Multi Jet Fusion is redefining small-series manufacturing by delivering production-ready parts without the cost or delay of tooling. At Speedpart, the technology has proven its ability to produce hundreds of functional components at just a few euros per unit.

Sustainability, lightweighting, and design efficiency are in focus as Asahi Kasei brings a portfolio of innovative polymers to K 2025. Highlights include bio-based cellulose nano fiber compounds, PFAS-free polyamides, advanced foams, and optical polymers for next-generation mobility and electronics.

Messe Düsseldorf is consolidating its global trade fair activities for the plastics and rubber industry under the new umbrella brand K-Alliance. In addition to the flagship event K in Düsseldorf, the brand brings together a growing network of international trade fairs.

At Mach 2026, Solidcam UK showed how integrated CAM is expanding beyond programming efficiency alone. With advances in 5-axis machining, sliding-head applications, I-Machining, paperless production workflows and intelligent programming support, the company focused on helping manufacturers increase productivity, reduce complexity and strengthen process reliability across the shopfloor.

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, AGS Automation will showcase a total of twelve new solutions from its modular gripper system. The portfolio expansion includes developments for lightweight construction, customized applications and the handling of sensitive materials.

Cloud-based mould cooling simulation is gaining a further performance boost as Maya HTT integrates the Polygonica geometry engine into its Simform platform. The enhancement supports more robust mesh handling and faster thermal analysis, enabling designers and mould makers to optimise cooling layouts earlier in the injection moulding workflow.

At Formnext 2025, Renishaw showcases how its latest software, hardware and metrology innovations combine to deliver higher-productivity metal AM, smoother downskins, support-free builds and end-to-end process control.

Grinding is becoming a system technology. At Grinding Hub 2026, examples from brake disc machining, in-process metrology, CBN tools and tool supply showed how closely machine, tool, measurement technology and process knowledge now have to interact to secure precision, efficiency and process reliability.

Need to push ahead with injection moulding projects before the summer holidays? Speedpart enables a quick project start.

The European security and defence industry is at a turning point. With the European Defence Supply Congress on 28 and 29 April 2026 in Munich, the Aerospace & Defence media brand of the Vogel Communications Group is creating a central platform for civil technology providers to enter the European defence industry.