Boehlerit is redefining performance in titanium and stainless steel machining with its latest precision tools and customised Hipims coatings. Developed in collaboration with Cemecon, the high-tech coating solutions deliver significantly longer tool life, improved wear resistance and outstanding results in demanding applications.

According to the International Society of Automation, factories worldwide lose 5-20 percent of their productive capacity to unplanned downtime. With supply chain disruptions increasing, Mitsubishi Electric’s predictive maintenance solutions help manufacturers identify equipment failures before they occur, maintaining operational continuity.

High-speed, high-torque, and built for automation: With the new Makino a500iR, NCMT brings a versatile 5-axis horizontal machining centre to the UK and Ireland – offering advanced spindle options, efficient swarf management, and intelligent features for reliable unattended operation.

CNC tool manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak will be showcasing a range of new machine and automation technologies at EMO in Hannover — including seven world and five European debuts.

Innovative, digital, and sustainable — Engel’s showcase at K 2025 proves that high-performance injection moulding can meet the demands of modern manufacturing. From AI-assisted process control to lightweight automotive parts and recyclable packaging solutions, the company presents live demonstrations tailored to key industries such as automotive, medical, technical moulding and packaging.

At K 2025, Krauss Maffei showcases how polyurethane processing is evolving into a key enabler of sustainability and design flexibility. From the precision of Colorform surface finishing to the industrial-scale chemical recycling of PU foam, the company demonstrates how it combines injection moulding, extrusion and digitalised metering technology into turnkey solutions for the entire polymer processing chain.

After a turbulent 2024 marked by sharp declines in domestic demand, Italy’s machine tool industry is cautiously optimistic about a modest recovery in 2025. While exports reached a new record, overall production and consumption suffered significant setbacks.

LK Metrology has unveiled the Surfacer SRP, a high-precision surface roughness probe that integrates seamlessly into any CMM cycle. Designed to eliminate the need for separate roughness checks, the plug-and-play sensor enables comprehensive, automated inspection in a single setup.

With the takeover of the GF Machining Solutions Division of George Fischer AG by the United Grinding Group, one of the largest machine tool manufacturers in the world has emerged. The company was renamed United Machining Solutions and retains its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland.

Irish Manufacturing Research and Renishaw are developing scalable metal 3D printing processes for aerospace optics, aiming to accelerate production and support Ireland’s growing space sector.