The Italian machine tool industry faced a turbulent 2024, with domestic performance plunging while exports soared to record highs. Ucimu President Riccardo Rosa sheds light on the challenges at home, the bright spots abroad, and the urgent need for reforms like Transizione 5.0 to secure a modest recovery in 2025.

The Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) invited companies in the Eisenach area to its first VDWF Managing Directors’ Meeting “Voll Wild” (Wild) in 2025. The event was fully booked.

UK-based PTG Holroyd Precision has launched what it believes to be the world’s most versatile, ultra-high-performance machine for precision grinding the helical profiles that are used across the air and refrigeration compressor industry.

Vomat’s filtration systems enable temperature-stable ultra-fine filtration with high control accuracy and modular configuration — designed to meet the precision and reliability demands of modern grinding processes.

The first UK-built large format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later in February. Rapid Fusion, which has enjoyed significant success with its Apollo and Zeus additive manufacturing cells, will showcase ‘Medusa’ at a special open day on February 26th at its Skypark R&D centre in Exeter.

At Metalshow & TIB 2025, Simtek will showcase advanced cutting tool solutions including 3D-lasered chip geometries, the Simmill 9W milling system, and length-adjustable holders — highlighting innovations for precision machining and small-diameter applications.

The new Ugima-X stainless steels from Swiss Steel offer higher productivity, longer tool life, and greater process reliability. With up to 50 percent extended tool life and a sustainable Green Steel option, they set new standards in efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Software company Module Works announces the 2024.12 release of its components for digital manufacturing and digital factory. This latest release of the Module Works SDK includes various new and enhanced features aimed at increasing safety, toolpath generation efficiency and part quality.

“More precise and more productive” is once again the motto of DMG Mori's Open House this year. From 10 to 21 February 2025, visitors will not only be able to experience five world premieres up close, but also other highlights, such as the assembly of individual high-end machining centres.

From flexible automation systems to real-time clamping force monitoring and AI-driven production insights, the latest innovations in manufacturing are transforming productivity. EMO Hannover 2025 will showcase cutting-edge technologies that seamlessly integrate automation and digitalization, providing scalable, cost-effective solutions for modern industry challenges.