Software company Vericut announced its participation at Mach 2026, where it will demonstrate the latest advancements in CNC simulation, verification, and 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.

Software company Tebis introduces its Smartops Technology, an innovative solution for automating design and CAM processes, specifically developed to address the requirements of single-part manufacturing. Users benefit from a unique combination of speed, flexibility and process reliability.

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.

At EMO 2025, Vericut takes CNC simulation to the next level. With the debut of version 9.6 and a preview of 9.7, visitors will experience AI-powered tools, smarter optimisation, and deeper integration designed to boost accuracy, productivity, and confidence in machining workflows.

At Formnext, Open Mind will showcase how its Hypermill suite bridges additive and subtractive manufacturing. With integrated 5-axis strategies, simulation technologies, and the new Best Fit feature, the software ensures precise finishing of additively manufactured parts and maximizes process reliability.

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 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.

Grinding Hub 2026 will spotlight how artificial intelligence, sensor technology and closed-loop automation are redefining precision grinding. From unmanned “grind-measure-grind” production to smart process control and new applications such as humanoid robot components, the Stuttgart show promises a clear view of grinding’s shift toward self-optimising, data-driven manufacturing systems.

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.