The Swiss grinding specialist Kellenberger is presenting two new cylindrical grinding machines at the Grinding Hub fair in Stuttgart — the K8 and the K10 — significantly expanding its machine portfolio for beginners and smaller companies.

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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved well beyond the buzzword stage, and the tool and mould making industry is no exception. With the global AI market projected to grow at a steep pace through the next decade, manufacturers are increasingly weaving AI-powered solutions into core production workflows and CAD/CAM is where much of that transformation is now visible. Major players such as Siemens, Mastercam and Open Mind Technologies have all incorporated AI-powered solutions directly into their platforms.

High-precision subcontractor Optimal Manufacturing has boosted its machining capacity with a bespoke robotic handling cell retrofitted to a DMG Mori 5-axis machining centre at its Redditch facility.

Rising demands on machining productivity, process reliability and cost efficiency are shaping Inovatools’ AMB 2026 presence. The German tool manufacturer will show five new solutions for drilling, milling and reaming, aimed at helping users machine challenging materials more efficiently and future-proof their production.

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.

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.

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.

From 2 to 5 June 2026, FIP (France Innovation Plasturgie) will once again open its doors to trade visitors in Lyon. Arburg is placing particular emphasis on France, the country where its first international subsidiary was established.