Turning Parts Industry: Stable with Challenges

The Association of the German Turning Parts Industry evaluates the year 2024.

DN Solutions invests in robotics automation

The machine tool manufacturer is expanding its strategic partnerships. The recent investment in Neuromeka enables DN Solutions to develop and integrate control systems for automation solutions.

AMETEK acquires Kern Microtechnik

The Kern Microtechnik GmbH has been acquired by the American technology company AMETEK.

Silver Medal for Sustainability

Hoffmann SE once again achieves Silver Medal in the EcoVadis Sustainability Ranking

Surprising leadership change at Ingersoll

Ingersoll Werkzeuge GmbH announces a change in management. Jörg Lettermann has taken over the leadership of the company from Armin Engelhardt since March 2025.

New Managing Director at LMT Tools

The LMT Group has appointed Oliver Thomas, Managing Director of LMT Fette Werkzeugtechnik and LMT Kieninger, as the new CEO of the LMT Tools Group.

BIG DAISHOWA with strategic realignment

The Japanese company strengthens its European presence through investments in innovation and digitalization.

SHW takes over machine manufacturer MATEC

The shareholder of SHW Werkzeugmaschinen and SHW Bearbeitungstechnik, the family office SFO-N GmbH from Munich, takes over the service business and business support functions of MATEC – the location in Köngen and around 40 jobs will be retained.

INDEX invites to the in-house exhibition 2025

This year, INDEX invites its customers and interested parties to the Open House event at the new iXperience Center in Deizisau.

URMA AG participates in Innosuisse funding program

Research project for the development of production technologies for hard-to-machine materials

Customer needs in focus

The standard parts manufacturer Meusburger is addressing the current challenges in tool and mold making with a strategic combination of efficiency enhancement and increased digitalization.

Investment in Automation

Sedotec remains committed to its further growth targets after record figures in 2023 and is investing millions in a modern, highly automated sheet metal production.

AMF hopes for a turnaround after decline in sales

AMF has to cope with declining sales in 2024 and aims to return to a growth path in 2025.

Optimal turning, drilling, and parting

In Finnentrop, Sauerland, Wilhelm Drexelius GmbH & Co. KG manufactures around 2.8 million precision turned parts per year. Turning, drilling, and parting off are machining processes that take place here continuously. INGERSOLL WERKZEUGE GMBH supports the manufacturer in all these areas with high-performance tools.