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.

North Axis Engineering has wasted no time making its mark. Founded in early 2025 to serve demand for high-precision subcontract machining in North East England, the young company has combined technical expertise with targeted investment in CNC technology to expand rapidly across subsea, aerospace and automotive work.

With its Run product line, Ready brings metrology directly onto the shopfloor. Designed for real production environments, the flexible CMMs combine robust accuracy, intuitive operation and automation-ready features to shorten feedback loops, stabilise processes and turn measurement into an active part of modern manufacturing.

At EMO 2025, Open Mind will showcase its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite and Hummingbird MES as key enablers of connected manufacturing — featuring live turn-mill demonstrations and insights into digital process integration at Booth A41, Hall 6.

The latest version of Hwacheon’s Harmony controller features built-in Machine Works simulation libraries, providing expanded functionality for machining verification and process optimisation.

From electrode production to sinker and wire EDM, Meusburger supports mould and die makers with a comprehensive, immediately available portfolio for the highest precision requirements. High-quality materials, precisely matched clamping and holder systems, and an intuitive configurator ensure reliable processes, excellent surface quality and maximum efficiency throughout every EDM application.

At Formnext, Open Mind will showcase how its Hypermill suite bridges additive and subtractive manufacturing. With integrated 5-axis strategies, simulation technologies, and the new Best Fit feature, the software ensures precise finishing of additively manufactured parts and maximizes process reliability.

Based on global customer feedback, Siemens Digital Industries Software has received the IDC 2024 SaaS CSAT Award for PLM and CAD, recognising high satisfaction with its cloud-based engineering and product lifecycle solutions.

Automation for CNC-class applications requires more than standard robotics. CNC Solutions has developed a Technology Package that seamlessly integrates CAM, motion control and robot execution. By combining offline programming, CNC-style control and high-precision robotics, the system delivers predictable multi-axis performance and significantly reduces commissioning time.

Topsolid will integrate Machine Works’ new GPU-powered CNC simulation engine, cutting stock model calculation times from hours to seconds and delivering a major productivity boost in CAM workflows.