Faster, cleaner, smarter: New cutting tool solutions from Tungaloy, Horn and Seco deliver improved productivity, energy efficiency and machining versatility — from high-feed turning to groove milling and rough copy milling in demanding materials.

To make plastic production more efficient and sustainable, Fraunhofer IST has developed thin-film sensors that monitor pressure and temperature directly in the mould. Combined with machine learning, the system enables real-time quality control and process optimisation.

Laser machining opens new design freedoms for chip control and process stability. Simtek’s Norbert Seifermann explains where it makes sense, where it doesn’t, and how customers benefit from smarter geometries.

High-speed, high-torque, and built for automation: With the new Makino a500iR, NCMT brings a versatile 5-axis horizontal machining centre to the UK and Ireland – offering advanced spindle options, efficient swarf management, and intelligent features for reliable unattended operation.

AI and smart assistance systems support workers on the shop floor — boosting efficiency while keeping people at the centre of production.

Celebrating 30 years of innovation, the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (Timtos 2025) returns with over 1,000 exhibitors and cutting-edge advancements in AI, smart manufacturing, and sustainability.

To boost efficiency in machining challenging thermosetting plastics, German subcontractor Ament Plastics has invested in a high-precision turn-mill centre from DMG Mori. The upgrade enables one-hit, six-sided machining, significantly reducing throughput times and increasing flexibility in the production of complex components for demanding industries.

Stark Spannsysteme, a company belonging to the Roemheld Group, wants to dispel many doubts about digital clamping options ....

Modern ultrafine filtration systems can significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of tool grinding processes. Vomat’s intelligent filter solutions reduce operating costs, extend system availability, and enable a fast return on investment.

The Fraunhofer Institutes IWU and Ifam have developed Hoverlight, a unique damping solution for machine tools. This innovation delivers 20 percent weight savings and triple the vibration damping, enhancing precision and productivity.