The merger of DN Solutions and Heller creates one of the world's most comprehensive providers of machine tool solutions. Customers will now have the advantage of being able to meet all their requirements with a single point of contact – from boring mills to 5-axis or turnkey solutions and automation systems.

Absolent’s new AW series brings compact design, plug-and-play installation and intelligent airflow control to oil mist separation. Developed for machine tools and machining centres, the units are designed to improve air quality, cut maintenance effort and support reliable, energy-efficient production.

At AMB 2026, Datron will enter a new size class with the MLmax Pro. The large-format milling machine combines a 1,500 × 3,000 mm working area with traverse speeds of up to 50 m/min and the Datron next control system.

Embedded AI agents can connect ERP, MES and quality management data to automate routine tasks and identify potential problems earlier. At AMB 2026, Aptean will demonstrate how vertical AI can support machining and precision manufacturing operations.

In a joint appearance at AMB 2026, DN Solutions and Heller are bringing a combined lineup of 5-axis mill-turn centres, robotic automation cells and AI-driven digital tools to hall 10.

A compact 5-axis machining platform, 100-tool capacity and automated pallet handling are helping Avant Manufacturing expand high-mix, low-volume production while maximising output from limited shop floor space.

Automated machining takes a step forward with Module Works’ latest software release, which adds geometry-based toolpath optimisation, physics-based feed control and GPU-accelerated simulation. The update also expands shopfloor programming and standardised data exchange to improve efficiency and connectivity across manufacturing workflows.

Berg Spanntechnik is optimizing its production operations with Haimer’s Microset VIO linear tool presetter. The system delivers precise measurement results and enables a continuous flow of data.

At AMB 2026, artificial intelligence will move from trend topic to practical tool for metal working. VDMA’s Guido Reimann explains where AI is already delivering value in mechanical engineering, what still slows implementation and why digitalisation, AI, digital twins and open-source software will shape the next phase of industrial competitiveness.

Gewefa UK has rebranded as Nydaloxe Precision to reflect its development from a former subsidiary into an independent tooling specialist. The company now represents a wider portfolio of German and Swiss manufacturers, supplying toolholding systems, driven and static tool holders, angle heads and related services across Britain and Ireland.