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.

North Axis Engineering has wasted no time making its mark. Founded in early 2025 to serve demand for high-precision subcontract machining in North East England, the young company has combined technical expertise with targeted investment in CNC technology to expand rapidly across subsea, aerospace and automotive work.

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 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.

The latest release of the Module Works SDK offers a range of new, automated features designed to enhance machining efficiency, process safety and part quality.

Elastic bonded diamond grinding wheels combine extreme hardness with flexible bonding to enable ultra-fine, contour-preserving surfaces. At Grinding Hub 2026, experts from industry and research will show how these smart finishing tools are pushing the limits of precision machining, efficiency and surface quality.

Hurco Europe will put the spotlight on “Smarter CNC for Smarter Shops” at its Mach stand, highlighting intuitive controls and automation designed to speed up high-mix machining without relying on specialist programmers.

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

At Formnext 2025, DMG Mori highlights its strategy for industrialising metal additive manufacturing. The focus: hybrid DED systems, modular SLM machines with reduced downtime, and digital tools for seamless process integration.

From electrode production to sinker and wire EDM, Meusburger supports mould and die makers with a comprehensive, immediately available portfolio for the highest precision requirements. High-quality materials, precisely matched clamping and holder systems, and an intuitive configurator ensure reliable processes, excellent surface quality and maximum efficiency throughout every EDM application.