After months of declining orders, the German machine tool industry may finally be stabilizing. While domestic demand remains weak, new investments from defence, aviation and medical technology signal early signs of recovery.

Premium surfaces without painting or trimming? At K 2025, Oerlikon HRS Flow showed how Glow HRS and Flexflow technologies streamline automotive moulding by delivering high-quality, recyclable parts directly from the tool.

Newship Group expands its European packaging portfolio with the acquisition of Coda Plastics, strengthening its capabilities across rigid plastics, glass and distribution.

A new partnership between Corvaglia and Wisecap expands manufacturing capacity for beverage closures across Europe while reinforcing Corvaglia’s global technology footprint.

A new thermoplastic silicone from Shin-Etsu Chemical promises recyclability, high performance and new application possibilities across consumer, medical and industrial markets.

Ultrasonic cleaning is becoming a key enabler for stable, high-precision electrochemical machining. To meet growing demands for cleanliness and process reliability, ECM specialist Vulic ECM now integrates tailor-made ultrasonic modules directly into its machining systems.

Lego’s new Holiday Express Train hides a historic innovation: the first-ever 3D-printed element in a retail Lego set — a tiny blue locomotive that signals a new era in brick design.

Ten years on, Formnext proves once again why it is the world’s leading stage for Additive Manufacturing: record attendance, breakthrough technologies and a strong industry push toward real-world AM production.

Researchers at IFW Hannover and Open Mind have advanced demand-based coolant supply by linking coolant flow directly to material removal rates calculated in CAM planning, enabling energy-efficient machining validated in real-world trials.

Choosing the right AWG wire is more than a technical detail — it’s a key factor in keeping industrial systems safe, efficient, and compliant. Understanding how wire gauge affects power, performance, and reliability helps manufacturers avoid downtime and make smarter design decisions.