Boehlerit is redefining performance in titanium and stainless steel machining with its latest precision tools and customised Hipims coatings. Developed in collaboration with Cemecon, the high-tech coating solutions deliver significantly longer tool life, improved wear resistance and outstanding results in demanding applications.

An independent study by Seco Tools, Virtual Manufacturing UK, and Grob has confirmed that Vericut Optimizer not only reduces cycle times but also cuts machine energy consumption by around 19 percent when machining titanium parts.

Following strong market signals at Imtex 2025, CAD/CAM specialist Ency Software has launched a fully owned subsidiary in Pune. With India’s industrial sector accelerating, the company aims to meet rising demand for integrated digital manufacturing solutions and build a local partner network.

With the rack magazine ZIM Rack, Zimmermann has developed a compact tool changer for its portal milling machines which can be expanded to accommodate several thousand tools. This modularity allows clients to tailor the system precisely to their production without requiring additional storage space.

“The German machine tool industry considers itself to be in a very strong position among the international com-petition, despite the numerous challenges,” reports Franz-Xaver Bernhard, Chairman of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main, at the association's annual press conference.

Horn expands its DC solid carbide milling cutter range for circular interpolation with new grades, geometries and variants. The additions offer improved performance, greater flexibility, and broader suitability for grooving, threading, and chamfering across various materials.

CNC machining is gaining importance in rapid prototyping by enabling precise, fast, and material-accurate component production — helping to shorten development cycles across various industries.

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.

Bob Williamson, President of the International Special Tooling and Machining Association (ISTMA), has beeen awarded the Tool and Die Honour Medal at Moulding Expo 2025.

In high-tech industries where every micron counts, Cemecon delivers a competitive edge with tailor-made premium coatings. Through close collaboration and advanced analysis, the company engineers coating solutions that are precisely aligned with each tool's geometry, material, and application.