone optimisation solution that works directly from NC code. (Source: Vericut)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f4/e9/f4e9eabb65e0b34fe9911620718ea8e2/0129055594v1.jpeg "HCL CAM Works 2025 integrates CAM programming into the 3D Experience Solidworks platform, combining cloud-based collaboration with machine-aware CNC programming. (Source: HCL Software)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/ca/f9ca9cace88200a5ec0946f193264963/0129209504v1.jpeg "Neil Taylor, who has worked in the toolroom at Pre-Met for 20 years. (Source: Pre-Met)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/61/2f61dd20be68049fa2320a2e5aa860d7/0123789183v2.jpeg "from left to right: Sodick President Giuseppe Addelia and Vice President Salvatore Cocco (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c5/49/c54973f28495dada1c7605f913717341/0121533734v1.jpeg "The set-up of the complex parts on the new Sodick ALC600G (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/94/8f/948f81f46645691d1d90152ef605a0ae/0120806008v2.jpeg "Some of the billets clamped and ready for lights out machining at Bellcliffe. (Source: ETG)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/88/a2/88a2be18834640f6e34db6bcaa98da06/0129504771v1.jpeg "The new Ready Corex 250 industrial X-ray CT system from LK Metrology is designed for inspection and measurement on the shop floor. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/04/3d/043d3f95c300d98d7188d2c2f0673aa5/0129365083v1.jpeg "The extremely high demands placed on manufacturing precision in high-tech industries include the cleanliness of components. These sometimes extremely strict requirements call for appropriately designed cleaning processes and systems as well as a suitable manufacturing environment. (Source: Ecoclean)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0b/9e/0b9e9ae6c55036cf35f97cd4ffca9d27/0129363249v2.jpeg "The dimension inspection process for the workpiece reference. The measurement software interface is displayed on the system monitor, which includes a 3D model of the measured surface of the part and the parameters of the inspection program. (Source: Mitutoyo Europe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/3e/4a3ee5cd13d05629db9d3e88aa22ff01/0129103256v1.jpeg "Full-flow microfiltration to 3 to 5 µm, demand-based backwashing, precise temperature control, and modular system architecture make the cooling lubricant peripherals a real performance factor for the entire production chain. (Source: Vomat)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/b4/6bb456c148f06af9d65155da63665c22/0129102929v1.jpeg "Thanks to a dual spindle, hybrid machines can grind PCD tools (top) and erode them (bottom) in a single set-up, increasing efficiency in terms of both time and quality. (Source: Vollmer Werke Maschinenfabrik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f3/4d/f34d32adcd63bdf5332e4d57ae75611a/0128850501v1.jpeg "The new AW Series Oil Mist Collectors from Filtermist (Source: Filtermist)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7c/a2/7ca2adf016cad8d1de510c4df0ff57bc/0128810813v1.jpeg "Vomat, based in Treuen, stands for fine filtration technology in industrial metalworking, which not only sets technical standards but also impresses with its exceptional vertical range of manufacture. (Source: KSKOMM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/9c/579c8e2bcff2e800a19fcb0926e574fa/0129056117v1.jpeg "Fortis mill grinding wheels from weiler abrasives are designed for hot and cold rolling mills, combining advanced ceramic grain technology with longer service life to reduce downtime and increase productivity. (Source: Weiler Abrasives)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/5f/4a5fd6bde5784db58812f15386c2126f/0126112832v2.jpeg "Boride Engineered Abrasives offers mould makers worldwide a complete toolkit for achieving top-quality surface finishes. (Source: Boride)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/87/3c/873c56a315b598e5491cef38d9ef72f1/0123364440v1.jpeg "The fully synthetic corrosion protection Z2690/… comes with NSF-H1 registration. (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/9c/6b9cab1e262f77caed8179ed3dc29807/0129104421v1.jpeg "GMH Gruppe has consolidated Kind & Co., Schmiedewerke Gröditz and Buderus Edelstahl into a unified Open-Die Forging Group, supported by a 30 million euro investment programme to strengthen Europe-based tool steel and forging supply. (Source: Oliver Pracht/ GMH Gruppe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/58/4958084fe5c4ed0a7758f7cfb3051e92/0128854986v1.jpeg "Intelligent material procurement connects components, materials, and processes into one seamless flow. (Bild: FACTUREE - The Online Manufacturer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/39/a3/39a32d830d6bb6e4471c79e537c5ca52/chimei-ecologue-frosch-6000x3373v1v1.jpeg "The green frog represents the Ecologue portfolio at CHIMEI. It reflects the company's commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability – aiming to drive progress in various industries while also contributing to addressing global environmental challenges. (Image:CHIMEI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/29/2b297a2773f13d3017fc6d49424a57b1/0127570680v1.jpeg "Dr Aphrodite Tomou heads up the technical department of Goodfellow (Source: Goodfellow)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/fd/07fd8752b8d884ee69baba1b2207d82d/0129373572v1.jpeg "This is the new leadership team taking over at Meusburger in Wolfurt. From left to right: Simon Köb, Head of Sales and Marketing; the new CEO, Stefan Kraxner; and Tobias Fuchs, responsible for Finance and central functions. (Source: Meusburger/ Studio Fasching)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/ec/13ece74e59d459301ea38becf80c9706/0129200881v1.jpeg "DN Solutions CEO Won-jong Kim (Left) with Heller CEO Thorsten Schmidt. (Source: DN Solutions)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fe/9b/fe9b79ee842142ff26180132de72b2d5/0129103360v1.jpeg "Innova Engineered Plastics has expanded its Mexicali manufacturing site with new injection moulding capacity to meet growing demand for heavy gauge plastic enclosures in highly regulated industries. (Source: Innova Engineered Plastics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/7e/2a7e5ced0986e88a6c24123fba954dee/0128871141v2.jpeg "Leadership transition at Hasco: Markus Büngers steps into the role of CEO. (Source: Hasco)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1f/b3/1fb326c5aed469478810beca4d5fde84/0113497843.jpeg?v= "Renishaw’s NC4+ Blue system uses a combination of smart environmental protection technologies to protect its precision optics. This ensures that the system remains functional, accurate and repeatable. (Source: Renishaw)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c1/2b/c12b12cf7265a5f7272795fd97c3307a/0112529987.jpeg?v= "The pair of Leadwell V-30iT 5-axis machining centres on the shop floor at G&J (CNC) Services' Paddock Wood factory. The compact machines, each of which occupies a footprint of just over 2.4 by 2.1 metres, raised the number of CNC machine tools on site to 18. (Source: WH-Lead)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/68/ef/68efbab15c56bcb2a86387b5e8fb147e/0111415369.jpeg?v= "MSC becomes a Renishaw Offical Channel Partner (Source: MSC)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7e/1e/7e1e46c3050d1a06cbbafe4261bbbef7/0111052220.jpeg?v= "“Traditionally, manufacturers used foundries and machine shops to develop new parts, but as those have become less common, manufacturers are turning to additive manufacturing for prototyping,” explained Chris Beck, Operations Manager and Owner of Innovative 3D Manufacturing. (Source: Renishaw)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ec/01/ec0108a6fd0c767bfc64bcaa72141e2d/0110338581.jpeg?v= "Renishaw’s Revo 5-axis CMM scanning systems, PH20 5-axis touch-trigger systems and the Equator shopfloor gauging system are powered by Metrologic’s X4 software platform. (Source: Metrologic Group)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3a/d4/3ad4aa0697a080c74e8104ee671e8d3f/0106948482.jpeg?v= "Renishaw is presenting its Renam 500 range of additive manufacturing machines. (Source: Renishaw)")
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1947100/1947120/original.jpg?v= "Featuring Renishaw's absolute encoder technology within a robust enclosed design, Fortis encoders deliver high performance measurement. (Renishaw)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/98/07981f593f6e065963d47febfd9289d0/0102552876.jpeg?v= "Structured light scanners offer 3D scanning which significantly enhances the mould making process and also results in achieving a significant ROI. (Source: ©Khaligo–stock.adobe.com)")
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1904800/1904852/original.jpg?v= "The RenAM 500Q Flex is a four laser AM machine and is a variant of the RenAM 500 range. (Renishaw)")
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1883700/1883765/original.jpg?v= "REVO 5-axis measurement system (Renishaw)")