Strong milling solutions for aluminum processing

Horn has expanded its PKD portfolio and offers milling tools that enable economical machining with geometries specifically developed for aluminum.

Hexagon presents cloud-based tool database

Cloud-based, OEM-validated tool data and new process automations in the WORKNC software help machining companies reduce programming times, improve repeatability, and strengthen first-time-right results.

Video Tip: The NeoMill-16-Finish from MAPAL

With the NeoMill-16-Finish, MAPAL offers a milling tool for the highest demands on surface quality and dimensional accuracy in the series production of steel and cast materials.

Machining composites without post-processing

Hufschmied Cutting Systems showcases tools for special challenges at JEC World 2026

Video Tip: EMUGE-FRANKEN Competition 2026

Under the motto "MIND MEETS METAL", the EMUGE-FRANKEN Competition 2026 has started.

Event Tip: TechDays 2026 at Coromant

Sandvik Coromant, together with its partners, invites you to three days full of innovations, live demonstrations, and expert presentations at the TechDays 2026 in Renningen

Automation presents new requirements

How tools from INGERSOLL have significantly improved drilling technology in special foundation engineering and geothermal energy.

Specialist Talk – Stefan and Yannik Zecha from ZECHA GmbH

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.

Grooving for small diameters

Paul Horn GmbH is expanding its grooving system with new cutting inserts of type 117. The grooving tools are suitable for internal diameters starting from 9 mm.

Setting device for fine drilling tools with large diameters

MAPAL presents the UNISET-V basic plus, a particularly economical and flexible manual setting technology

Practical Talent Development in the Children's Academy

In order to ensure the support of talented children beyond elementary school, the Hector Children's Academy Tübingen collaborates with several training institutions in Tübingen, including Paul Horn GmbH.

Lasered chip formers instead of pressed ones

With special tools for punching and turning, pressed chip formers won't win any awards. Laser-cut chip formers help here and open up new possibilities.

2025 between crisis burden and stabilization

The precision tool industry is urgently awaiting clear political signals for better framework conditions and is focusing on tungsten recycling in Europe to strengthen supply security and independence.

Video Tip: Decentralized Cooling for Maximum Precision

MAPAL expands the UNIQ hydraulic expansion chucks with an innovative cooling technology for higher process reliability and tool life.

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