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.

The merger of DN Solutions and Heller creates one of the world's most comprehensive providers of machine tool solutions. Customers will now have the advantage of being able to meet all their requirements with a single point of contact – from boring mills to 5-axis or turnkey solutions and automation systems.

Mazak’s three-day Open House in Worcester drew over 500 professionals eager to see the company’s newest UK-manufactured machine tools, automation systems and digital platforms in action.

Several machine tools from Yamazaki Mazak were used as part of the recent World Skills UK National Finals, which saw young competitors go head-to-head to program and machine a complex workpiece under strict time conditions.

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.

After months of declining orders, the German machine tool industry may finally be stabilizing. While domestic demand remains weak, new investments from defence, aviation and medical technology signal early signs of recovery.

Machine engineering company Yamazaki Mazak is set to showcase the latest breakthroughs in machine tool technology at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics (3-5 February 2026) as part of a stand dedicated to empowering subcontractors to transform their machining capabilities.

Weak exports and a delayed recovery at home left Italy’s machine tool, robotics and automation sector largely flat in 2025. According to Ucimu, manufacturers are looking to 2026 with guarded optimism, amid geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and renewed hopes for more effective industrial policy support.

At EMO 2025, Hurco reported strong customer interest and solid sales, signalling renewed optimism in Europe’s machine tool market. A highlight was the debut of the Profeeder Easy Desk 30 cobot system, designed for heavier loads and greater productivity.

By acquiring Italian machine tool specialist Pietro Carnaghi, Fives strengthens its High Precision Machines division, broadens its portfolio for large-scale machining, and enhances its global presence in key sectors such as aerospace, energy, defense, and nuclear.