German machine tool manufacturer Walter Maschinenbau has announced the launch of two world-premiers at AMB and IMTS. The company also offers a digital trade-fair review for everybody who cannot attend in person.

With Inserts Pro, Anca introduces a powerful all-in-one solution that streamlines insert grinding, cuts production costs and boosts productivity across automotive, aerospace and medical applications.

Horn has introduced the 1A chip breaker geometry for its 274 carbide insert tool system, targeting grooving and parting-off operations on sliding-head lathes. Designed for reliable chip control, precise repeatability and economical production, the new geometry supports machining of small-diameter turned parts across a range of materials.

Virtual tool design takes centre stage in Anca’s 2026 awards programme. The company has opened entries for #AncaTooloftheYear2026, focusing on digitally developed cutting tool concepts, while also continuing its Female Machinist of the Year award to recognise women advancing precision manufacturing.

Under the motto “Never Stop Manufacturing the Future,” DMG Mori will demonstrate how it wants to support its customers with productive manufacturing solutions and long-term collaboration. On its 2,100 square metre stand in Hall 10, visitors will experience 20 largely automated machines in action.

Fraunhofer IAP and TU Berlin have developed a new method for producing metallic effect pigments that reduces visible flow lines in injection-moulded plastic parts. The tetrahedral pigments enable more uniform metallic surfaces without an additional coating step, while supporting resource-efficient, industrial-scale production.

DMG Mori’s second-generation Lasertec 65 DED hybrid 2 combines directed energy deposition, 5-axis machining and in-process measuring in a single setup.

The online exhibitor directory for AMB 2026 is now available and offers advanced filters by applications, technologies and industry themes. Together with the themed grounds plan and updated AMB app, the tool is designed to help visitors plan their trade fair visit more efficiently across all ten halls of Messe Stuttgart.

SIMTOS 2026 (Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show) is Korea's largest trade fair for manufacturing technology, taking place from 13 to 17 April in Halls 1 and 2 of KINTEX in Goyang.

Hurco Europe reported strong results from Mach 2026, with orders worth more than £1.5 million taken on the stand and over 200 quotations now being prepared. Automated production cells, 5-axis machining solutions and driven-tool turning centres drew particular interest, underlining demand for smarter, more accessible CNC automation.