Rising tungsten prices and growing raw-material constraints are forcing cutting tool manufacturers to rethink efficiency at the source. As cost pressure builds toward 2026, modular, exchangeable-head carbide tools are emerging as a strategic response — cutting material use, reducing waste, and delivering flexibility without compromising performance.

From electrode production to sinker and wire EDM, Meusburger supports mould and die makers with a comprehensive, immediately available portfolio for the highest precision requirements. High-quality materials, precisely matched clamping and holder systems, and an intuitive configurator ensure reliable processes, excellent surface quality and maximum efficiency throughout every EDM application.

Despite encouraging growth at the close of 2024, the Italian machine tool industry remains cautious. Ucimu President Riccardo Rosa warns that challenges such as global instability, weak export markets, and domestic demand concerns are still at play.

Roeders’ new RPT series of vertical machining centres (VMCs) promises to set a new standard in precision for industries like mould and die making. Offering exceptional accuracy, with tolerances half that of existing models, the RPT VMCs integrate advanced temperature control and Nanotol technology to achieve sub-micron precision.

“Taiwan Excellence” made its debut at Timtos 2025, featuring top Taiwanese companies like Chmer, Hiwin Mikrosystem, Honor Seiki, YCM, Hiwin, Accutex, GIFU, Campro and Techman Robot to showcase the country’s innovation in manufacturing and advamcements in sustainability.

Together with its customers, Seco, part of Sandvik Group, is redefining how cutting tools can be managed and used, driving greater efficiency and sustainability throughout the product lifecycle.

Cutting-edge machining in action: At the 2025 Horn Technology Days, over 3,000 visitors experienced live demonstrations, expert talks, and AI integration at the company’s Tübingen headquarters — with insights ranging from grooving to rocket engine components.

Innovative, digital, and sustainable — Engel’s showcase at K 2025 proves that high-performance injection moulding can meet the demands of modern manufacturing. From AI-assisted process control to lightweight automotive parts and recyclable packaging solutions, the company presents live demonstrations tailored to key industries such as automotive, medical, technical moulding and packaging.

Lubricant specialist Zeller+Gmelin will be presenting its latest developments at the Intec 2025, the international trade fair for machine tools, manufacturing and automation technology. From 11 to 14 March, the company will be presenting a selection of its lubricants and innovative fluid management solutions.

Timtos 2025, a global leading smart manufacturing and machine tool expo in Taipei, Taiwan, is set to feature another key highlight — Timtos Forum — on the second day of the exhibition, March 4, show organizers announced.