At Grinding Hub 2026, Walter Maschinenbau will focus on the future of tool production with automated manufacturing, new laser and measuring technology, and several innovations still under wraps.

Fakuma is adding a new highlight to its anniversary edition: the Fakuma Innovation Award. Open to entries from across the plastics processing industry, the competition will honour production-ready innovations, working prototypes and live technology demonstrations in six categories.

Krauss Maffei is preparing a leadership transition in North America: Brett Greenhalgh will retire as President of Krauss Maffei Corporation at the end of May 2026, with current Vice President John Fini taking over on June 1. The internal handover is designed to ensure continuity for customers and build on the company’s existing transatlantic collaboration.

With critical raw materials under pressure, manufacturers are taking a closer look at where carbide is truly needed. Tungaloy argues that in finishing and light semi-finishing, cermet can deliver the required surface quality and process stability while reducing dependence on carbide.

Technology company Trumpf enables cost-effective and sustainable mass production with its 3D printers. In many cases, the high-tech company uses the systems for its own sustainable production of series parts.

Robots open up new possibilities for machining large and complex parts, but they also introduce new process uncertainties. DAMRC uses Ency to combine toolpath planning, kinematics and robot dynamics analysis, helping create a more systematic foundation for stable and predictable robotic machining.

At Formnext 2024, Henkel will introduce its latest innovation in 3D printing materials. This year, the company unveils a high-performance resin and highlights a recent addition to its medical portfolio. These new solutions are engineered to meet the diverse needs of industrial and medical sectors.

The companies Henkel and Prodways announced a collaboration to bring Loctite resins to Promaker LD machines for industrial parts manufacturing.

At Plastpol 2026, Arburg will use its long-standing presence in Kielce to introduce its new standard electric Allrounder Trend machines to the Polish market for the first time.

TMTS 2026 showcased Taiwan’s transformation from a machinery exporter to an AI and ecosystem provider. Nearly 73,000 visitors from over 80 countries generated business opportunities worth over US$2 billion.