Serbian grinding machine manufacturer Grindex has significantly enhanced its quality control and R&D capabilities with the installation of an LK Metrology CMM — enabling faster, more precise inspection, reduced scrap and improved production efficiency.

Siemens expands its Industrial Copilot with a new generative AI-powered maintenance solution, enabling customers to move from reactive to predictive strategies across the entire maintenance cycle—boosting uptime, reducing costs, and driving long-term efficiency.

After more than 20 years of collaboration in the injection moulding sector, JL Goor is expanding its partnership with Fanuc to include Robodrill CNC machining centres, broadening its support for key industries in Ireland such as medical devices, aerospace and precision engineering.

Machine tool manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak has strengthened its UK sales organisation through the creation of a series of new roles aimed at increasing customer touch points and expanding time-served engineering expertise, while further enhancing its aftersales and service support offering.

Sodick has exercised its call option to acquire a majority stake in Prima Additive, marking a significant step in their partnership and expanding opportunities in the global metal 3D printing market.

Seco is simplifying carbide tool recycling with a new self-service digital platform — making it easier for customers to recycle, track CO2 savings, and support a more sustainable, circular economy.

Oerlikon HRS Flow introduces the new Eyegate HRS, an advanced end ring designed for the Multiflow HRS multi-cavity line. Engineered to deliver optimal gate quality and extended lifespan, this innovative solution enhances performance across a wide range of applications.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, Heller Machine Tools in Redditch stands as a testament to five decades of engineering excellence and innovation. Since its inception, the UK subsidiary of German-based Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik has grown into a vital global center for machining solutions, specializing in the production of advanced 4- and 5-axis horizontal machining centers.

Metalworking processes generate substantial waste in the form of sharp, spiral-shaped metal chips that require careful handling and storage. Erdwich Zerkleinerungs-Systeme offers a solution with their single and twin-shaft shredders, designed to efficiently reduce the volume of these metal chips while integrating seamlessly into automated production lines.

The German machine tool industry is rapidly diversifying as reliance on the automotive sector declines. Key manufacturers are adapting to new markets, including electric vehicles and engineering, showcasing the industry's resilience and innovation amid shifting industrial demands.