Brother has expanded its European technology centre near Frankfurt, relocating to a 1,700 square metre facility in Bad Homburg. The enlarged site will showcase almost the full Speedio machining centre range and support demonstrations, training, automation projects and dealer collaboration across Europe.

Autodesk Fusion users now have access to Module Works’ physics-based Smart Roughing technology. The add-in is designed to reduce manual toolpath optimisation and help CAM programmers achieve shorter cycle times in 3-axis roughing.

As manufacturing markets in Europe and North America demand greater flexibility, productivity and process integration, Modig, Ibarmia and Licon are strengthening their joint presence on the international stage. At IMTS 2026 in Chicago and AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, the Group will present its combined machining expertise, from flexible production concepts to high-volume manufacturing systems.

TMTS 2026 showcased Taiwan’s transformation from a machinery exporter to an AI and ecosystem provider. Nearly 73,000 visitors from over 80 countries generated business opportunities worth over US$2 billion.

Méca-Précis implements a robotic measurement cell to streamline its inspection processes. This solution combines a coordinate measuring machine from Mitutoyo with robotics solutions from Engineering Data, effectively removing bottlenecks in the parts inspection process.

Grindinghub 2026 in Stuttgart showed the direction of future grinding technology: connected, automated, and data-driven. Instead of individual machines, the focus shifted to integrated process chains — supplemented by data-driven quality assurance and solutions for the more efficient use of tools, coolants, and peripheral equipment.

Lead-free aluminium is moving into high-precision applications where chip control, surface quality and process stability are critical. In a joint machining demonstration with Tornos France, Eural Gnutti’s alloy 2033 showed how the material can support demanding turning operations while opening new options for sectors such as luxury goods and watchmaking.

At AMB 2026, Bimatec Soraluce will present a machine from its Productivity Line and demonstrate how automation and multitasking solutions can be used to implement customer-specific projects.

Grinding Hub 2026 comes at a time of high cost pressure, volatile markets and growing demand for efficient manufacturing solutions. From May 5 to 8, around 460 exhibitors from 28 countries will present technologies, practical applications and new ideas for the grinding process in Stuttgart.

Lamiera returns to Fieramilano Rho from 11 to 14 May 2027 for its 24th edition, with early exhibitor sign-ups already signalling strong industry demand. The show will bring together more than 500 working machines across six technology themes — from automation and welding to metrology and heat treatment — alongside a new Futuretech Award spotlighting the sector’s most innovative solutions.