Wittmann is aligning its management structure more closely with its “It’s all Wittmann” strategy. From May 1, 2026, owners Michael Wittmann and Dr. Werner Wittmann will jointly lead the group’s injection moulding, automation and auxiliary equipment divisions, while Rainer Weingraber will leave the company at the end of April.

As 3D CAD models with PMI become central to manufacturing, metrology teams need faster and more consistent ways to turn digital product data into measurement programs. Mitutoyo CTL’s Micat Planner addresses this challenge by automating CNC measurement programming, standardising strategies and reducing manual effort.

At AMB 2026, sustainability will move from broad ambition to concrete industrial practice. In conversation with Markus Heseding of VDMA Precision Tools, we look at hard metal recycling, recycled tool packaging and the role of the trade fair as a platform for circular economy, digitalisation and resilient supply chains in metalworking.

Lead-free aluminium is moving into high-precision applications where chip control, surface quality and process stability are critical. In a joint machining demonstration with Tornos France, Eural Gnutti’s alloy 2033 showed how the material can support demanding turning operations while opening new options for sectors such as luxury goods and watchmaking.

From 2 to 5 June 2026, FIP (France Innovation Plasturgie) will once again open its doors to trade visitors in Lyon. Arburg is placing particular emphasis on France, the country where its first international subsidiary was established.

Efficient temperature regulation is a decisive factor in mould making, with a direct impact on component quality, cycle times and process stability. Meusburger supports this area with a broad portfolio of temperature regulation components, including coupling technology, core cooling solutions, hose lines, connections and accessories.

Record revenue, internal restructuring and a change at the top mark an important phase for Elmet. The LSR specialist is preparing for continuity under its existing leadership team as CEO Harald Wallner leaves the company on good terms.

Stephen Ovren has joined Guill Tool as Sales Manager for the company’s Extrusion Division. He will be responsible for sales, marketing and customer service, drawing on previous leadership experience in consulting, precision tubing and fabricated metal components.

In high-cavitation side gating, small deviations quickly become costly defects. Innovative hot runner technologies are changing that equation by improving melt balance, gate control and process stability for lightweight, precision-moulded parts.

Grinding is becoming a system technology. At Grinding Hub 2026, examples from brake disc machining, in-process metrology, CBN tools and tool supply showed how closely machine, tool, measurement technology and process knowledge now have to interact to secure precision, efficiency and process reliability.