With the global shift towards intelligent manufacturing, demand for smart manufacturing solutions and integrated production systems is growing. Against this backdrop, TMTS 2026 will take place at TICEC from 25 to 28 March 2026.

South Korea’s DN Solutions has completed its acquisition of German high-end manufacturer Heller. The deal links global scale and digital manufacturing platforms with Heller’s precision engineering heritage.

After months of declining orders, the German machine tool industry may finally be stabilizing. While domestic demand remains weak, new investments from defence, aviation and medical technology signal early signs of recovery.

Digital Twins are reshaping manufacturing, but what happens when the simulation runs inside the CNC control itself? Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu examines the emerging concept of a Live Digital Twin and its potential to transform job shops.

Grindinghub 2026 has underlined its role as a key international meeting place for grinding technology. With around 11,000 visitors, 462 exhibitors and strong interest in investment, the Stuttgart trade fair highlighted practical solutions, digital applications and the next step for the format: Grindinghub Americas 2027.

The online exhibitor directory for AMB 2026 is now available and offers advanced filters by applications, technologies and industry themes. Together with the themed grounds plan and updated AMB app, the tool is designed to help visitors plan their trade fair visit more efficiently across all ten halls of Messe Stuttgart.

Vigel has completed the acquisition of MCM, bringing together two established Italian players in advanced machining technologies.

Hurco Europe reported strong results from Mach 2026, with orders worth more than £1.5 million taken on the stand and over 200 quotations now being prepared. Automated production cells, 5-axis machining solutions and driven-tool turning centres drew particular interest, underlining demand for smarter, more accessible CNC automation.

The Temperchip machining temperature sensor provides real time machining data that protects workpieces, allows users to meet stringent specification requirements and enables optimal utilization of cutting tools.

Robots open up new possibilities for machining large and complex parts, but they also introduce new process uncertainties. DAMRC uses Ency to combine toolpath planning, kinematics and robot dynamics analysis, helping create a more systematic foundation for stable and predictable robotic machining.