In 2026, Nortec will be held under the motto “Production. Innovation. Future”. With a clear focus, a shorter duration and a fresh image, the Trade Fair for Manufacturers wants to strengthen its position in the industry.

The new C-Series of Seco end mills promises to deliver flexibility, performance, and cost savings, allowing shops to tackle multiple machining applications with fewer tools. Featuring advanced Siron-A coating, this general-purpose solution offers up to 30 percent longer tool life.

The Italian machine tool, robots, automation systems and ancillary products manufacturers' association, Ucimu-Sistemi per Produrre has elected a new president. Riccardo Rosa will take the helm of the association for the next two years.

Floyd Automatic Tooling now offers the Schwanog interchangeable indexable centre drilling system. Designed to enhance productivity and precision, this system ensures accurate hole positioning and consistent surface finishes.

The T-A Pro line from Allied Machine and Engineering has become a recognized drilling solution in the market, known for its performance, reliability and consistent penetration rates. The introduction of the new Y series extends the T-A Pro line to smaller diameters, offering users the same advantages at reduced sizes.

Modig, a Swedish machine tool manufacturer, has entered a strategic partnership with Spain's Ibarmia, acquiring a substantial minority stake. This collaboration aims to expand their geographical and sectoral presence, driving growth and innovation.

From a modest start in a Vienna garage to becoming a top precision manufacturer, Gerhard Rauch specialises in moulded parts, fixtures and prototypes, utilizing a fleet of EDM machines. Now, the company expanded its capabilities with the addition of two new machines.

The 2024 Anca Tool of the Year Awards, held at IMTS in Chicago, showcased cutting-edge innovation in the cutting tool industry. With categories celebrating both virtual and physical tools, the awards continue to honor excellence and push the boundaries of what's possible in tool manufacturing. This year also featured the Female Machinist of the Year award.

NSK Europe, a global leader in motion control technologies, will use the forthcoming AMB 2024 international exhibition for metalworking to shine the spotlight on its latest solutions for machine tools. NSK bearings, ball screws and linear guides can deliver significant gains for both machine users and builders.

CMS Cepcor has significantly upgraded its quality control by acquiring an Altera M Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) from LK Metrology. This state-of-the-art CMM offers precise and repeatable inspections down to two microns.