Metalworking processes generate substantial waste in the form of sharp, spiral-shaped metal chips that require careful handling and storage. Erdwich Zerkleinerungs-Systeme offers a solution with their single and twin-shaft shredders, designed to efficiently reduce the volume of these metal chips while integrating seamlessly into automated production lines.

At AMB 2024 in Stuttgart, DMG Mori will debut the NLX 2500-700 2nd Generation turning centre and the DMU 85 Monoblock 2nd Generation machining centre, both featuring enhanced precision and versatility. Additionally, the new PH-AMR 750 driverless transport system will be introduced for efficient pallet handling in production environments.

Unisign, a Dutch manufacturer, celebrates 50 years of innovation in precision machining. Their partnership with Swiss grinding specialist Kellenberger enhances their precision capabilities, exemplified by the recent Kellenberger 1000 acquisition.

Weiler Abrasives will attend Grinding Hub 2024 and showcase its portfolio of industrial grinding solutions. Visitors to Hall 7, booth B50 can explore engineered solutions for spring grinding, gear grinding, roll grinding, and metal conditioning to help them increase productivity.

In response to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the German machine tool industry is seeking to broaden its global market presence. The German Machine Tool Builders' Association is aiding this effort with a symposium held on 10 July 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Horn has introduced a lower cost version of the solid carbide inserts Supermini type 105. Available in three lengths and two carbide grades, it offers enhanced rigidity, precision, and compatibility with various tool holders, providing versatile solutions for diverse machining applications.

Five production technology research institutes will be showcasing their current grinding technology projects at Grinding Hub, which takes place in Stuttgart from May 14 to 17. They can be found at the Grinding Solution Park Science in Hall 10, Stand 10D20 and represent the who’s who of grinding technology research in Germany.

Gerhard Rauch in Trasdorf, Austria, specializes in machining complex components with tight tolerances. Utilizing Roeders milling centers, the company achieves high precision in manufacturing, notably in producing punching tools for aluminium foil lids.

In many areas of application, it is uneconomical to use oversized universal cylindrical grinding machines for the external machining of smaller components — a lot of floor space is lost and the functionality is not fully utilized. With the new WPG 7 CNC external grinding machine, Emag Weiss demonstrates another way of grinding workpieces with a maximum length of 250 millimeters.

This year marks a significant milestone for Lach Diamant as it celebrates 50 years of continuous innovation in the field of hard turning. The company will showcase its achievements and historical advancements at the AMB 2024 exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany.