Around 50 startups from eight countries will showcase smart factory, AI and digital solutions in the Startup Area at EMO Hannover 2025, fostering collaboration with industry leaders.

Rising costs and a shortage of skilled workers are driving automation even in small-batch production. At EMO 2025, Hurco will show how its Procobot system and the new Profeeder Easydesk 30 make robotic support easy to integrate – and accessible for a wide range of machining tasks.

Roeders will debut its new RPT-series machining centres at EMO 2025, featuring Nanotol and Precitemp technologies for unmatched precision, surface quality, and geometric stability within ±1 micron — setting new benchmarks for mould making.

At EMO 2025, Kellenberger takes a bold step beyond grinding. Under its unified brand, the Swiss precision specialist is introducing the new TM300 – a multifunctional turning, milling, and grinding machine, alongside expanded solutions in its core grinding portfolio.

Between challenges and new momentum: At the EMO 2025 Economic Forum, industry leaders and customers from the metalworking sector will discuss investment trends, technological breakthroughs, and global market prospects.

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.

At EMO Hannover 2025, Brother redefined compact 5-axis machining with the debut of its Speedio U500Xd2-5AX 100T. Combining lightning-fast dynamics with a 100-tool capacity, Industry 4.0 connectivity, and full automation options, the new model sets a benchmark for high-mix, low-volume production — all in a compact, energy-efficient package.

Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, will demonstrate its latest innovations for process automation, closed-loop process control and rapid part verification at EMO Hannover 2025 (22-26 September). This includes an innovative new dual-method gauging system and dedicated gauging software.

Mazak will present its new Integrex j-200 Neo and j-200S Neo machines at EMO 2025, offering enhanced productivity, precision, and energy efficiency for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing. Their powerful spindles, larger tool capacity, and smart automation options are designed to cut set-up times and boost profitability.

At EMO Hannover 2025, Ucimu revised its forecasts for the Italian machine tool industry: production will remain almost flat, weighed down by a sharp drop in exports despite a modest domestic recovery. Association president Riccardo Rosa calls for a new industrial policy plan to support companies beyond 2025.