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High-precision subcontractor Optimal Manufacturing has boosted its machining capacity with a bespoke robotic handling cell retrofitted to a DMG Mori 5-axis machining centre at its Redditch facility.

Strong visitor growth, record exhibitor numbers and a clear willingness to invest shaped Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026, leaving exhibitors such as Hurco with high-quality enquiries and a clear signal of renewed confidence across the UK manufacturing sector.

Hybrid machining is setting new standards in grinding technology. At Grinding Hub 2026 in Stuttgart, manufacturers such as Vollmer, Studer and Liebherr will showcase how combining grinding, erosion and laser processes boosts precision, reduces downtime and can deliver productivity gains of up to 70 percent.

India’s tooling industry will be back in focus when Die & Mould India Expo returns to Mumbai in April 2026. The 14th edition is set to build on strong momentum, bringing together global technology providers, machine builders and toolmakers to showcase advanced solutions across the entire die and mould value chain.

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.

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 AMB 2026, Fehlmann will present the automated Picomax 550 Pro with the Erowa Robot Compact 80, the high-precision 5-axis machining center Versa 745, the new generation of the Picomax 56 mill, and the compact and robust Picomax 21-M. The focus is on cost-effective manufacturing solutions for single-part and small-batch production, as well as flexible automation concepts for increased productivity.

Tezmaksan has introduced a compact, high-capacity robot tending cell designed to bring automated CNC handling to space-constrained shop floors.