The Vericut Users’ Exchange (VUE) returned to the UK in September 2026 and brought customers together for a day of technical insight, awareness, practical CNC machining solutions, and knowledge sharing. Prominent among the highlights was a presentation by Stoneswood Precision Components on how Vericut is facilitating innovative processes like interpolation turning to push CNC machining capabilities beyond conventional limits.

Industrial 3D metrology will take centre stage in London from 8 to 10 September 2026, when the 3D Metrology Conference returns for its 11th edition. The event will bring together experts from industry and academia to discuss AI-supported algorithms, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing and data-driven metrology infrastructures.

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.

Cutting tool manufacturer Seco introduces the new Stabilizer series of milling tools designed to reduce power consumption by around 20 percent while delivering stable, versatile, and reliable machining of aluminium and other nonferrous metals across a wide range of applications.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting more from existing CNC equipment starts with the details of daily operation. Experience from Red Bull Ford Powertrains illustrates how lubrication can help machine shops maintain precision, reduce wear and control operating costs.

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.