Data-based cooling lubricant monitoring makes grinding more stable and efficient: sensor data on emulsion health, grinding forces and spindle power enables requirement-based fluid supply, supports digital twins and can cut energy use by up to 27 percent. At Grindinghub 2026 in Stuttgart, visitors will learn how Umati and OPC UA connectivity helps integrate these data streams for higher surface quality and fewer rejects.

Watajet, an Italian expert in micro waterjet cutting, has transformed an academia-developed technology into a unique production process. Thanks to Mitutoyo’s Quick Vision Apex, the company has revolutionised its quality control, taking precision, automation and reliability to the next level.

At Formnext 2025, DMG Mori highlights its strategy for industrialising metal additive manufacturing. The focus: hybrid DED systems, modular SLM machines with reduced downtime, and digital tools for seamless process integration.

Machine tool manufacturer Okuma is strengthening its European presence with expanded technical centres, personalized service, and a growing dealer network — offering comprehensive support before, during, and after the purchase of its CNC machine tools.

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

The Swiss grinding specialist Kellenberger is presenting two new cylindrical grinding machines at the Grinding Hub fair in Stuttgart — the K8 and the K10 — significantly expanding its machine portfolio for beginners and smaller companies.

At EMO Hannover, Paul Horn will demonstrate high-precision machining on four advanced machine tools, highlighting techniques for lead-free materials, aluminium and complex components. Visitors can also explore the company’s latest tooling developments, including the new sintered chip breaker geometry for challenging materials.

Artificial intelligence is redefining industrial manufacturing, turning machine tools into self-learning, adaptive partners that optimise processes, reduce waste and ease the impact of skills shortages. From predictive maintenance to intuitive operator guidance, AI is emerging as a key driver of efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness in modern production.

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.

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.