At the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show 2025, from February 4th to 6th at Farnborough, Vericut will unveil its latest advancements in simulation and verification software. Highlights include Vericut 9.5 with enhanced tool wear tracking, real-time CNC connectivity and improved automation.

NCMT has launched a comprehensive five-year Extended Service Warranty for Makino and Okuma CNC machines in the UK and Ireland, ensuring peak operational performance with minimal downtime.

LK Metrology introduces a cost-effective range of storage racks for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), enabling automated probe and sensor exchanges. With increased capacity and compatibility across multiple CMM brands, these racks help streamline inspection processes while minimizing manual intervention and reducing the risk of damage.

The first UK-built large format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later in February. Rapid Fusion, which has enjoyed significant success with its Apollo and Zeus additive manufacturing cells, will showcase ‘Medusa’ at a special open day on February 26th at its Skypark R&D centre in Exeter.

At GF Casting Solutions Altenmarkt, the use of CNC turning machines from Emco is supporting efficient spare parts production for die casting tools. This approach helps reduce setup times, streamline processes, and ensure on-demand availability of precision components in the automotive sector.

UK-based PTG Holroyd Precision has launched what it believes to be the world’s most versatile, ultra-high-performance machine for precision grinding the helical profiles that are used across the air and refrigeration compressor industry.

China’s manufacturing industry is becoming an increasingly formidable competitor for European companies. This also applies to tool and mould making.

Software company Module Works announces the successful testing of its digital manufacturing software components on a Snapdragon ARM processor running Windows. The results confirm the stability and performance of the software on the ARM architecture, opening the prospect of running high-end CAM solutions on energy efficient platforms.

British manufacturing company Advanced Precision CNC has expanded its machining capabilities with the addition of a new Yamazaki Mazak Integrex Multi-Tasking machine. This latest investment marks the company’s 10th Mazak machine, enhancing its efficiency and supporting its continued growth across various industries.

Koller Formenbau increases the performance and process reliability of its Cheto IXN 3000 travelling column deep-hole drilling and milling centre with the Nano Coolant cooling lubricant — with impressive results.