Brandauer, one of Birmingham’s longest-established manufacturers, has landed two automotive programmes tied to electrification after completing a management buy-out last September.

The European security and defence industry is at a turning point. With the European Defence Supply Congress on 28 and 29 April 2026 in Munich, the Aerospace & Defence media brand of the Vogel Communications Group is creating a central platform for civil technology providers to enter the European defence industry.

Misutech and HBK have introduced a new interface linking Misutech’s Misulab machining simulation software with HBK’s nCode DesignLife fatigue analysis solution. The combined workflow enables engineers to evaluate machining strategies, assess the fatigue impact of new tools or process parameters, and optimise production conditions more efficiently.

At HIN Feinmechanik, precision does not end at the machine table. Faced with growing demands on accuracy, process reliability and programming speed, the company shifted control upstream into CAM preparation — reducing collisions, manual rework and scrap before cutting even begins.

The Swiss grinding specialist Kellenberger is presenting two new cylindrical grinding machines at the Grinding Hub fair in Stuttgart — the K8 and the K10 — significantly expanding its machine portfolio for beginners and smaller companies.

With Formula 1 placing fresh demands on accuracy and quality assurance, Action Plas Group has upgraded its inspection department with a new LK Metrology CMM. The investment is improving the measurement of complex plastic and metal parts while creating a stronger platform for future business growth.

At JEC World 2026, Engel will show how drone rotor blades made from thermoplastic composites can be manufactured in series with reproducible quality and in a fully automated process.

At Mach 2026, Bruderer UK will mark nearly 50 years of exhibiting by unveiling a UK first: the BSTA 280-88-B3 high-speed precision press in a live manufacturing environment. Combined with the new BSV 170 servo feeder and B3 control, the system showcases advanced automation, micron-level adjustment and enhanced production flexibility.

For manufacturers machining castings, dies, moulds and fixtures in confined areas, Roemheld has expanded its workholding portfolio with a compact hydraulic clamp. The new system is designed to deliver strong, repeatable clamping in narrow grooves, recesses and pockets, while helping to cut set-up time and cost.

North Africa’s expanding appetite for plastics and packaging technology will be in focus when Plast & Printpack Alger opens its doors for the tenth time. More than 280 exhibitors are set to present solutions for recycling, sustainable materials and efficient manufacturing to a regional trade audience.