Frank Dietsche
Event Tip: Tool Coatings and Cutting Materials IAK
New developments in cutting technology for aircraft construction will be the focus of IAK 2026 in Braunschweig on June 9, 2026.
"Europe must not be blackmailed!"
Statement by VDMA President Bertram Kawlath on the tariff threat from US President Trump
Flexibility in Turning
ISCAR presents two tool holders with CAMFIX interface for process-safe turning: The CERMTURN holders with cassettes for ceramic and carbide cutting inserts as well as vibration-damping WHISPERLINE boring bars.
Manpower for global growth and efficiency goals
Mark Lich is the new Director of Global Key Account Management at MAPAL Group
GRINDER OF THE YEAR 2026
Young talents in tool grinding wanted. Applications accepted until February 23, 2026
VDW Annual Press Conference 2026
Statement from the Association of German Machine Tool Manufacturers (VDW) on the situation of the German machine tool industry. Franz-Xaver Bernhard, the chairman of the VDW, speaks of technological leadership, economic policy reforms with speed and clear priorities.
Tungaloy embraces the 'Think Green' approach
Tungaloy is committed to concrete and responsible measures towards a more sustainable future in manufacturing.
Robotics and Automation Industry Optimistic
The current economic situation has been increasingly assessed as critical since 2018. The future expectations of the automatica exhibitors remain at a consistently high level.
Record-breaking in charging time and range
For the first time, motorcycles from Verge Motorcycles with solid-state battery technology are available for customers
Brought gearing into in-house production
Heinrich Wagner Sinto Maschinenfabrik GmbH (HWS) has reorganized its production and was able to immediately increase production depth and value creation with tool solutions from INGERSOLL WERKZEUGE GMBH.
Three highly productive solutions for finishing
Complex processes and high quality requirements demand finishing systems that are powerful, precise, and easy to handle. With HPR400 and HPR400 plus for high-productive reaming of large diameters, MAPAL meets these requirements perfectly.
Complete machining of V8 and V12 engines
Automated manufacturing cell with Heckert HEC 800 machining centers replaces transfer line at Tatra Trucks
MODIG acquires LiCON
MODIG, headquartered in Kalmar, Sweden, announces the strategic acquisition of LiCON, an established German machine tool manufacturer with a long-standing tradition in high-performance machining solutions.













