A tough investment climate has not stopped Hurco Europe from increasing sales and expanding market share. Automation uptake, strong interest in used machines and favourable economic conditions are setting the stage for a strong 2026 — including major product premieres at Mach.

By expanding its global manufacturing partnership with Alstom, Replique is strengthening flexible, decentralised parts supply for rail applications worldwide. From series production to legacy spare parts, the collaboration demonstrates how digitally enabled manufacturing can support efficient and reliable rail operations across multiple regions.

An independent study by Seco Tools, Virtual Manufacturing UK, and Grob has confirmed that Vericut Optimizer not only reduces cycle times but also cuts machine energy consumption by around 19 percent when machining titanium parts.

From the dawn of CNC to the era of AI, EMO has mirrored five decades of technological change in manufacturing. This retrospective by technology journalist Nikolaus Fecht traces the trade fair’s journey from its 1975 debut in Paris to its role today as a showcase for digitalisation, automation, sustainability and cutting-edge innovations in production technology.

Strong visitor growth, record exhibitor numbers and a clear willingness to invest shaped Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026, leaving exhibitors such as Hurco with high-quality enquiries and a clear signal of renewed confidence across the UK manufacturing sector.

India’s tooling industry will be back in focus when Die & Mould India Expo returns to Mumbai in April 2026. The 14th edition is set to build on strong momentum, bringing together global technology providers, machine builders and toolmakers to showcase advanced solutions across the entire die and mould value chain.

The universal grinding machines in Emag’s UG Series combine proven grinding technology with a cost-efficient machine base. They are designed for users who are looking for a sophisticated solution for internal, external and out-of-round grinding and expect flexibility, precision and process reliability.

The Swiss grinding specialist Kellenberger is presenting two new cylindrical grinding machines at the Grinding Hub fair in Stuttgart — the K8 and the K10 — significantly expanding its machine portfolio for beginners and smaller companies.

Tradition meets precision engineering at Babeș-Bolyai University: With new regional funding, the Faculty of Engineering in Reșița is upgrading its research and teaching infrastructure with a high-performance coordinate measuring machine, strengthening hands-on metrology training and closer alignment with industrial practice.

Rising costs, limited availability, and growing complexity make material selection a significant challenge. Digital sourcing helps secure the right materials quickly and flexibly, remaining reliable even when global supply chains are under immense pressure.