Hybrid machining is setting new standards in grinding technology. At Grinding Hub 2026 in Stuttgart, manufacturers such as Vollmer, Studer and Liebherr will showcase how combining grinding, erosion and laser processes boosts precision, reduces downtime and can deliver productivity gains of up to 70 percent.

The Smart Measure-AL brings full automation, precision and reliability to industrial measurement, running 24/7 on Mitutoyo Measuring Machines to eliminate human error, boost productivity and deliver consistent, high-quality results — even in times of labour shortages.

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.

A new manufacturing deal between Rapid Fusion and Applied Automation paves the way for the launch of Medusa, the UK’s first large-format hybrid 3D printer. Set for release in early 2026, the innovation targets high-demand sectors and is expected to generate over 5 million pounds in its first year.

From hybrid machine tools to AI-driven robotics and automated post-processing, additive manufacturing is entering a new phase of industrial maturity. A look at current technologies shows how AM is becoming a reliable, scalable element of modern production.

After more than 20 years of collaboration in the injection moulding sector, JL Goor is expanding its partnership with Fanuc to include Robodrill CNC machining centres, broadening its support for key industries in Ireland such as medical devices, aerospace and precision engineering.

For five days, Hannover became the global hub of production technology as EMO 2025 welcomed 80,000 visitors and 1,600 exhibitors. With automation, robotics, AI and sustainability in focus, the world’s leading metalworking trade fair once again set the pace for the future of manufacturing.

At EMO Hannover 2025, over 850 students will explore technology careers through hands-on workshops and the Techventure rally — an initiative to counter the looming skills shortage in mechanical engineering.

With the new Surfacer SRP probe, LK Metrology integrates surface roughness measurement directly into CMM inspection cycles. The plug-and-play solution eliminates separate testing steps, saving time and cost while ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency in quality control.

Need to push ahead with injection moulding projects before the summer holidays? Speedpart enables a quick project start.