Walter has launched an innovative new range of thread milling tools called ‘Thrill·tec’. It has been designed to combine the machining steps of core-hole drilling and threading in a single tool and operation. This is also true of the TC645 Supreme circular drill/thread mill, which can also produce a chamfer at the thread entry.

After launching the F 6000, Heller has released the F 5000, a smaller 5-axis horizontal-spindle machining center with a working volume of 800 x 850 x 1,100 mm. This model offers a variety of spindle choices, a sturdy spindle head with a 350-degree swivel range, and the Siemens Sinumerik One control for easy operation.

Hypermill 2024 the latest version of Open Mind’s CAD/CAM suite delivers new turning features and improved algorithms. This makes the digital process chain even more efficient, from CAD data and CAM programming to optimized NC code. Simplified rest machining and interaction with machine are just a few examples of how the software has been further refined.

Machine tool manufacturer XYZ will be exhibiting the full range of its TMC machining centres for the first time at Mach 2024 and it will also be the premier for the new XYZ CT65 LTY-S Twin/Sub spindle lathe.

The Gimo, Sweden production facility of Sandvik Coromant is tapping into the extensive benefits of Vericut Force from CG Tech. The company is using this advanced physics-based software, which analyses and optimises cutting conditions during component machining, to deliver significant savings in both cycle time and energy consumption.

Waldrich Coburg, a century-old manufacturer of large gantry machining centres and grinding machines, serves various industries including automotive and aerospace. By integrating complete machining with WFL's M50 Millturn, the company was able to significantly reduce lead times.

Productive Machines has launched its flagship technology as a fully automated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This innovative offering, Sense NC Finesse, stands out as the first of its kind to automate the optimisation of milling operations comprehensively.

Precision engineering and manufacturing technologies company, Renishaw, is exhibiting its range of smart manufacturing technologies at this year’s Mach exhibition in Birmingham, UK (15-19 April).

The grinding industry is undergoing significant transformations as companies adapt to new materials and mounting cost pressures, sparking innovation and the exploration of alternative markets beyond traditional automotive applications. This evolution is underscored by the upcoming Grinding Hub trade fair in Stuttgart, which will showcase the vibrant future of additive manufacturing and precision machining.

Germany's machine tool industry clinched the global top spot in 2023, surpassing China and Japan with a surge in international sales. Spearheaded by robust growth in the American market, particularly the US and Mexico, the industry witnessed an uptick in exports to America.