High automation, deep process integration and in-house fixture expertise enable BKV Braun to manufacture complex precision parts with remarkable efficiency. The subcontractor shows how streamlined workflows and scalable EDM automation can create clear advantages in demanding applications such as medical technology.

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.

DMG Mori’s second-generation Lasertec 65 DED hybrid 2 combines directed energy deposition, 5-axis machining and in-process measuring in a single setup.

At JEC World, Krauss Maffei is showcasing how industrial additive manufacturing, reaction engineering, and injection moulding can be combined into integrated production solutions.

From aerospace components to steel mill rolls, Weiler Abrasives will present precision grinding solutions for high-demand industries at Grindinghub 2026. At its Stuttgart exhibit, the company will spotlight application-specific abrasive technologies aimed at improving throughput and process consistency.

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.

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.

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.

At K 2025, Arburg will celebrate the world premiere of its new Allrounder 475 V – a compact vertical machine with 1,000 kN clamping force, high energy efficiency and flexible automation options. Designed for sectors from e-mobility to medical technology, it demonstrates how sustainable, high-quality parts can be produced efficiently in turnkey systems.

Lead-free aluminium is moving into high-precision applications where chip control, surface quality and process stability are critical. In a joint machining demonstration with Tornos France, Eural Gnutti’s alloy 2033 showed how the material can support demanding turning operations while opening new options for sectors such as luxury goods and watchmaking.