Artificial intelligence is to lead Taiwan's machine tool industry towards a dual digital and green transformation. The aim is to become a "collective intelligence" and a reliable partner for everyone.

Cutting to manufacturer Tungaloy introduces Gabby, an AI-powered assistant designed to help metalworking professionals quickly identify suitable tooling solutions through natural language interaction.

Materials took centre stage at the first 3D Plast Lab during Plast 2026, where researchers, companies and designers explored how additive manufacturing is moving beyond shape alone. The projects ranged from plant-based composites and transparent wood to recycled automotive plastics, bioactive wearables and ultra-thin printed devices..

At AMB 2026, artificial intelligence will move from trend topic to practical tool for metal working. VDMA’s Guido Reimann explains where AI is already delivering value in mechanical engineering, what still slows implementation and why digitalisation, AI, digital twins and open-source software will shape the next phase of industrial competitiveness.

Grainger & Worrall is returning to growth after securing more than 30 million pound in new orders from defence, energy and aerospace customers. The Bridgnorth-based casting specialist is now investing 1 million pound in new technology and recruiting 30 staff as it expands beyond its core automotive business.

Meusburger is expanding its range of standardised active parts for stamping technology. The solutions are designed to simplify strip guiding and positioning, reduce design effort and downtime, and help manufacturers make stamping processes more cost-efficient.

A first rise in orders is giving Germany’s machine tool builders some breathing space. But weak investment, lower capacity utilisation and falling exports show that the sector is still far from a sustained recovery.

With its new blow-out container, Nonnenmann offers injection moulders and maintenance teams a practical solution for purging temperature-control channels safely and cleanly. The closed system collects residual water or temperature-control oil, reduces aerosols and splash water, and helps protect moulds against corrosion, deposits and unnecessary maintenance.

Existing roll grinders are becoming the focus of a deeper collaboration between Pomini Tenova and Siemens. The partners are combining process expertise, CNC technology, automation and digital tools to modernise machines for higher productivity, predictive maintenance and increasingly autonomous operation.

With a new automatic bag emptying station, Wittmann is increasing the efficiency of supplying injection moulding machines with plastic granulate ...