Economy

With an increase in order intake and a corporate revenue above last year's level, Hermle AG reports better figures than expected for 2025. As of November 1, 2026, Benedikt Hermle will take over as CEO of the manufacturer of milling machines and machining centers.

After the second consecutive drop in sales, AMF recognizes positive signals for a turnaround

The start of the year was disappointing, with mechanical engineering recording a 6 percent decrease in orders in January. The war in the Gulf region brings new uncertainty and burdens.

The mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany had to endure noticeable losses in foreign markets again in 2025.

The Swiss technology company for precision cylindrical grinding machines was able to strengthen its global market position despite the challenging geopolitical situation, expand its portfolio with innovative new products, further develop customer care, and invest several million euros in infrastructure.

Statement by Riccardo Rosa, President of UCIMU–SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, on the situation of the machine tool industry in Italy in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Orders in US Manufacturing Technology reach record high in December 2025

The mechanical engineering industry in Germany ended the year 2025 with zero growth in the order books. Overall, the mood in the sector has recently brightened slightly.

The two managing directors of ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH, a manufacturer of precision micro-tools based in Königsbach-Stein, describe the challenges faced by a manufacturer of precision tools.

For the companies in the field of cutting technology and the metalworking industry, the last few years have been more of a gloomy, bumpy tunnel ride than a panoramic drive with a view. Too many hurdles and obstacles have lined the path to growth. Below is our look back in the rearview mirror at the past year.

The Mikron Group announces provisional closing figures for the year 2025

Statement by VDMA President Bertram Kawlath on the tariff threat from US President Trump

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.

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.