With the new Umill 1000, Emco closes the gap between its Umill 750 and 1500 models — a versatile 5-axis machining centre combining milling and turning in one compact, high-performance solution.

Faster, cleaner, smarter: New cutting tool solutions from Tungaloy, Horn and Seco deliver improved productivity, energy efficiency and machining versatility — from high-feed turning to groove milling and rough copy milling in demanding materials.

Horn has expanded its PCD milling programme with the new DM50 series, an exchangeable-head system designed for fast and precise aluminium machining. The cutters offer high surface quality, quick adaptability, and reduced wear, helping manufacturers shorten cycle times while lowering operating and service costs.

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.

Manufacturers seeking greater flexibility and durability in milling now have a solution: Seco’s revamped Round 20 series offers optimized insert usage and rugged reliability.

Horn expands its DC solid carbide milling cutter range for circular interpolation with new grades, geometries and variants. The additions offer improved performance, greater flexibility, and broader suitability for grooving, threading, and chamfering across various materials.

Rising tungsten prices and growing raw-material constraints are forcing cutting tool manufacturers to rethink efficiency at the source. As cost pressure builds toward 2026, modular, exchangeable-head carbide tools are emerging as a strategic response — cutting material use, reducing waste, and delivering flexibility without compromising performance.

With the introduction of Vericut, Gloucestershire Engineering Training is elevating CNC apprenticeship training to a new level. High-fidelity machine simulation, precise collision detection and industry-aligned workflows are helping learners build skills faster and graduate genuinely industry-ready.

With the new M-800/60-20B, Fanuc introduces a high-precision robot for demanding tasks such as cutting, welding, milling, and drilling. Thanks to advanced path accuracy, enhanced rigidity, and the new R-50iA controller, the robot offers a cost-efficient alternative to CNC machines — even in complex applications like gigacasting.

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.