Hybrid machining is setting new standards in grinding technology. At Grinding Hub 2026 in Stuttgart, manufacturers such as Vollmer, Studer and Liebherr will showcase how combining grinding, erosion and laser processes boosts precision, reduces downtime and can deliver productivity gains of up to 70 percent.

India’s tooling industry will be back in focus when Die & Mould India Expo returns to Mumbai in April 2026. The 14th edition is set to build on strong momentum, bringing together global technology providers, machine builders and toolmakers to showcase advanced solutions across the entire die and mould value chain.

Tool manufacturer HAM uses Knoll’s innovative Aerosol Master 4000 ATS minimum quantity lubrication system to achieve high-quality machining results. The ultra-fine air-oil mixture provides cooling for materials ranging from aluminium to titanium while significantly reducing costs.

Watajet, an Italian expert in micro waterjet cutting, has transformed an academia-developed technology into a unique production process. Thanks to Mitutoyo’s Quick Vision Apex, the company has revolutionised its quality control, taking precision, automation and reliability to the next level.

Data-based cooling lubricant monitoring makes grinding more stable and efficient: sensor data on emulsion health, grinding forces and spindle power enables requirement-based fluid supply, supports digital twins and can cut energy use by up to 27 percent. At Grindinghub 2026 in Stuttgart, visitors will learn how Umati and OPC UA connectivity helps integrate these data streams for higher surface quality and fewer rejects.

Fette Werkzeugtechnik positions its Speedcore hob cutter as a cost-effective alternative to carbide tools in gear manufacturing. The high-performance HSS cutter enables up to 50 percent higher cutting speeds than conventional PM-HSS tools and can significantly reduce machining times without requiring investment in new machinery.

Grinding Hub 2026 will spotlight how artificial intelligence, sensor technology and closed-loop automation are redefining precision grinding. From unmanned “grind-measure-grind” production to smart process control and new applications such as humanoid robot components, the Stuttgart show promises a clear view of grinding’s shift toward self-optimising, data-driven manufacturing systems.

More dynamic milling, greater precision and lower energy consumption are the key aims of Zimmermann’s improved FZU/FZP42 portal machines. Their thermo-symmetrical design is intended to support complex 5-axis machining of large, heavy workpieces without sacrificing accuracy or surface quality.

Japanese cutting tool expert Tungaloy has expanded its Tungmeister series with a new face milling head geometry for non-ferrous metal machining. What this means for surface finish and productivity.

When Commercial Tool & Die needed new milling capacity for very large plastic injection moulds, the company turned once again to Zimmermann. The result is a trio of custom-built machines that combine flexible multi-axis machining with robust construction, as shown in the new video case study.