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.

Germany’s machine tool industry is showing early signs of stabilization after a prolonged investment slowdown, but global market dynamics are shifting further in China’s favour.

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.

Timtos 2025 brought together industry leaders, cutting-edge technology, and groundbreaking innovations in AI, robotics, and smart manufacturing. From advanced automation to digital twin integration, the event highlighted Taiwan’s growing influence in precision engineering and global supply chains.

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.

At Mach, Mazak will present its complete offering across the manufacturing ecosystem: from the very latest in machine tools and smart automation systems to connected technologies, all of which can operate in unison to help customers take their next step towards increased productivity while remaining secure in their operations.

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.

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.

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.