Designed for manufacturers who need to machine large components without sacrificing valuable floor space, Mecof’s Powermill G3 PC3 proves that compact gantry mills can deliver big-machine performance.

Machine engineering company Yamazaki Mazak is set to showcase the latest breakthroughs in machine tool technology at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics (3-5 February 2026) as part of a stand dedicated to empowering subcontractors to transform their machining capabilities.

The latest version of Hwacheon’s Harmony controller features built-in Machine Works simulation libraries, providing expanded functionality for machining verification and process optimisation.

Researchers at IFW Hannover and Open Mind have advanced demand-based coolant supply by linking coolant flow directly to material removal rates calculated in CAM planning, enabling energy-efficient machining validated in real-world trials.

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.

With the launch of Fortis mill grinding wheels, Weiler Abrasives is targeting higher efficiency in hot and cold rolling mills. The new wheels combine advanced ceramic grain technology with extended service life to reduce changeovers, stabilise grinding processes and lower operating costs in steel and aluminium production.

Designed for resource-efficient, flexible, and automated production, a newly developed milling kinematic enables versatile, high-precision machining of materials ranging from fibre composites and aluminium to tempered steel — with manufacturing tolerances of up to 0.1 millimetres. This globally unique innovation was unveiled at Automatica.

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.

Seco introduces the .38 Finishing Face Mill system — three cutter variants designed for effortless handling, hybrid flexibility and ultimate precision in surface finishing.

Inovatools has launched “Inobot” — the machining industry's first AI-powered assistant app. Available for iOS and Android, it delivers instant, multilingual answers to technical questions on milling, drilling, and more, anytime and anywhere.