At the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics in Garching, groundbreaking Nobel Prize-winning research depends on ultra-precise components. A dedicated in-house workshop, equipped with DMG Mori 5-axis machining centres, enables engineers to craft delicate parts with micrometer accuracy.

Formnext 2025 will bring together over 800 exhibitors and industry experts in Frankfurt from 18 to 21 November — showcasing cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies, trends, and applications, with Spain as the official partner country.

Cycle time is one of the biggest levers in injection moulding efficiency. Frigel’s new Dynamico system uses AI-assisted dynamic temperature control to cut cooling times, boost productivity by up to 50 percent, and reduce unit costs — often with payback in just a few months.

Achteck Tool Technology, the cutting expert for hard-to-machine materials, will make its appearance at EMO Hannover 2025 from September 22–26, 2025 in Germany. As one of the world’s most influential platforms for metalworking, EMO Hannover brings together leading manufacturers to showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations. Achteck will present its full portfolio of high-performance cutting tool solutions at Hall 3, Booth F25.

The integration of Micro Systems and Optimold marks a new chapter in Vangest’s international growth strategy, reinforcing its capabilities in the production of complex medical components across key global markets.

Seco introduces the .38 Finishing Face Mill system — three cutter variants designed for effortless handling, hybrid flexibility and ultimate precision in surface finishing.

As environmental regulations tighten, Hutchinson is introducing Lubritape-E — a PFAS-free coating for multi-way valve sealing pads that delivers durability, efficiency, and easy integration into automotive systems.

For five days, Hannover became the global hub of production technology as EMO 2025 welcomed 80,000 visitors and 1,600 exhibitors. With automation, robotics, AI and sustainability in focus, the world’s leading metalworking trade fair once again set the pace for the future of manufacturing.

Plastpol celebrates its 30th anniversary from May 19–22, 2026, at Targi Kielce, reaffirming its role as Central and Eastern Europe’s key plastics and rubber industry event. With hundreds of international exhibitors, live technology showcases, and the debut of a new expo hall, the fair continues to set the pace for innovation and global cooperation.

At EMO Hannover 2025, Ucimu revised its forecasts for the Italian machine tool industry: production will remain almost flat, weighed down by a sharp drop in exports despite a modest domestic recovery. Association president Riccardo Rosa calls for a new industrial policy plan to support companies beyond 2025.