Advanced manufacturers in the UK and Ireland are set to gain wider access to X Jet’s Nano Particle Jetting technology. Through its new collaboration with Eqops, X Jet is strengthening local sales and support for high-precision metal and ceramic 3D printing, from installation and process optimisation to compliance and long-term production performance.

The “Grinder of the Year” competition at Grinding Hub put young talent in grinding technology in the spotlight. Fabio Schoppet won the two-day live contest in Stuttgart, where the finalists demonstrated not only technical skill but also the role of modern tool grinding in securing the next generation of skilled workers.

Machine tools, robotics and digital manufacturing will take centre stage when 35.Bi-Mu opens at Fieramilano Rho in October. The 2026 edition will combine technology showcases with new forums on aerospace, defence and energy, as well as skills initiatives and innovation awards designed to connect industrial production with future market opportunities.

Aulbach Automation relies on Roemheld die changing and clamping systems for its trimming presses used in mega- and giga-casting production. The automated solutions help operators position and secure heavy deflashing dies with high accuracy, improving safety, reducing set-up times and supporting reliable post-processing of large aluminium castings.

For manufacturers looking to scale additive manufacturing beyond prototyping, Ultimaker is positioning the Factor 4 Plus as a production-ready option. The new industrial 3D printing platform combines higher print speeds with material flexibility and automated validation, aiming to support continuous, traceable production workflows in demanding manufacturing and aerospace applications.

Design exploration in CFD could become significantly faster with Siemens’ new Simcenter Physics AI add-on for Simcenter Star-CCM+. The software uses geometric deep learning to build AI reduced-order models from simulation data, enabling engineers to evaluate thousands of geometry variants in minutes and check predictions against high-fidelity CFD results.

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.

Horn has introduced its new KX range of ball nose end mills for the precise and economical machining of ball bearing tracks in constant velocity joints. Designed for tight tolerances, high surface quality and shorter cycle times, the solid-carbide interchangeable heads support flexible machining strategies from roughing to finish milling, including applications in soft and hardened materials.

Cutting tool expert Seco has enhanced its ER HP Collet Chuck range for high-speed milling and 5-axis machining. The toolholding system is designed to improve run-out accuracy, process stability and tool life in demanding machining applications.

Méca-Précis implements a robotic measurement cell to streamline its inspection processes. This solution combines a coordinate measuring machine from Mitutoyo with robotics solutions from Engineering Data, effectively removing bottlenecks in the parts inspection process.