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Volatile markets, rising cost pressure, and technological upheavals are putting pressure on the machine tool industry. On the occasion of the 'Chiron Open House 2026', Dr. Claus Eppler, CTO of Chiron, explains why robust machining processes are more important than AI, how the trade fair business has changed, and why automation has now become a crucial success factor.

With the tool system type S271, Paul Horn GmbH expands its program with a tool solution for Escomatic turning automates.

Positive snapshot, characterized by foreign business

At the AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, Boehlerit presents a variety of new products for demanding applications in industrial manufacturing.

ISCAR offers a portfolio of over 400 ceramic plates, innovative tool solutions such as the additively manufactured GCPAD adapter and the CERMTURN turning tools.

Precision stamping company Quittenbaum produces a carbide good part rate of one hundred percent with Kern Micro HD

In August, the second generation takes over the management of the globally operating family business with Kathrin and Andreas Haimer. The founders (HAIMER 1.0), Claudia and Franz Haimer, are pleased about the generational change of the company from Igenhausen, Bavaria.

The micro PKD drills from ZECHA enable highly precise micro cutting from 50 µm diameter, thanks to new laser technology

What started as an improvisation with a lightweight robot is now running with HERMLE automation: PAWA-Tech shows why switching to professional equipment is worthwhile. The 5-axis machining center C 22 U with the adapted robot system RS 05-2 has catapulted the contract manufacturer far ahead in productivity.

When the AMB 2026 opens its doors in Stuttgart, international metalworking will once again be in the spotlight.

For 40 years, CemeCon has been setting one benchmark after another in the coating of cutting tools. In 2026, the coating specialist celebrated this appropriately with a summer anniversary party.

KUKA is the first robotics manufacturer to achieve Security Level 2 certification according to IEC 62443-4-2. The automation company sets a new industry standard for cyber security and meets the requirements of EN ISO 10218-1:2025.

Professional Coater OVE Plasmatec expands its portfolio of PFAS-free coatings

Bettina Steingruber will take over management on July 1, 2026 / Her predecessor Thilo Preß is moving to Ditzingen and will become Managing Director of Sales & Services in the Machine Tools division.