A total of 1,315 companies from 35 countries took part in Simtos 2026. The exhibitors occupied 6,059 exhibition stands.

In casting production, surface refinement is more than a finishing step — it is a decisive productivity factor. Customized shot blasting systems and advanced turbine technologies help manufacturers balance throughput, energy efficiency and durability under increasingly demanding conditions.

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.

Module Works strengthens its global marketing leadership with the appointment of Clinton Perry. The seasoned Autodesk and Delcam veteran takes charge of a 17-person team, aiming to expand the company’s international visibility and industry impact ahead of EMO 2025.

The 30th edition of Plastpol brought 15,000 visitors and 660 exhibitors from 36 countries to Kielce. The trade fair highlighted investments in automation, energy efficiency and recycling technologies despite a slower European plastics market.

With its new Ency Academy, the software company offers free, self-paced courses in CNC and robot programming, combining step-by-step lessons, real project files, and official certification.

UK metalformers warn that steel quotas and tariffs are putting downstream manufacturing under mounting pressure. The CBM says supply gaps, rising costs and import barriers are already forcing companies to consider offshoring, job cuts or reduced production.

Germany’s mechanical engineering industry closed 2025 with order books at the previous year’s level, according to an analysis by the VDMA. Business sentiment has also shown a slight improvement.

The “Grinder of the Year” competition at Grinding Hub put young talent in grinding technology in the spotlight. Fabio Schoppet won the two-day live contest in Stuttgart, where the finalists demonstrated not only technical skill but also the role of modern tool grinding in securing the next generation of skilled workers.

With 722 exhibitors from 37 countries and around 15,000 trade visitors, Euroguss 2026 confirmed its status as the leading international platform for the die casting industry