A hydraulic expansion tool holder with dual-contact technology helped improve stability, reduce vibration and shorten setup times during trochoidal milling tests in demanding nitriding steel, demonstrating the impact of optimised tool holding on machining performance.

Visitors to the Meusburger stand at Fakuma 2026 can explore the company's latest standard components, engineering software and cleanroom solutions before taking a behind-the-scenes tour of its manufacturing site in Wolfurt.

A new tunnel gate insert series from I-Mold enables gate locations on non-visible surfaces through melt deflections of up to 270°, combining improved part aesthetics with easier tool design and maintenance.

European additive manufacturing users will gain local access to 6K Additive’s titanium, nickel-based and refractory-metal powders through a new distribution agreement with Ampere Alloys. The partnership combines regional warehousing and technical support with powder production based partly on recycled industrial feedstock.

A new reciprocating extrusion head from Guill enables continuous production of medical tubing with varying profiles in a single run, eliminating secondary assembly steps while reducing lead times and inventory.

Die-casting moulds are costly, highly stressed assets — and unexpected tool failure can quickly disrupt production. Fraunhofer ILT is showing how laser material deposition, EHLA and AI-assisted repair processes can extend mould life, reduce downtime and make toolmaking more resource-efficient.

From 0.7 mm O-rings to precision hearing aid components, Starlim specialises in producing silicone micro parts at industrial scale. Its dedicated micro moulding department combines Wittmann Micropower machines, in-house mould making and cleanroom production.

At AMB 2026, Knoll demonstrates how automation can extend beyond the machine tool itself. Its solutions range from customized coolant filtration and automated KSS analysis and dosing to driverless systems for chip transport and material handling.

Hydraulic forming is a technology that uses high fluid pressure to shape sheet metal or tubes into the desired geometry. Instead of a second rigid tool, a fluid acts as the force-transmitting medium. Researchers in Chemnitz have now succeeded in significantly reducing production times in high-pressure sheet metal forming (HPSF) through intelligent process integration.

From September 15 to 19, the Chiron Group invites visitors to discover their latest solutions at AMB 2026 in Stuttgart. Under the motto “Where Automation meets Machining Excellence”, the company will demonstrate how machining technology, automation and digital systems can be combined to create high-performance manufacturing solutions.