At AMB 2026, artificial intelligence will move from trend topic to practical tool for metal working. VDMA’s Guido Reimann explains where AI is already delivering value in mechanical engineering, what still slows implementation and why digitalisation, AI, digital twins and open-source software will shape the next phase of industrial competitiveness.

Industrial 3D metrology will take centre stage in London from 8 to 10 September 2026, when the 3D Metrology Conference returns for its 11th edition. The event will bring together experts from industry and academia to discuss AI-supported algorithms, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing and data-driven metrology infrastructures.

Autodesk Fusion users now have access to Module Works’ physics-based Smart Roughing technology. The add-in is designed to reduce manual toolpath optimisation and help CAM programmers achieve shorter cycle times in 3-axis roughing.

Grinding Hub 2026 comes at a time of high cost pressure, volatile markets and growing demand for efficient manufacturing solutions. From May 5 to 8, around 460 exhibitors from 28 countries will present technologies, practical applications and new ideas for the grinding process in Stuttgart.

Lead-free aluminium is moving into high-precision applications where chip control, surface quality and process stability are critical. In a joint machining demonstration with Tornos France, Eural Gnutti’s alloy 2033 showed how the material can support demanding turning operations while opening new options for sectors such as luxury goods and watchmaking.

35.Bi-Mu is gearing up for its return to Fieramilano Rho on 13–16 October, with exhibitor registrations rising and a refreshed Tuesday-to-Friday schedule tailored to B2B visitors.

Celebrating 30 years of innovation, the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (Timtos 2025) returns with over 1,000 exhibitors and cutting-edge advancements in AI, smart manufacturing, and sustainability.

As manufacturing markets in Europe and North America demand greater flexibility, productivity and process integration, Modig, Ibarmia and Licon are strengthening their joint presence on the international stage. At IMTS 2026 in Chicago and AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, the Group will present its combined machining expertise, from flexible production concepts to high-volume manufacturing systems.

Machine engineering company Yamazaki Mazak is set to showcase the latest breakthroughs in machine tool technology at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics (3-5 February 2026) as part of a stand dedicated to empowering subcontractors to transform their machining capabilities.

Méca-Précis implements a robotic measurement cell to streamline its inspection processes. This solution combines a coordinate measuring machine from Mitutoyo with robotics solutions from Engineering Data, effectively removing bottlenecks in the parts inspection process.