Romania is one of the fastest-growing manufacturing markets in Eastern Europe, and this is exactly where Simtek will demonstrate at Metal Show & TIB in Bucharest from May 12 to 15 which tooling solutions are driving this transformation.

From aerospace components to steel mill rolls, Weiler Abrasives will present precision grinding solutions for high-demand industries at Grindinghub 2026. At its Stuttgart exhibit, the company will spotlight application-specific abrasive technologies aimed at improving throughput and process consistency.

The call for speakers for the Formnext 2026 stage program is now open. Experts from across the Additive Manufacturing ecosystem are invited to contribute presentations on technological innovation, industrial applications and business strategies, with submissions open until 30 June 2026.

Time pressure and complex requirements are part of everyday life for designers in the mould and die making industry. To address these challenges, Meusburger is launching its new campaign, ‘Designs at the click of a button’.

Seco targets demanding machining applications with a new generation of Jetstream Tooling M-Clamp toolholders. The system combines targeted high-pressure coolant delivery, double clamping security and additively manufactured clamp design to improve chip control, extend tool life and stabilise machining in difficult materials.

As tools move across plants, suppliers and systems, structured asset management becomes a competitive factor. Carlos Saboga explains what moulders and OEMs should monitor, where many companies still fall short, and how better tooling data supports performance.

With new polymer, filament and metal additive manufacturing developments, HP is broadening its 3D printing portfolio. At Rapid + TCT 2026, the company presented a compact Multi Jet Fusion system, productivity upgrades for the Jet Fusion 5600 series, expanded filament availability and new Metal Jet materials and powder handling options.

Grinding Hub 2026 comes at a time of high cost pressure, volatile markets and growing demand for efficient manufacturing solutions. From May 5 to 8, around 460 exhibitors from 28 countries will present technologies, practical applications and new ideas for the grinding process in Stuttgart.

With the launch of the Ichor integrated medical system from Husky Technologies, SEM Plastik has taken a significant step into blood collection tube manufacturing. The investment supports the company’s diversification efforts and strengthens regional medical device production capacity in Turkey.

At Chinaplas 2026, Husky Technologies underlined its long-term commitment to China and Asia Pacific with live demonstrations and a broad portfolio for high-performance packaging moulding.