A new Cadenas platform offers engineers, purchasers and architects search functions to find and download millions of 3D CAD and BIM models from manufacturer catalogues.
The EMO booth of Open Mind will feature a live demonstration this year. The CAD/CAM manufacturer will also be presenting their two Hypermill packages at the show.
A co-operative agreement between CF Turbo and software developer Open Mind has just been announced to provide the former a complete design on its manufacturing workflow.
The right input device can accelerate any process. Yet compatability is equally as important. 3Dconnexion announced the compatability with Soldiworks XDesign.
A mould-maker producing tools for thermoplastic materials and die-castings relies on the VISI Analysis module to discover critical areas at an early stage of the design process.
US-based CNC Software, developer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has integrated the new Moduleworks 5-axis barrel mill components into its latest Mastercam version, expanding the software's accelerated finishing technology support.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT and the WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH have investigated the consistency and efficiency of Cax process chains in a joint study.
Meusburger collaborated with Bihler to develop stamping and forming die sets for Bihler NC presses. Customers of both companies will benefit from this co-operation.
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/73/8a/738a9f20229e20ae938c5e690b37a5df/0129780274v1.jpeg "With the acquisition of Knudsen Plast, MGS expands its European cleanroom injection moulding capacity and strengthens regional support for pharma, diagnostics and MedTech customers. (Source: MGS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d2/63/d26376330f084c718f9ab83fc66eb39f/0129319680v1.jpeg "Situation in mechanical engineering: VDMA Chief Economist Dr. Johannes Gernandt looks back on the past year, with a particular focus on December: “Given the recent developments, we expect a slight increase in 2026. Sentiment is improving, but there is no reason for celebration.” (Source: VDMA / Sarah Kastner Fotografie)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4f/a9/4fa94db21a092a12fdb0822e3d5c8150/0129504798v1.jpeg "Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu, pointed out: “The overall outcome of the order collection regarding 2025 is in line with that of the last two years and thus disappointing once again”. (Source: Ucimu/ Ruggiero Scardigno)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/b7/8db71c3fe25cd48399bfd8faaa5e90f7/0129228188v1.jpeg "The Contract Manufacturing Index shows the value of the market for contract and subcontract manufacturing services for machining, fabrication, and other processes. (Source: Qimtek)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/95/86/9586c977cea778fd4714d8affe2ad482/0130104571v1.jpeg "Special area Automation + Turnkey at Arburg Technology Days 2026 (Source: Arburg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0c/93/0c93aa797c04104b6f02174c1d2af45a/0130102454v1.jpeg "Mach 2026 will bring together technology, expertise and industry dialogue at the NEC Birmingham. (Source: MTA)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0c/70/0c70cb9e4dc176b7000cb09686ac3cbb/0130023477v1.jpeg "Plast & Printpack Alger 2026 will bring together more than 280 exhibitors from 22 countries in Algiers, highlighting the growing importance of Algeria as a market for plastics, print and packaging technologies in North Africa. (Source: Fairtrade/Alger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/60/df/60dfb18c5b8fd8bd081eea45208c11bf/0129959077v1.jpeg "More than 430 exhibitors — from start-ups to global giants — have confirmed their spots at Grindinghub. (Source: VDW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1a/7c/1a7c4259282a4190e5068a9f4b05eb01/0130100449v1.jpeg "(Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/aa/21/aa2113aa2a9bb9c5937e2f930a5dd344/0129966928v1.jpeg "With the launch of the exclusive Push-Lok System Ø5 and an expanded Cooling System Ø5, Hasco broadens its range of components for precise and efficient mould cooling. (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/63/53/6353c75a9072fc20846b40065c12f724/0129533055v1.jpeg "Industrial connectors operate at critical interfaces in automated production, where reliability under vibration, heat and contaminants directly affects uptime and maintenance effort. (Source: Mencom)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b7/e0/b7e0832ad0be13fb559a7028f2ef02c7/0129386806v2.jpeg "(Source: Husky)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/40/8f/408f9253f6ef6399d15aa1f74995399b/0130090342v1.jpeg "Formnext 2026 is off to a strong start, with 527 exhibitors from 34 countries already registered by early March. (Source: Mesago)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5c/78/5c783a196388a46f0420c1906a76dcf8/0130090208v1.jpeg "Parrot toy and injection mould designed with Freeform and Haply lansdscape (Source: Hexagon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1b/0e/1b0e941c5cd87abf76e420f13ef9adaf/0129842848v1.jpeg "Conceptual diagram showing AI-based analysis and prediction of how powder characteristics and process conditions affect defects and component performance in metal 3D printing processes.
(Source: Korea Institute of Materials Science (Kims))")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/12/e6/12e60f69147f2d777c8fea551f7211a7/0129831745v1.jpeg "Illustration of the laser‑leading method. (Source: Keita Marumoto/ Hiroshima University)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/bd/8ebd4cee7301e92908136aed3527bd35/0130093383v1.jpeg "Customized milling head of the FZ40c (Source: Zimmermann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/59/0759647a6e5c008648499947f03de4f0/0130086243v1.jpeg "Bruderer UK will premiere the BSTA 280-88-B3 with the new B3 control system at Mach 2026. (Source: Bruderer UK)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/21/65/21655b0b7713651611b022833eafff07/0130022526v1.jpeg "The K8 was designed for beginners and smaller companies looking for a cost-effective machine. (Source: Kellenberger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/09/40/094017bd2a6b8a953f37ce8d6cb2312a/0129958431v1.jpeg "North Axis directors Andy Battensby (left) and Dale Robson (right) with Jack Brown (centre), Hurco Europe’s Sales Engineer for the North East of England. They are pictured at Hurco’s open house last December with the 5-axis VM10Ui machining centre the subcontractor has purchased. (Source: Hurco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/18/18/1818030c65df8d8b662de70f3ef40707/0129959962v1.jpeg "HIN Feinmechanik reduced scrap and accelerated series ramp-up with CAM preparation and simulation. (Source: Ency)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c4/81/c4814011c9a46b27d9115fa5b0a196b3/0129961929v1.jpeg "Through the interface between Misulab and nCode DesignLife, Misutech and HBK are now able to jointly support their customers in increasing production competitiveness while reducing the risk of premature failures of critical parts. (Source: HBK)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6e/48/6e487ebc4e8332824f45a9174a171a4c/0129666289v1.jpeg "“For CNC processes you’re talking millions of points — you can’t teach a robot that; you need CAM,” recalls managing director Lander Debruyne. (Source: Ency)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/96/16/9616c2fc580d720e8b3f91bbffcc5a01/0129504787v1.jpeg "Hummingbird MES offers real time insight into machine performance. (Source: Open Mind)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/1d/d51def0b31e213e756bbfb9479fa9c7e/0129925621v2.jpeg "Automatic electrode feeding: Together with Sodick and Erowa, the Robot Compact 80 (ERC80) was integrated — including connection to the Zeiss measuring machine and chip-based job management. (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/ca/f9ca9cace88200a5ec0946f193264963/0129209504v1.jpeg "Neil Taylor, who has worked in the toolroom at Pre-Met for 20 years. (Source: Pre-Met)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/61/2f61dd20be68049fa2320a2e5aa860d7/0123789183v2.jpeg "from left to right: Sodick President Giuseppe Addelia and Vice President Salvatore Cocco (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c5/49/c54973f28495dada1c7605f913717341/0121533734v1.jpeg "The set-up of the complex parts on the new Sodick ALC600G (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/53/c7/53c73ae0a157d4c103e1964e77c1f425/0130023300v1.jpeg "The LK Altera M 20.12.10 CMM at Action Plas Group in Pudsey supports the inspection of high-value machined and additively manufactured components. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/da/51/da511c7ee083a1ee3b0484a2851f6c28/0129922525v2.jpeg "The blast nozzles, placed at the top and bottom of a vertical linear shuttle unit, can be moved up/down and individually turned on or off. (Source: Rösler Oberflchentechnik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/46/85/46854ab7a2679db67354f556f2bc1db9/0129539660v2.jpeg "Nikon Eclipse MA200 LED is an inverted microscope with reflected illumination that is ideal for inspecting industrial parts. (Source: Nikon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3e/61/3e61ccb050c57809ce8f7cde582ef4c2/0129679889v1.jpeg "The Equator-X dual-method gauging system brings unique capability to the shop floor with its dual measurement functionality. (Source: Renishaw)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3a/77/3a771c3954be7ad9129b7ec46114bd9c/0130022902v1.jpeg "Roemheld’s new B 1.8270 hydraulic workholding unit with patented kinematics. (Source: Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e8/42/e8426c07cbc93f315d692f277aeee0ec/0129834102v2.jpeg "Precision internal grinding on the Emag UG Series: Direct-driven spindles and rigid machine kinematics ensure high dimensional accuracy and excellent surface quality in the micrometer range. (Source: Emag)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c0/37/c037359c39028ff19aeb84bb7f6d6b9f/0129665312v1.jpeg "The new Kemmler KSG600 conveniently houses inductive heating and air cooling in one highly controllable workstation. (Source: Kemmler)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8b/54/8b54feb68d4c545e53445acd0f4ad451/0129553957v1.jpeg "Data-based monitoring of cooling lubricants links process chemistry and machine data to stabilise grinding quality, reduce energy consumption and enable more efficient, sustainable production. (Source: free licensed)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/52/6652eb3a653a0908d5b03fb638f16260/0129646074v2.jpeg "The powerful EVO42 turbine with throwing blades made from hardened tool steel is ideally suited for the harsh conditions in foundries (Source: Rösler Oberflächentechnik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/04/3d/043d3f95c300d98d7188d2c2f0673aa5/0129365083v1.jpeg "The extremely high demands placed on manufacturing precision in high-tech industries include the cleanliness of components. These sometimes extremely strict requirements call for appropriately designed cleaning processes and systems as well as a suitable manufacturing environment. (Source: Ecoclean)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/9c/579c8e2bcff2e800a19fcb0926e574fa/0129056117v1.jpeg "Fortis mill grinding wheels from weiler abrasives are designed for hot and cold rolling mills, combining advanced ceramic grain technology with longer service life to reduce downtime and increase productivity. (Source: Weiler Abrasives)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/5f/4a5fd6bde5784db58812f15386c2126f/0126112832v2.jpeg "Boride Engineered Abrasives offers mould makers worldwide a complete toolkit for achieving top-quality surface finishes. (Source: Boride)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/9c/6b9cab1e262f77caed8179ed3dc29807/0129104421v1.jpeg "GMH Gruppe has consolidated Kind & Co., Schmiedewerke Gröditz and Buderus Edelstahl into a unified Open-Die Forging Group, supported by a 30 million euro investment programme to strengthen Europe-based tool steel and forging supply. (Source: Oliver Pracht/ GMH Gruppe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/58/4958084fe5c4ed0a7758f7cfb3051e92/0128854986v1.jpeg "Intelligent material procurement connects components, materials, and processes into one seamless flow. (Bild: FACTUREE - The Online Manufacturer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/39/a3/39a32d830d6bb6e4471c79e537c5ca52/chimei-ecologue-frosch-6000x3373v1v1.jpeg "The green frog represents the Ecologue portfolio at CHIMEI. It reflects the company's commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability – aiming to drive progress in various industries while also contributing to addressing global environmental challenges. (Image:CHIMEI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/29/2b297a2773f13d3017fc6d49424a57b1/0127570680v1.jpeg "Dr Aphrodite Tomou heads up the technical department of Goodfellow (Source: Goodfellow)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/7a/497ab170a01fbdf48753756f413d300e/0129922666v1.jpeg "(l-r) David Chapman, Rowan Crozier and Stuart Berry (all Brandauer) (Source: Brandauer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fa/8c/fa8c0ce301bfac6391894c4f91aa14ee/0129914578v1.jpeg "Allrounder injection moulding machine equipped with HB-Therm Thermo-6 temperature control units. (Source: HB-Therm)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b2/67/b2674535a8ddc265f0bda19b64f4bf5e/0129815079v2.jpeg "Effective April 1, 2026, Dirk Musser has taken over as Managing Director of Krauss Maffei Technologies. (Source: Krauss Maffei Technologies)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c8/08/c808e33876bb5b8b90300f4c26e8ef5f/0129796785v1.jpeg "Tactotek and Symbiose have entered a strategic partnership to expand industrial capacity for In-Mold Structural Electronics in automotive mass production. (Source: Tactotek)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1591600/1591651/original.jpg "With 3Dfind.it, professionals are able to find 3D CAD and BIM models from hundreds of manufacturer catalogues. (Cadenas)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1591800/1591814/original.jpg "Hypermill aims to improve the production performance. (Open Mind)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1594500/1594543/original.jpg "This partnership brings product, services, sales and technical teams together for a complete end-to-end software solution. (Open Mind)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1592100/1592194/original.jpg "Move, zoom and rotate models in a single, fluid motion - without the need for a standard mouse. (3Dconnexion)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1594500/1594534/original.jpg "The engineer can graphically identify possible quality issues caused by flow hesitations, and then simulate alternative solutions. (Hexgon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/545100/545111/original.jpg "Delta Tooling Director Gary Childs says the software lets the shop react quickly.")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/487800/487868/original.jpg "An operator at C&M Mould Tools sets ultra-precision moulds for contact lens manufacture on the new ONA NX3 die-sinking EDM machine.")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/484100/484131/original.jpg "4Pack is conducting tests of the PET can with consumers of various beverages.")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/469500/469548/original.jpg "The addition of a 64-bit version, new and updated internal technologies, and many additional new features and enhancements are designed to make Surfcam 6 appeal to programmers.")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1587500/1587567/original.jpg "With Pro 3, L, and XL AM platforms, OEM’s have a reliable, cost-effective, and easy-to-use production technology for short-to-medium volume applications. (Felix Printers)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1589400/1589475/original.jpg "“We see very complex moulds every day. Calling them ‘moulds’ is almost reductive. I’d rather define them as 'advanced equipment'.” (VISI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1575500/1575572/original.jpg "The latest version of Mastercam enables accelerated finishing. (CNC Software)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1582200/1582201/original.jpg "With an integrated CAx process chain, it is possible for toolmaking companies to meet the diverse customer requirements and maintain competitiveness. (Fraunhofer IPT)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1581700/1581775/original.jpg "The SBP Stamping and forming die set with spring-loaded guiding plate from Meusburger. (Meusburger)")