During the Economic Committee meeting held in the framework of its General Assembly in Basel hosted by Swissmem, Cecimo, the European Association of Manufacturing Technologies, reviewed the challenges faced by the sector in 2026 and discussed the risks and opportunities ahead, in a context still shaped by political and economic uncertainty.

From November 17–20, 2026, at Formnext, Open Mind will demonstrate how the Hypermill CAD/CAM system supports additive manufacturing and subtractive post-processing of parts. Intelligent, end-to-end processes are not limited to hybrid machines. The Best Fit function eliminates sources of error when switching between machines.

Taiwan’s hardware and tool industry is increasingly positioning itself as a development partner for international manufacturers. At Tite x IHT 2026 in Taichung, rising exhibitor numbers, strong international buyer attendance and discussions on AI-driven manufacturing reflected the sector’s ambitions for global growth.

Under the motto “Never Stop Manufacturing the Future,” DMG Mori will demonstrate how it wants to support its customers with productive manufacturing solutions and long-term collaboration. On its 2,100 square metre stand in Hall 10, visitors will experience 20 largely automated machines in action.

A £70 million expansion is increasing manufacturing capacity at Renishaw’s Miskin site in South Wales. The first completed phase brings additional space for metrology and additive manufacturing systems, while energy-efficient buildings and investment in skills support the site’s longer-term development.

As WES Engineering Solutions expands its five-axis, lights-out machining capabilities, Vericut simulation and verification software provides the confidence to run complex CNC programmes safely, protecting high-value machines and components while reducing proving-out time.

At AMB, SMW-Autoblok and SMW-electronics will demonstrate the flexibility that digitalised and automatable workholding technology can offer for both high-volume and small-batch production.

The Lambda GT machining center by Fanum is equipped with Siemens’ fully digital Sinumerik One numerical control system. According to the company, it delivers excellent performance wherever a high level of stability and machining precision is required under all CNC machine load conditions.

Rising production costs and changing supply chains are pushing manufacturers to rethink processes and partnerships. Intec and Z 2027 will address these challenges through automation, additive manufacturing and international networking, with a new start-up area adding fresh perspectives to the Leipzig trade fair programme.

At its upcoming Open House in Pfronten, DMG Mori will showcase more than 40 machines and over 20 automation solutions, highlighting 5-axis machining, scalable automation and integrated production concepts designed to deliver high precision, productivity and flexibility across a wide range of manufacturing applications.