Several machine tools from Yamazaki Mazak were used as part of the recent World Skills UK National Finals, which saw young competitors go head-to-head to program and machine a complex workpiece under strict time conditions.

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.

With a 1.6 million pound investment in a new, dedicated turning facility, Viking Precision Engineers is expanding its machining capabilities and deepening its long-standing partnership with Yamazaki Mazak.

Software developer Module Works has released version 2026.04 of its software components for digital manufacturing, introducing GPU-accelerated machine simulation and extending its Volumill and Smart Roughing technologies to multi-axis and turning applications.

With Gürsel Demircali joining as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Module Works is reinforcing its partner strategy and growth ambitions in digital manufacturing.

Rising energy costs, tighter sustainability targets and growing competitive pressure are forcing plastics processors to reassess their production economics. Fanuc positions all-electric injection moulding machines as a way to cut energy use, reduce resource consumption and improve precision, repeatability and overall cost efficiency at the same time.

Xometry is expanding materials, process controls and compliance options on its AI-driven manufacturing marketplace, targeting more complex requirements in aerospace, defence and medical manufacturing.

India’s tooling industry is moving further into the spotlight. DMI 2026 in Mumbai showed how advanced machining, automation and international collaboration are shaping the sector’s role in the country’s manufacturing ambitions.

According to Speedpart, the printable plastic material Accura Xtreme Black helps meet current requirements in additive manufacturing.

One of the UK’s leading technology specialists is set to launch a new deployable hybrid manufacturing system that can be set-up in just twenty-five minutes.