VDMA publishes new interoperability study
Interoperability is key to digital transformation in mechanical engineering
Trade fair GrindingHub Americas starts in 2027
With GrindingHub Americas starting in 2027, it will be the first and so far only trade fair in America dedicated exclusively to the topic of grinding technology.
UCIMU – The Italian Machinery Industry in the 3rd Quarter
Statement from Riccardo Rosa, President of UCIMU–SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, on the situation of the machine tool industry in Italy in the third quarter.
US Manufacturing in September 2025
Machine orders in the USA have been declining since August, remaining at a high level in September 2025
Setting the course for the future together
At the autumn conference of the Association of German Turned Parts Industry in Freiburg, about 140 participants discussed the current challenges faced by turned parts manufacturers, machine builders, and tool specialists.
Researcher in grinding technology honored
WGP awards the prestigious Otto Kienzle Memorial Medal to Dr. Monika Kipp
Order intake in mechanical engineering September 2025
The mechanical engineering companies in Germany recorded a significant decline in their order books in September. This also results in a slight order decrease for the first nine months of 2025.
US Manufacturing in August 2025
Machine orders remain resilient in August despite increasing headwinds
Event Tip: "16th Schmalkalden Tool Conference"
Under the motto "Resource-efficient and economical tool development, manufacturing, and usage", the "16th Schmalkalden Tool Conference" will take place on November 26 and 27, 2025, in Schmalkalden. The GFE Schmalkalden e.V., the Professional Association of Precision Tools in the VDMA, and the Schmalkalden University invite you to this event.
VDMA - Situation in Mechanical Engineering in the 3rd Quarter
The mood in mechanical and plant engineering has further deteriorated in the third quarter, and the outlook has noticeably worsened. In addition to the trade conflict, the weakness in key customer sectors is increasingly taking its toll.
International Stage for Precision Tools
EMO Hannover 2025 has proven to be a central platform for the international metalworking industry. From September 22 to 26, manufacturers of precision tools presented their latest developments – and met a highly qualified professional audience from around the world.
Rethinking state AM funding
Formnext and leading AM experts call for a change in the German funding strategy for additive manufacturing
AEROSPACE brochure from REIME NORIS
The new AEROSPACE brochure from REIME NORIS offers a targeted selection of high-precision threading tools specifically designed for the unique requirements of the aerospace industry.



















