Start-ups are in great demand at EMO 2019. The trade fair has increased its commitment to young companies by spotlighting the sector as a lighthouse project.

Cutting tool expert Union Tool leads in the domain of hard milling. Here, the Japanese manufacturer demonstrates the optimal way of milling a solid block of 1.2344 steel, tempered to 54HRC to 100mm from each side.

The new copy mills by Jongen are suitable for both roughing and finishing operations. Additionally, the tools are resistant to allow for demanding operations.

Germany-based software developer Schott Systeme celebrates 35 years of product continuity with its Pictures by PC CAD/CAM software.

Ultra-precision machining is revolutionising the way parts and surfaces are machined. Moduleworks says its ultra-precision kernel does just that.

Anca's Tool of the Year 2019 winners will be announced live at EMO this year.

Chip removal speed is a key parameter. Parts weighing over 100 kg could be made from blocks of aluminium weighing four tonnes or more, which means that 97.5% of the material has to be removed.

Compared to conventional stamping, fineblanking offers many benefits. It is more and more often chosen, as the smooth cut eliminates the need for reworking.

For the development of a new helicopter model, Airbus had to machine large gear components. To this end, Rösler Oberflächentechnik designed a drag-finishing machine with automatic workpiece clamping and a manipulator for part handling.

The veil has been lifted: In mid-September, Volkswagen (VW) presented the chassis of its new "ID" electric model family for the first time in Dresden – and provided deep insights in its platform strategy for electric cars.