Swiss grinding machine specialist Kellenberger has separated from the Hardinge Group and will now operate as Kellenberger Switzerland. The company will integrate renowned brands like Kellenberger, Voumard, Hauser, Tschudin and Usach.

German toolmaker Horn has expanded its slot broaching portfolio with new type 117 inserts for internal diameters from 9 mm, targeting higher tool life and lower cost per cutting edge.

Automation for CNC-class applications requires more than standard robotics. CNC Solutions has developed a Technology Package that seamlessly integrates CAM, motion control and robot execution. By combining offline programming, CNC-style control and high-precision robotics, the system delivers predictable multi-axis performance and significantly reduces commissioning time.

Pre-Met is expanding its in-house toolroom with new investment in wire erosion technology, as the British specialist gears up for its next wave of high-value manufacturing opportunities. With precision tooling capacity increasing and fresh enquiries emerging from demanding sectors, the company is positioning its toolmaking expertise as a strategic growth driver.

With a focus on in-house design and manufacturing, Vomat is promoting process-stable cooling lubricant filtration for precision metalworking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.