Inovatools has published its new main catalogue for 2025. The trilingual edition presents around 14,000 products, including expanded tool families and “First Choice” recommendations for a wide range of machining applications.

High-precision subcontractor Optimal Manufacturing has boosted its machining capacity with a bespoke robotic handling cell retrofitted to a DMG Mori 5-axis machining centre at its Redditch facility.

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.

Roemheld will use Mach to highlight a broad portfolio of tool handling and workholding solutions aimed at faster, safer and more flexible production.

At Formnext 2025, Krauss Maffei will present the Powerprint Flex together with a matching tool — a modular 3D printing system designed for relatively large components.

At Formnext 2025, Renishaw showcases how its latest software, hardware and metrology innovations combine to deliver higher-productivity metal AM, smoother downskins, support-free builds and end-to-end process control.

Achteck Tool Technology, the cutting expert for hard-to-machine materials, will make its appearance at EMO Hannover 2025 from September 22–26, 2025 in Germany. As one of the world’s most influential platforms for metalworking, EMO Hannover brings together leading manufacturers to showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations. Achteck will present its full portfolio of high-performance cutting tool solutions at Hall 3, Booth F25.

3D printing company Caracol demonstrates how AI-driven software and robotic LFAM technologies are transforming large-scale manufacturing. With the latest evolution of its Eidos Manufacturing Software Suite and new real-world applications across mobility sectors, the company highlights a future of more connected, autonomous and scalable production.

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.

Artificial intelligence is redefining industrial manufacturing, turning machine tools into self-learning, adaptive partners that optimise processes, reduce waste and ease the impact of skills shortages. From predictive maintenance to intuitive operator guidance, AI is emerging as a key driver of efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness in modern production.