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In 2026, employees around the globe once again engaged in the Action Weeks and made a strong statement for responsibility and solidarity with their projects.

The AMB is an important trade fair on the horizon, which will serve as a barometer of sentiment for the industry. On this occasion, we spoke with Alexander Blum, Managing Director of Blum-Novotest GmbH. He discusses the economic situation in general and in relation to his company. Blum sees significant changes that also bring great opportunities.

ANCA has appointed Edmund Boland as Group Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2026. This marks a new chapter for the globally active manufacturer of CNC grinding machines and automation technology.

With myKNOLL, all customers have personal digital access to their systems, documentation, as well as to service and shop – available 24/7. The platform combines transparency, efficiency, and user-friendliness, making important processes accessible from anywhere.

Tobias Trautmann remains Managing Director – Heinz Verfürth takes over responsibility for Finance and Controlling, IT, Administration, and Purchasing

MAPAL works closely with the Italian hydraulic manufacturer Benvenuti. In this context, Benvenuti appreciates the combination of turnkey expertise, productive tool technology, and tool management from the specialists at MAPAL.

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.

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.

TRUMPF is expanding its range of punching, bending, and sheet metal processing tools, as well as technical customer service for machines from renowned manufacturers.

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.

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.

Hufschmied Cutting Systems has offered its guests many insights, outlooks, and a network of expertise.

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.

With the AMB Preview 2026, the Landesmesse Stuttgart has initiated the countdown for the most important industry highlight of 2026. Organizers, exhibitors, and associations presented themselves with anticipation and optimism to the invited trade press.