On 17 and 18 June 2026, the traditional Juniális event took place at Arburg’s Hungarian subsidiary in Budapest. The highlight was the market launch and live presentation of the new electric Allrounder Trend in Hungary. The event also focused on the topics of automation, digitalisation and energy efficiency. In an interview, Laszlo Csizmadi, Managing Director of Arburg Hungária Kft., explains why this event, which attracted well over 100 participants, was such a resounding success for everyone.

The UK and Irish EDM market has gained a new sales and service channel as Whitehouse Machine Tools takes on the Mitsubishi Electric agency for wire-cut and die-sink EDM systems, supported by dedicated technical expertise and local service infrastructure.

Virtual tool design takes centre stage in Anca’s 2026 awards programme. The company has opened entries for #AncaTooloftheYear2026, focusing on digitally developed cutting tool concepts, while also continuing its Female Machinist of the Year award to recognise women advancing precision manufacturing.

Partners, dealers, users, and manufacturing experts from 25+ countries gathered at Ency World 2026 to explore Ency 3.0, robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and the future of CAD/CAM.

With PFAS scrutiny increasing under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Norner is expanding its testing portfolio with Total Organic Fluorine analysis by Pyrolysis-GC/MS. The method supports targeted PFAS screening in plastics, polymers and composite materials, helping manufacturers assess compliance risks more efficiently and focus further testing where it is most needed.

From materials research to additive manufacturing, Kornmarken Campus brings key manufacturing capabilities together at Lego’s historic home in Billund. The new 47,000 m² innovation centre is designed to speed up the development, testing and scaling of production technologies across the group’s global network.

Designed for shorter assembly times and reliable melt flow, Hasco hot runner’s H4400/… system offers a ready-to-install hot side for efficient, stable and cost-effective injection moulding.

Horn has introduced the 1A chip breaker geometry for its 274 carbide insert tool system, targeting grooving and parting-off operations on sliding-head lathes. Designed for reliable chip control, precise repeatability and economical production, the new geometry supports machining of small-diameter turned parts across a range of materials.

Live production proved to be a key attraction for Dr Boy at Kuteno 2026. With the Boy XS E manufacturing sporks and the Boy 35 Electric producing reusable cable ties, the company demonstrated compact, precise and energy-efficient injection moulding for small-part applications.

Grindinghub 2026 in Stuttgart showed the direction of future grinding technology: connected, automated, and data-driven. Instead of individual machines, the focus shifted to integrated process chains — supplemented by data-driven quality assurance and solutions for the more efficient use of tools, coolants, and peripheral equipment.