Pre-Met is expanding its in-house toolroom with new investment in wire erosion technology, as the British specialist gears up for its next wave of high-value manufacturing opportunities. With precision tooling capacity increasing and fresh enquiries emerging from demanding sectors, the company is positioning its toolmaking expertise as a strategic growth driver.

High-speed, high-torque, and built for automation: With the new Makino a500iR, NCMT brings a versatile 5-axis horizontal machining centre to the UK and Ireland – offering advanced spindle options, efficient swarf management, and intelligent features for reliable unattended operation.

With Ferrocon Quadro, Cemecon sets a new benchmark in heavy-duty machining: the world’s thickest PVD-based coating at up to 12 µm delivers longer tool life, smoother surfaces, and greater toughness — offering a premium alternative to conventional CVD coatings for demanding applications from rail maintenance to shipbuilding and energy.

With the TS0501, Seco introduces a Duratomic finishing solution designed for precise, unmanned machining of heat-resistant superalloys such as Inconel 718 — boosting tool life and process stability.

Modern ultrafine filtration systems can significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of tool grinding processes. Vomat’s intelligent filter solutions reduce operating costs, extend system availability, and enable a fast return on investment.

To boost efficiency in machining challenging thermosetting plastics, German subcontractor Ament Plastics has invested in a high-precision turn-mill centre from DMG Mori. The upgrade enables one-hit, six-sided machining, significantly reducing throughput times and increasing flexibility in the production of complex components for demanding industries.

Hypermill users can now access cutting tool data from Machining Cloud directly within the CAM environment. Thanks to a new integration by Open Mind Technologies, the collaboration simplifies tool selection and programming while enhancing efficiency and machining quality.

Roemheld will use Mach to highlight a broad portfolio of tool handling and workholding solutions aimed at faster, safer and more flexible production.

Stark Spannsysteme, a company belonging to the Roemheld Group, wants to dispel many doubts about digital clamping options ....

With the GC1240, Sandvik Coromant is introducing the latest generation of indexable inserts for machining stainless steel, featuring a multilayer nano-coating applied via a PVD process.