Hurco Europe will put the spotlight on “Smarter CNC for Smarter Shops” at its Mach stand, highlighting intuitive controls and automation designed to speed up high-mix machining without relying on specialist programmers.

Laser machining opens new design freedoms for chip control and process stability. Simtek’s Norbert Seifermann explains where it makes sense, where it doesn’t, and how customers benefit from smarter geometries.

At its upcoming Open House in Pfronten, DMG Mori will showcase more than 40 machines and over 20 automation solutions, highlighting 5-axis machining, scalable automation and integrated production concepts designed to deliver high precision, productivity and flexibility across a wide range of manufacturing applications.

Rising demands from high-tech industries are pushing component cleanliness to new limits. Ultra-fine and high-purity cleaning is becoming a decisive factor for competitiveness, requiring manufacturers to rethink processes across the entire production chain and rely on partners with deep application know-how, advanced system technology, and proven test capabilities.

Modern ultrafine filtration systems can significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of tool grinding processes. Vomat’s intelligent filter solutions reduce operating costs, extend system availability, and enable a fast return on investment.

From hybrid machine tools to AI-driven robotics and automated post-processing, additive manufacturing is entering a new phase of industrial maturity. A look at current technologies shows how AM is becoming a reliable, scalable element of modern production.

A tough investment climate has not stopped Hurco Europe from increasing sales and expanding market share. Automation uptake, strong interest in used machines and favourable economic conditions are setting the stage for a strong 2026 — including major product premieres at Mach.

Horn used Mach 2026 to spotlight a broad wave of tooling developments aimed at more reliable chip control, greater rigidity and lower cost per edge. From sintered chip-breaker geometries in miniature inserts to new grooving and parting-off systems for deeper cuts, the latest additions show how tool design is being refined for process stability, surface quality and economic machining.

With the takeover of the GF Machining Solutions Division of George Fischer AG by the United Grinding Group, one of the largest machine tool manufacturers in the world has emerged. The company was renamed United Machining Solutions and retains its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland.

Vomat’s modular central filter systems (ZFA) offer ultra-fine cooling lubricant microfiltration for applications ranging from compact setups to large-scale industrial projects. A recent XXL installation in Southern Europe illustrates how the scalable concept combines high filtration quality, energy efficiency, and adaptability to changing production requirements.