Japan/Germany – Japan-based DMG Mori Co. has acquired further shares in the German DMG Mori AG and reached a total shareholding of 76% of shares in AG, including the shares by its consolidated company, DMG Mori GmbH, the company announced.

Germany – In order to remain competitive, companies have to produce workpieces more and more quickly, while still maintaining maximum levels of precision and surface quality. Open Mind has released a machining performance package that is said to provide machining time savings of up to 90%.

Europe - Poland and the Czech Republic have a well-trained and competitive workforce and serve as an extended workbench and an alternative for companies in Southern Germany. Moreover, the Czech Republic has also been showing positive signs of further economic recovery.

Israel – Continuing technical progress in machine tool technology has resulted in thread milling becoming an increasingly popular process. Today’s CNC machine tools provide effective cutting by helical interpolation, which makes thread milling more attractive for manufacturers.

The machine tool industry is breaking one record after another. The positive trend of the previous year continued in the first quarter of 2018. There are signs of solid growth in both order intake and production.

Turkey - The geographical position of the Turkish tool and die industry, a good infrastructure and relative simple customs regulations to the EU allow for rapid transport and makes Turkey an interesting alternative to Asia for German and other Western European companies.

USA – A modern high-speed machining strategy for roughing on machines capable of running complex NC files at high speeds, or adaptive clearing, maintains a constant radial tool engagement throughout the entire cut. Larger axial depth of cut can be taken, while simultaneously maintaining a high feed rate.

Germany – From 20 to 23 April 2016, Hermle was once again hosting its traditional Open House event in Gosheim, Germany, which was expected to attract more than 2000 visitors (final figures to be confirmed). The new affordable 5-axis machining centre C 250 took centre stage.