Horn has introduced its new KX range of ball nose end mills for the precise and economical machining of ball bearing tracks in constant velocity joints. Designed for tight tolerances, high surface quality and shorter cycle times, the solid-carbide interchangeable heads support flexible machining strategies from roughing to finish milling, including applications in soft and hardened materials.

Seco targets demanding machining applications with a new generation of Jetstream Tooling M-Clamp toolholders. The system combines targeted high-pressure coolant delivery, double clamping security and additively manufactured clamp design to improve chip control, extend tool life and stabilise machining in difficult materials.

Seco introduces the .38 Finishing Face Mill system — three cutter variants designed for effortless handling, hybrid flexibility and ultimate precision in surface finishing.

With the launch of Fortis mill grinding wheels, Weiler Abrasives is targeting higher efficiency in hot and cold rolling mills. The new wheels combine advanced ceramic grain technology with extended service life to reduce changeovers, stabilise grinding processes and lower operating costs in steel and aluminium production.

Software company Open Mind Technologies has released version 2026 of its cad/cam suite Hypermill. The new version is designed to increase both the speed at which NC programs can be created and process reliability.

Horn used Mach 2026 to spotlight a broad wave of tooling developments aimed at more reliable chip control, greater rigidity and lower cost per edge. From sintered chip-breaker geometries in miniature inserts to new grooving and parting-off systems for deeper cuts, the latest additions show how tool design is being refined for process stability, surface quality and economic machining.

Elastic bonded diamond grinding wheels combine extreme hardness with flexible bonding to enable ultra-fine, contour-preserving surfaces. At Grinding Hub 2026, experts from industry and research will show how these smart finishing tools are pushing the limits of precision machining, efficiency and surface quality.

Citizen Machinery used Mach 2026 to showcase the next step in LFV chip breaking. With simultaneous 4-axis capability, the technology is designed to improve flexibility, reliability and productivity in complex turn-mill applications.

With the new 335.18 disc milling cutter, Seco Tools is expanding its slotting portfolio, offering manufacturers a robust and highly configurable solution designed for stable performance, long tool life and cost-efficient machining across a wide range of industrial applications.

Inspection belongs at the point of manufacture. By moving measurement closer to the machining process and by using rapid, robust systems, manufacturers can meet tough takt time targets, reduce scrap and improve process capability — without inflating costs.