With its new Ency Academy, the software company offers free, self-paced courses in CNC and robot programming, combining step-by-step lessons, real project files, and official certification.

At EMO Hannover 2025, the spotlight is on smart, sustainable, and scalable production solutions. From automation and AI to circular economy strategies, the world’s leading trade fair for metalworking brings together pioneering technologies and expert insight

Engel has equipped Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a cutting-edge injection moulding cell to drive forward sustainable materials research. With a focus on recyclable composites, natural fibres and digital innovation, the partnership is setting new standards in plastics processing and construction technology.

High costs and complexity still deter many manufacturers from adopting AI — but a new approach is changing the game. By integrating AI at the component level, businesses can enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve quality without massive upfront investments.

From the dawn of CNC to the era of AI, EMO has mirrored five decades of technological change in manufacturing. This retrospective by technology journalist Nikolaus Fecht traces the trade fair’s journey from its 1975 debut in Paris to its role today as a showcase for digitalisation, automation, sustainability and cutting-edge innovations in production technology.

DMG Mori is set to showcase eight world premieres at EMO 2025 in Hannover, presenting a comprehensive range of high-tech machining centres, automation solutions and digital innovations under the motto ‘Manufacturing the Future’.

Innovation is the key to success in global manufacturing. Companies that continuously develop high-tech solutions gain a crucial edge — making it harder for competitors to replicate their advancements. At EMO Hannover 2025, top manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and research institutes will showcase the latest innovations driving the future of production.

At EMO Hannover 2025, manufacturers will explore how intelligent data networking can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in production. Companies such as Wenzel and Klingelnberg demonstrate how smart data use can optimize processes, reduce errors, and enhance predictive maintenance.

Image analyses to detect defects in injection-moulded plastic parts used to be expensive and time-consuming. Cologne researchers want to change this using machine learning (ML) ...

In a recent videocast, Christian Nomine from Mitsubishi Electric highlights the growing impact of AI in industrial environments, emphasizing its potential to not only boost productivity but also enhance knowledge transfer and expertise across enterprises.