At Control 2025, LK Metrology introduced its new Altera SF series — eight robust CMM models combining lab-grade accuracy with industrial durability. Designed for harsh shop floor environments, the machines offer large measuring volumes, advanced thermal compensation and smart automation features for high-precision inspection close to production.
A new manufacturing deal between Rapid Fusion and Applied Automation paves the way for the launch of Medusa, the UK’s first large-format hybrid 3D printer. Set for release in early 2026, the innovation targets high-demand sectors and is expected to generate over 5 million pounds in its first year.
With Lloyds confirmed once again as headline sponsor, preparations for Mach 2026 are gaining pace. The event will spotlight sustainable technologies, skills development, and the future of UK manufacturing.
Optimising injection moulding starts with precise cavity pressure monitoring. Meusburger’s comprehensive sensor range — featuring both direct and indirect options — provides accurate data for improved process control, higher part quality and efficient production.
Cemecon combines advanced coating technologies with tailored support to deliver high-precision solutions for tool manufacturers. From intuitive digital tools to customized engineering and reliable logistics, the company positions itself as a strategic partner for demanding applications.
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.
At K 2025, the VDMA will once again present “The Power of Plastics Forum” – an open-air platform showcasing live recycling technologies, smart manufacturing solutions, and the role of young talent in shaping a sustainable plastics industry.
The Plastics Hall of Fame has announced the names of the 18 individuals who will be honoured at the induction ceremony on 7 October 2025 at the Düsseldorf Congress Centre. Find out who they are.
Based on global customer feedback, Siemens Digital Industries Software has received the IDC 2024 SaaS CSAT Award for PLM and CAD, recognising high satisfaction with its cloud-based engineering and product lifecycle solutions.
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3b/82/3b82cfa915f0ccab71a4ef859598567a/0131980110v1.jpeg "After three difficult years, the machine tool industry can breathe a first sigh of relief: incoming orders increased in the first three months of 2026 by 15 percent. (Source: VDW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b4/3d/b43d86eeaecc6d7ceb26c70af8944489/0131814374v1.jpeg "Valmet launches 3D Fiber technology, offering packaging producers a competitive end-to-end solution to meet the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic. (Source: Valmet)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/42/24/42245f5bd6c8ec704e99c31d126f7425/0131772863v1.jpeg "The plastics and rubber machinery sector expects stable revenues in 2026, with modest growth possible from 2027 as demand in Asia and the Americas provides new momentum. (Source: free licensed)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/53/65/5365ff4fc7e19552bb04afb221ead869/0131663399v1.jpeg "The Spanish plastics industry is going through a complex period marked by intense regulatory pressure. (Source: Fira Barcelona)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a7/1f/a71f946a63ad7c50b5999c7d2fe94c9c/0132102630v1.jpeg "The Formnext Defence Summit will be held on 17 November on the Messe Frankfurt
exhibition grounds. (Source: Formnext Mesago Messe Frankfurt)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ba/f0/baf098b6e5cba36dd2868158fbe22e17/0131981204v1.jpeg "Stäubli, a globally recognized leader in industrial automation and robotics, was an official partner of the Ency World Conference. (Source: Ency)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/89/48/8948b11ff93120eecbb81c57b21dc549/0131949922v1.jpeg "Plast 2026: 3D Plastlab closes its first edition and establishes itself as a new international
reference point for innovation in Additive Manufacturing (Source: Milan Exhibition)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/eb/be/ebbe79918bb7722ebb93963af44ffd67/0131807938v2.jpeg "The Boy 35 E with integrated igus handling formed the centrepiece of Boy’s exhibition booth at Elmia Polymer 2026 in Jönköping, Sweden. (Source: Dr. Boy)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/3c/493c02a94c7dacd68ba121240d30ddd2/0131958758v1.jpeg "Nonnenmann blow-out container for the easy, safer and cleaner purging of temperature-control channels. (Source: Nonnenmann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bf/8f/bf8f89dea82c5dde11c20f48acf44fab/0131949868v2.jpeg "The new guide bush with male thread, with collar E 5708 makes the installation and removal of round active parts with collar possible directly from the working plane. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5c/79/5c79339d56c1ae81c33ee29b238f23e4/0131768998v2.jpeg "Meusburger offers small, compact and space-saving locks for the precise alignment of mould inserts. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0d/6c/0d6c5ea88cb425ab9dd066457225e61b/0131066999v2.jpeg "Temperature-control connection plates in three versions (Source: Nonnenmann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0b/6b/0b6b5c7e8a7736f29e63fbd545c8a01b/0131918868v1.jpeg "Xometry marketplace accelerates solutions for complex manufacturing demands (Source: Noah Willman/ Xometry)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d6/85/d685f438a6430ad866e2fe56536e51c4/0131826173v1.jpeg "Schematic of photopolymerisation-extrusion coupled moulding: rheology, UV curing, precision-defect trade-off. 3 strategies (UV stepping, filler optimization, molecular engineering) yield isotropic, dense, crack‑free ceramics with strong, low-shrinkage. (Source: Linzhe Zhang/Yanshan University, et. al)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/29/f829f04d97c7217d7e915829bf641f34/0131750491v1.jpeg "Recently celebrated its world premiere: the S1 Basic from AM Solutions. It is the first compact blasting system for automated cleaning and surface finishing of 3D-printed polymer components in the industrial entry-level segment. (Source: Rösler Oberflächentechnik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/28/15/2815dc949ef41d940706ec638d93d5d3/0131982510v1.jpeg "Guido Reimann, Deputy CEO of VDMA Software and Digitalisation, as well as Co-ordinator of the VDMA Artificial Intelligence Competence Network. (Source: Messe Stuttgart)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/90/d0/90d09d46c2b891ed0b093dc38857107f/0131821344v1.jpeg "MPneo 480 multi-plate electric powder press.
(Source: Osterwalder Technology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ba/33/ba33a9e3faa448e5a0e957d384ac7222/0131810824v1.jpeg "Güdel adds two additional degrees of freedom to heavy-duty robotic grinding applications through its Trackmotion Vertical (TMV) and Trackmotion Floor (TMF) systems. This allows a single robot to maintain consistent contact pressure and path speed across massive surfaces that would otherwise require multiple robots or complex part repositioning. (Source: Titan Robotics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/01/7f/017f9464b8a9e26ff005e276c1744f7d/0131807926v1.jpeg "The CV5-700 at Tigfusion’s facility in Hastings is the first to be purchased in the UK (Source: Andy Butler/ Mazak)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/47/54/4754e0395d4cf91adb52ea636662a24d/0131949953v2.jpeg "Sinumerik One, Siemens’ digital CNC platform enabling highly productive, future-ready, and increasingly autonomous machine tools. (Source: Siemens)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/cd/9f/cd9f02e635cfd6f739c37814a4eb8d0f/0131949298v1.jpeg "With Rockwell Automation's Factory Talk Resilient Edge, users have an accessible and unified execution layer. (Source: Rockwell Automation)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5f/66/5f66d32bcf6e2e2fb01b3d98f1c33930/0131994480v1.jpeg "A Mitsubishi Electric MV2400S wire-cut EDM machine will be the first demonstration model to arrive at the Kenilworth showroom and technical centre of recently-appointed sales agent, Whitehouse Machine Tools. (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/1d/d51def0b31e213e756bbfb9479fa9c7e/0129925621v2.jpeg "Automatic electrode feeding: Together with Sodick and Erowa, the Robot Compact 80 (ERC80) was integrated — including connection to the Zeiss measuring machine and chip-based job management. (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/ca/f9ca9cace88200a5ec0946f193264963/0129209504v1.jpeg "Neil Taylor, who has worked in the toolroom at Pre-Met for 20 years. (Source: Pre-Met)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/61/2f61dd20be68049fa2320a2e5aa860d7/0123789183v2.jpeg "from left to right: Sodick President Giuseppe Addelia and Vice President Salvatore Cocco (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/f7/07f7dc41a96844b74e060e9894a5b042/0132102433v2.jpeg "Another Ethernet CMM laser scanner from LK Metrology capturing point cloud data from an Audi front grille. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7f/2a/7f2ac76fc168cc1b747036b0d72f0a6d/0131708068v2.jpeg "3DMC Host & Chairman Peter Kinnell (Source: Mark Pascal Sanders/ RWTH Aachen)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/85/07/850794d04a7c4bf9166662400efad3d1/0131663378v1.jpeg "New L100NX Blue Laser CMM Scanner (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ce/73/ce73b45969285c550f6c67c7d92b61e7/0131613641v2.jpeg "The robot handles the loading of the parts to be inspected into the storage area. Then it successively retrieves the stored pallets one by one and places them on the surface of the three-dimensional measuring machine, which is equipped with a clamping device, ensuring precise positioning and stability throughout the measurement process. (Source: Mitutoyo)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/96/a7/96a7fc98bdedad348bb52c9a05d18a28/0132102132v1.jpeg "Modular dressing system with replaceable coating and reusable backing. (Source: VDW/ Uli Regenscheit)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4d/13/4d138122ae079c86b86249fe718d9090/0131478591v1.jpeg "Roemheld double-acting, hydraulically-actuated, swivelling clamping elements are set into the press table to secure the lower half of the trimming die. The clamp design results in interference-free insertion and removal of the heavy dies, assisted by the integration of Roemheld transport rails. (Source: Stephan Auch/ Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f4/72/f47262615ea8814ddfb33e805a1babe8/0131478681v1.jpeg "Fabio Schoppet, an apprentice at K.H. Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge, in an interview with Tobias Witton. (Source: KS Komm)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/60/45/6045cb15d71397154c6cee56d5d95ac7/0131063997v1.jpeg "Grinding from solid material using two CBN profile grinding wheels for roughing. (Source: Kapp)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b8/6f/b86f649863182a925480692939ac91f8/0131684985v1.jpeg "Extreme high-speed Laser Material Deposition (EHLA) enables the additive deposition of functional surfaces with high precision and speed. This allows components to be efficiently coated, repaired, or manufactured with close-to-final-contour precision. (Source: Fraunhofer ILT)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/05/d5057e4ec3f7c3acbed8a4241d0683c6/0131673703v2.jpeg "Copper gauze for cleaning and polishing exposed round or conical surfaces. (Source: Guill)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/00/9a/009ae0e133b321f8f0dabfb3fe14d2a6/0130776695v1.jpeg "The expanded functions simplify digital manufacturing processes and support the automated procurement of precision components. (Source: Meviy)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/80/2080366dbf8cca84fe9d00659b8de85c/0131056632v1.jpeg "ABB Robotics says it has once again listened to users. As a result, companies can now invest in a new robot cell that is also affordable for SMEs and can automatically handle time-consuming grinding and polishing tasks. (Source: ABB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5a/e5/5ae5dfc67c07f0ca8347161642c36df3/0130721540v1.jpeg "Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge supports its customers with customised, application-specific tools. (Source: Müller)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/08/2a08f8bd2df95ca843d52cbce64bf355/0131212753v1.jpeg "It has taken time, but the full force of the government’s steel policy is beginning to have a devastating impact on the downstream manufacturing sector according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). (Source: CBM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/bd/9ebd826ceed28c644a9205bdbf82beb4/0131007997v2.jpeg "The lead-free aluminium solutions that combine high performance with stable and reliable machining processes. (Source: Eural Gnutt)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/e6/d5e68c74fabff18ef737ee767b7b359f/0130415707v1.jpeg "Efficiency in machining and a reduced carbon footprint will be at the centre of Swiss Steel Group’s presentation at Wire 2026 in Düsseldorf. (Source: Swiss Steel Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1a/1b/1a1bc5c9da65e476c6b6747a6960bcad/0132102151v1.jpeg "Gewefa UK has changed its name to Nydaloxe Precision and launched a new webiste. (Source: Nydaloxe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/46/a1/46a19d4f6e66e7309ae707b06402c7ce/0132055852v2.jpeg "At the official market launch in Hungary, Managing Director Laszlo Csizmadi presented the new Allrounder Trend standard machines as the highlight of the event to customers and prospective clients at Juniális 2026 in Budapest. (Source: Arburg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/c4/2ac4911b22abb1725035a54f95500dc0/0131949887v1.jpeg "Grainger & Worrall is utilising its technical expertise and production capability in complex aluminium sand casting. (Source: Peach Media)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5e/7d/5e7dab38b2b3b429ee093b1506e54605/0131919638v1.jpeg "European machine tool builders continue operating in a difficult environment, marked by softer
demand, persistent global uncertainty and growing competitive pressure’’, commented François Duval, Cecimo President. (Source: Cecimo)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/5c/4a5ca04edab171b86941aa6dae264e82/0124969054v2.jpeg "An LK Metrology Altera SF 40.15.15 CMM, the largest model in the new shop floor range, equipped with a traditional PH10MQ PLUS indexing probe head. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/69/f7/69f7d4055edfe9f18c6ecd2a0bc2598b/0124845045v1.jpeg "With the new Corodrill Dura 462 drill series, Sandvik Coromant now offers tools for cost-effective production with a focus on multi-material applications. (Bild: Sandvik Coromant)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f6/9b/f69b6274e75ad5bd103222a5db39a375/0124968978v2.jpeg "(l-r) Martin Jewell (Rapid Fusion) and Paul Rowe (Applied Automation) are joining forces to bring Medusa — the UK’s first hybrid 3D printer with integrated CNC machining — into full-scale production. (Source: Rapid Fusion)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ff/9d/ff9d46b162d4439220042be0e3715996/0124887345v2.jpeg "Lloyds continues as headline sponsor of Mach 2026, maintaining its longstanding partnership with the event and support for the UK manufacturing sector. (Source: The Manufacturing Industry Association)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/87/a0/87a08c3a63db0b34203cdda4905f93d4/0124969086v2.jpeg "Meusburger offers its customers a comprehensive selection of components for cavity pressure measurement. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1312200/1312275/original.jpg "Iscar's Solidmill chatter-free tool for machining aluminum.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1775300/1775369/original.jpg "GF Machining Solutions' fully integrated and automated manufacturing cell allows efficient manufacturing of Bone Saw Guide Blocks and traceability of key manufacturing data.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/580100/580129/original.jpg "The very thin layer of insulation between the live element and the grounded section can dissipate and lead to “arc over”.")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/22/43/22437d1510ad3ab8b04549ea2f1909e9/0124969069v2.jpeg "Close cooperation between all departments ensures the best solution for the customer. (Source: Cemecon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8c/c7/8cc722f251db9dcfccd16d30a272372f/0124886829v1.jpeg "With the new Inobot app, tool manufacturer Inovatools is launching a smart AI chatbot onto the market. It is available to machining professionals around the clock as a digital consultant — multilingual and mobile. (Source: Inovatools)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d2/3c/d23ca45fee531556561bd3fba4f6d802/0125012758v2.jpeg "The VDMA Pavilion at K 2025 highlights the industry’s commitment to being green, smart, and responsible. (Source: Messe Düsseldorf / Tillmann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4c/fc/4cfc007722e80bc5db1e9c6c19039054/0125079539v1.jpeg "The members of the Plastics Hall of Fame come from all areas of the plastics industry. (Source: Plastics Hall of Fame)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/97/d597b8c7089b78ddda515007e906e221/0125062680v1.jpeg "Siemens honored with IDC 2024 SaaS Customer Satisfaction Award for PLM and CAD – recognizing excellence in cloud-based design and lifecycle management solutions. (Source: Siemens)")