:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/55/47/55478646728684cec46485443d736f85/0132634476v1.jpeg "Geopolitical tensions and weak demand weighed heavily on Italy's machine tool industry (Source: free licensed / KI-generiert)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/7a/2f7ac201c1abc14dc40a30d947684069/0132348722v1.jpeg "The Nova5e110T, a latest-generation all-electric injection moulding machine, produces a food-packaging application using liquid silicone rubber injection moulding. (Source: Negri Bossi)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3b/82/3b82cfa915f0ccab71a4ef859598567a/0131980110v1.jpeg "After three difficult years, the machine tool industry can breathe a first sigh of relief: incoming orders increased in the first three months of 2026 by 15 percent. (Source: VDW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b4/3d/b43d86eeaecc6d7ceb26c70af8944489/0131814374v1.jpeg "Valmet launches 3D Fiber technology, offering packaging producers a competitive end-to-end solution to meet the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic. (Source: Valmet)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/f2/8df2d740937f78edb534aa345ec257a6/0132555049v1.jpeg "On 1 and 2 December 2026, the T3 – Transform The Tomorrow conference will explore strategies that help companies future-proof their operations. (Bild: © Vogel Corporate Solutions / AdobeStock 1280236166, Oksana)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d8/13/d81399800b7bf23a05c13f61dbbc5fc3/0132528216v1.jpeg "More than 500 working machines will be on display when Lamiera returns to Fieramilano Rho from 11 to 14 May 2027, showcasing the full breadth of sheet-metal forming and cutting technology. (Source: Ucimu/ Fieramilano)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fa/f6/faf6d0886365d70f00b667149077c5dd/0132477819v2.jpeg "The 30th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place in Friedrichshafen from Monday the 12th through Friday the 16th of October, 2026. (Source: Schall)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/aa/80/aa80745ee94388c8a7d56975e3d53e4b/0132395994v2.jpeg "The AMB Stage features a different focus topic on each day of the exhibition – on Wednesday, 16 September, the spotlight will be on ‘AI in Manufacturing’, with a programme by VDMA and a panel discussion organised by WIN-Verlag. (Source: Valentin Marquardt/ Messe Stuttgart)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/39/6a/396a28f5f60ea76e398456fa01dfab41/0132476312v1.jpeg "Ejectors are among the components subject to the greatest stress in injection moulding and die casting moulds. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/3c/493c02a94c7dacd68ba121240d30ddd2/0131958758v1.jpeg "Nonnenmann blow-out container for the easy, safer and cleaner purging of temperature-control channels. (Source: Nonnenmann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bf/8f/bf8f89dea82c5dde11c20f48acf44fab/0131949868v2.jpeg "The new guide bush with male thread, with collar E 5708 makes the installation and removal of round active parts with collar possible directly from the working plane. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5c/79/5c79339d56c1ae81c33ee29b238f23e4/0131768998v2.jpeg "Meusburger offers small, compact and space-saving locks for the precise alignment of mould inserts. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6d/0f/6d0fbeaf421c3bb0c156757f56cd8465/0132347970v1.jpeg "6K Additive’s Unimelt enables the sustainable manufacture of high-performance metal powders, now more readily available to European manufacturers through Ampere Alloys. (Source: 6K Additive)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/10/c3/10c37b86d6277a05ac77d5465ed59a99/0132261879v1.jpeg "The researchers demonstrated multiple different lattice patterns for their microtubule arrays. (Source: Menon Lab/ University of Utah)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a7/1f/a71f946a63ad7c50b5999c7d2fe94c9c/0132102630v1.jpeg "The Formnext Defence Summit will be held on 17 November on the Messe Frankfurt
exhibition grounds. (Source: Formnext Mesago Messe Frankfurt)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0b/6b/0b6b5c7e8a7736f29e63fbd545c8a01b/0131918868v1.jpeg "Xometry marketplace accelerates solutions for complex manufacturing demands (Source: Noah Willman/ Xometry)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/29/57293442a935cdce6304da435cc3bce7/0132636335v1.jpeg "Yamazaki Mazak’s Integrex i-250ST Neo complete with new grinding package. (Source: Yamazaki Mazak)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8c/6b/8c6bf220363c75eaaab92c018d1b9443/0132611766v1.jpeg "The new Helitronic and the new Helicheck from Walter Maschinenbau will make their debut at AMB and IMTS. (Source: Walter Maschinenbau)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/59/dd/59dd81a966fe0c35d1502b1d80359b28/0132611486v2.jpeg "The S-cell enables flexible automation of production environments without fixed interlinking. (Source: Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/fe/8efecbeed62cc33963842c95f42a6621/0132611466v2.jpeg "In the field of additive manufacturing, DMG Mori will show at AMB not only the powder-bed process in the form of the 3. Generation Lasertec 30 SLM, but also laser deposition welding on a Lasertec 65 DED hybrid (pictured). (Source: DMG Mori)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/35/47/3547d08fbcda84a284bc154f0f5760f2/0132636439v1.jpeg "A new Kuka driver in Ency Hyper streams large CAM toolpaths to the robot controller in small sections during operation, enabling complex robotic milling without path simplification, manual program splitting or controller upgrades. (Source: Ency)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/48/f2/48f2b25126e0371d4bfc5f3244d6fe49/0132530936v1.jpeg "Siemens, Module Works deepen partnership with native CAM integration (Source: Module Works)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c6/53/c653b78591260ae3bef118150e57819e/0132525395v1.jpeg "Preconfigured dashboards and browser-based setup provide a fast route into production analytics without requiring programming expertise. (Source: Mitsubishi Electric)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/43/0c/430cb8b657b4cefefff0376b34e9f416/0132390023v1.jpeg "Ency 3.0 introduces new tools for CAM automation, advanced CNC machining, robot programming and connected manufacturing workflows. (Source: Ency)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5f/66/5f66d32bcf6e2e2fb01b3d98f1c33930/0131994480v1.jpeg "A Mitsubishi Electric MV2400S wire-cut EDM machine will be the first demonstration model to arrive at the Kenilworth showroom and technical centre of recently-appointed sales agent, Whitehouse Machine Tools. (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/1d/d51def0b31e213e756bbfb9479fa9c7e/0129925621v2.jpeg "Automatic electrode feeding: Together with Sodick and Erowa, the Robot Compact 80 (ERC80) was integrated — including connection to the Zeiss measuring machine and chip-based job management. (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/ca/f9ca9cace88200a5ec0946f193264963/0129209504v1.jpeg "Neil Taylor, who has worked in the toolroom at Pre-Met for 20 years. (Source: Pre-Met)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/61/2f61dd20be68049fa2320a2e5aa860d7/0123789183v2.jpeg "from left to right: Sodick President Giuseppe Addelia and Vice President Salvatore Cocco (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d6/ba/d6ba94485018261fa2476c7233b3c1ee/0132634611v1.jpeg "The new AI Knowledge Assistant, delivers natural language responses drawn from the full product documentation library, enabling faster onboarding and reducing the learning curve for new users. (Source: Metrologic DCS )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b6/77/b677375070249449de37c041cc40ec87/0132635157v1.jpeg "Simulation of sweep scanning inspection of a turbine blade in LK Metrology’s Camio 2026 R1 programming, analysis and reporting software, which now provides comprehensive support for Renishaw’s Revo 5-axis scanning probe system. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/94/98/9498254a54622879fd52e31a967caf8e/0132611479v2.jpeg "LK Metrology has launched a new range of CMM laser scanners featuring high-speed data communication via Ethernet. (Source: Joel Penn/ LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/82/01/8201125bc7d91457f67e769590d9d5c7/0132476450v1.jpeg "Traceboss Pro surface roughness gauge software for production measurement of roughness and crosshatch. (Source: Digital Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0e/c4/0ec441af0db15fc109283e1dabc7894a/0131815699v1.jpeg "The solid carbide and PCD tools from HAM also have “mirror-smooth” surfaces and defined cutting edge preparations for catalogue goods so that the chip can flow off optimally. They are therefore perfect for minimum quantity lubrication. (Source: HAM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/96/a7/96a7fc98bdedad348bb52c9a05d18a28/0132102132v1.jpeg "Modular dressing system with replaceable coating and reusable backing. (Source: VDW/ Uli Regenscheit)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4d/13/4d138122ae079c86b86249fe718d9090/0131478591v1.jpeg "Roemheld double-acting, hydraulically-actuated, swivelling clamping elements are set into the press table to secure the lower half of the trimming die. The clamp design results in interference-free insertion and removal of the heavy dies, assisted by the integration of Roemheld transport rails. (Source: Stephan Auch/ Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f4/72/f47262615ea8814ddfb33e805a1babe8/0131478681v1.jpeg "Fabio Schoppet, an apprentice at K.H. Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge, in an interview with Tobias Witton. (Source: KS Komm)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b8/6f/b86f649863182a925480692939ac91f8/0131684985v1.jpeg "Extreme high-speed Laser Material Deposition (EHLA) enables the additive deposition of functional surfaces with high precision and speed. This allows components to be efficiently coated, repaired, or manufactured with close-to-final-contour precision. (Source: Fraunhofer ILT)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/05/d5057e4ec3f7c3acbed8a4241d0683c6/0131673703v2.jpeg "Copper gauze for cleaning and polishing exposed round or conical surfaces. (Source: Guill)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/00/9a/009ae0e133b321f8f0dabfb3fe14d2a6/0130776695v1.jpeg "The expanded functions simplify digital manufacturing processes and support the automated procurement of precision components. (Source: Meviy)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/80/2080366dbf8cca84fe9d00659b8de85c/0131056632v1.jpeg "ABB Robotics says it has once again listened to users. As a result, companies can now invest in a new robot cell that is also affordable for SMEs and can automatically handle time-consuming grinding and polishing tasks. (Source: ABB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5a/e5/5ae5dfc67c07f0ca8347161642c36df3/0130721540v1.jpeg "Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge supports its customers with customised, application-specific tools. (Source: Müller)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/08/2a08f8bd2df95ca843d52cbce64bf355/0131212753v1.jpeg "It has taken time, but the full force of the government’s steel policy is beginning to have a devastating impact on the downstream manufacturing sector according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). (Source: CBM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/bd/9ebd826ceed28c644a9205bdbf82beb4/0131007997v2.jpeg "The lead-free aluminium solutions that combine high performance with stable and reliable machining processes. (Source: Eural Gnutt)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/e6/d5e68c74fabff18ef737ee767b7b359f/0130415707v1.jpeg "Efficiency in machining and a reduced carbon footprint will be at the centre of Swiss Steel Group’s presentation at Wire 2026 in Düsseldorf. (Source: Swiss Steel Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/31/34/3134afc6310b4ede639e66a60d776230/0132645290v2.jpeg "The founders Claudia and Franz Haimer have transferred the company shares to the second generation, so that the siblings Andreas and Kathrin Haimer now assume responsibility as Managing Directors and Shareholders. (From left to right: Andreas Haimer, Kathrin Haimer, Claudia Haimer, Franz Haimer.) (Source: Haimer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/42/66420174506e478d437c5d2b5f912ea9/0132611735v1.jpeg "Arburg acquires Stork IMM (from left): The purchase agreement was signed by Steffen Kroner, CFO of Arburg, Philip Stibbe, shareholder of Stork IMM and founder of Stibbe Participaties, and Guido Frohnhaus, CTO of Arburg, on 29 July 2026 in Hengelo, the Netherlands. (Source: JLF Foto & Filmstudio/ Arburg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/01/1401800e86638c3dfc8dbea5d8798312/0132394097v1.jpeg "Niiko Rautiola has been named RJG's next Chief Executive Officer. (Source: RJG)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a0/bf/a0bfb1a92f77d640b22907f0f64f07f0/0132388468v2.jpeg "Ucimu has confirmed its leadership team for the 2026–2027 term, with Riccardo Rosa continuing as president of the Italian machine tool, robotics and automation association. (Source: Anastasio Carlo/ Ucimu)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/55/47/55478646728684cec46485443d736f85/0132634476v1.jpeg?v= "Geopolitical tensions and weak demand weighed heavily on Italy's machine tool industry (Source: free licensed / KI-generiert)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d8/13/d81399800b7bf23a05c13f61dbbc5fc3/0132528216v1.jpeg?v= "More than 500 working machines will be on display when Lamiera returns to Fieramilano Rho from 11 to 14 May 2027, showcasing the full breadth of sheet-metal forming and cutting technology. (Source: Ucimu/ Fieramilano)")
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Lamiera 2027 sees strong early interest from exhibitors
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a0/bf/a0bfb1a92f77d640b22907f0f64f07f0/0132388468v2.jpeg?v= "Ucimu has confirmed its leadership team for the 2026–2027 term, with Riccardo Rosa continuing as president of the Italian machine tool, robotics and automation association. (Source: Anastasio Carlo/ Ucimu)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d0/86/d086af53267776827b161d85f09c9ab3/0131477785v1.jpeg?v= "Bi-Mu will be held in Halls 22 and 24 of the fieramilano Rho Exhibition Centre. (Source: Ucimu)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/86/1c/861c9b169bbf6fb70900d7f90d10051a/0129915780v1.jpeg?v= "Promoted by Ucimu and organised by Efim, 35.Bi-Mu has chosen “Where it all begins” as its slogan for its 35th edition. (Source: Ucimu)")
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Bi-Mu spotlights machine tools plus robotics, AM and smart-factory tech
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4b/0f/4b0faa6f14d841b9c739c2e3359eb032/0129335117v1.jpeg?v= "Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu, the Italian mechanical engineering association, is not pleased with the overall situation in his country. Here is a status report from the \"boot\" of Europe ... (Image:Ucimu)")
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Ucimu Analysis on the Situation in Italian Mechanical Engineering
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/21/69/21691745c07c5c5d82e595ec4774b9aa/0128682698v1.jpeg?v= "After a difficult 2024, Italy’s machine tool industry ended 2025 with only modest growth, as a sharp export decline outweighed a rebound in domestic demand. (Source: free licensed)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a9/8f/a98f2660d44e684991fa1e3574227f03/0127452018v1.jpeg?v= "From 13 to 16 October 2026, fieramilano Rho will host the 35th edition of Bi-Mu — Italy’s leading trade show for metalworking, robotics, automation, and digital manufacturing, celebrating 70 years of innovation. (Source: Ucimu)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ad/55/ad55287fd33fcfd51739508644b3f90a/0127350949v1.jpeg?v= "After EMO Hannover 2025, the world’s leading exhibition for metalworking will return to Italy. (Source: Ucimu)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/46/d5/46d5f2566426bad62be3e48cf18389c4/0125499472v1.jpeg?v= "Riccardo Rosa (right), President of Ucimu, and Antonio Gozzi (left), President of Federacciai, during the Ucimu Members’ Meeting 2025 — addressing a challenging year for Italy’s machine tool industry and calling for structural reforms, smart incentives, and a renewed European industrial policy. (Source: Anastasio Carlo/ Ucimu)")