ZECHA invests in the future

With the new ZECHA Innovation Center, the company has created a future-oriented opportunity for development, training, or challenging customer requirements to specifically address individual and complex machining needs.

Innovative Back Counterbore

The Swiss deburring professionals at Heule Werkzeug AG have expanded their range of back counterbores for drill diameters of up to 45 mm.

Order intake mechanical engineering August 2026

In August, all key figures for incoming orders in mechanical engineering were declining. Overall, this resulted in a 5 percent decrease in orders - a setback after two months of order growth.

LiCON MT - The Future in Focus

After the acquisition by the Swedish Modig Group, LiCON MT GmbH & Co. KG based in Swabian Laupheim will become LiCON MT GmbH

Precision solutions for driving comfort and safety

MAPAL offers efficient machining solutions and turnkey expertise for demanding and complex components as a technology partner for machining.

From the jet fighter to a lawn mower

Steel construction Wegscheid reduces noise when drilling steel beams with ISCAR's SUMOCHAM

Turning cutter with flexible profile design

Paul Horn GmbH expands its tool program with the new indexable insert type 395.

Lead time reduced by up to 30 percent

A Heller F 6000 five-axis turning center at contract manufacturer Lingenhöle in Feldkirch for higher productivity in chip removal manufacturing

Strong signals for precision tool manufacturers

The manufacturers of cutting tools and clamping technology draw a positive balance from the AMB 2026 after five days of the trade fair.

Storing, Sawing, Sorting in Tight Spaces

Limited hall space and changing batch sizes pose many companies the question of how to automate sawing, storage, and material flow processes. With the KASTOcenter compact, KASTO presents a scalable solution that combines central steps in a compact system.

Machine production - 2026 weaker - growth expected for 2027

The VDMA expects that production in the machinery sector will likely shrink by a real 2 percent in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline. For 2027, a real production increase of 3 percent is anticipated.

Award-winning PKD end mill from Horn

The new PKD shank milling cutter series for universal milling applications in aluminum received the special award at the AMB Awards 2026.

Video Tip: The Hermle Burger

What do you need for a low-calorie burger? Hermle AG showcased an impressive recipe at IMTS in Chicago.

Economically Producing Gears with Per Skiving

With a newly developed carbide tool for gear hobbing (skiving) in the production of gears, INGERSOLL WERKZEUGE GMBH has achieved a significant increase in productivity at ALZMETALL GmbH & Co. KG.

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