India’s tooling industry will be back in focus when Die & Mould India Expo returns to Mumbai in April 2026. The 14th edition is set to build on strong momentum, bringing together global technology providers, machine builders and toolmakers to showcase advanced solutions across the entire die and mould value chain.

With a new cooperation, Siemens and Trumpf aim to bridge the gap between IT and OT in industrial production. Their joint solutions are designed to improve efficiency, scalability and AI preparedness.

Grinding Hub 2026 will spotlight how artificial intelligence, sensor technology and closed-loop automation are redefining precision grinding. From unmanned “grind-measure-grind” production to smart process control and new applications such as humanoid robot components, the Stuttgart show promises a clear view of grinding’s shift toward self-optimising, data-driven manufacturing systems.

Compact but highly capable, the new DMU 20 linear brings 5-axis precision, advanced measurement, and extensive customisation to shop floors with minimal space.

After a turbulent 2024 marked by sharp declines in domestic demand, Italy’s machine tool industry is cautiously optimistic about a modest recovery in 2025. While exports reached a new record, overall production and consumption suffered significant setbacks.

At EMO 2025, Spinner expanded its TTS turn-milling range with the new TTS 85 and TTS 125 models, combining higher bar capacities, powerful dual spindles, and flexible multi-turret configurations for enhanced precision and productivity.

Mazak’s European Technology Centre opens its doors this November, offering live demonstrations of 19 machines, the debut of the all-new Solutions Centre, and a firsthand look at the next evolution of multi-tasking and 5-axis machining.

Software company Tebis introduces its Smartops Technology, an innovative solution for automating design and CAM processes, specifically developed to address the requirements of single-part manufacturing. Users benefit from a unique combination of speed, flexibility and process reliability.

Researchers at IFW Hannover and Open Mind have advanced demand-based coolant supply by linking coolant flow directly to material removal rates calculated in CAM planning, enabling energy-efficient machining validated in real-world trials.

With the takeover of the GF Machining Solutions Division of George Fischer AG by the United Grinding Group, one of the largest machine tool manufacturers in the world has emerged. The company was renamed United Machining Solutions and retains its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland.