EMO 2025 became a stage for unity as machine tool associations from across the globe came together to highlight the sector’s critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing. Despite facing geopolitical uncertainty and economic challenges, EMO 2025 showcased the machine tool sector’s capacity to adapt and to innovate. Facing diverse conditions for 2024 and 2025, industry representatives stressed that continued progress would rely heavily on joint initiatives, creative solutions, and (…)

With more than 1,600 exhibitors representing 45 different countries, the world’s leading trade fair for production technology, EMO Hannover 2025, finally kicked off on Monday. EMO General Commissioner Carl Martin Welcker and AI expert Prof. Christian Brecher from RWTH Aachen spoke to the international media about industry perspectives and the highlights of EMO 2025. Welcker promised plenty of inspirational content for companies, as well as a strong boost for manufacturing industries and (…)

Mitutoyo, global leader in precision measurement solutions, is proud to announce the launch of QM-Fit, a compact, high-performance manual vision measuring machine designed for quick, accurate inspection of small and thin components. QM-Fit redefines ease of use with a smart, touch-based interface and is positioned as a next-generation alternative to traditional profile projectors. A Smarter Way to Measure QM-Fit is built to make precision measurement accessible to everyone—regardless of (…)

New DC-Motors from the GXR and SXR Families in the FAULHABER Portfolio. With the expansion of its product portfolio, FAULHABER is introducing several new additions to its range of DC-micromotors: the high-performance motors of the new GXR series 1437 with copper-graphite commutation, as well as precious-metal-commutated motors of the proven SXR series in sizes 1424 and 1437. Designed for maximum reliability and flexibility, these drives open up new possibilities for modern, space-saving (…)

The UR8 Long combines reach, stability and precision in a rugged, compact, lightweight form, featuring an 8 kg (17.6 lbs) payload. Universal Robots (UR), the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) company, introduced a new addition to its portfolio, the  UR8 Long. Showcased for the first time this week at FABTECH in Chicago, the long-reach industrial collaborative robot is designed to tackle the most demanding automation challenges across industries. With the same 1750 mm (68.9 in) (…)

Around 50 startups from eight countries will be exhibiting at the EMO Hannover 2025 from September 22 to 26 in Hall 6, Stand C11 and F18. "This is now the fourth time that we are running the Startup Area at the EMO. It is a concept which helps to create con- nections between well-established companies in our industry and up-and-coming technology companies," says Stephanie Simon, who is in charge of organizing the EMO Startup Area on behalf of the VDW. "Our Startup Area is sold out. The (…)

URMA AG is expanding its offering with professional desktop 3D printing solutions from Formlabs, the world’s leading provider of high-end SLA and SLS printing systems. URMA AG will now distribute Formlabs polymer 3D printers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, including consulting, service, and support. URMA AG is pleased to announce that, as of September 1, 2025, it will take over the distribution and service of Formlabs polymer 3D printers as an ideal addition to its existing additive (…)

Seventeen ConeFit families merged into eight; new WJ30TP coating enhances wear resistance, tool life, vibration reduction, and rapid wear detection. With the upgrade of the ConeFit milling cutters, Walter is presenting the latest version of the interchangeable head system: 17 milling cutter families have been merged into eight and provided with new ordering codes adapted to the current nomenclature. For customers, this means significantly simplified order handling. At the same time, (…)

At Seco, we aim to make manufacturing fast, easy and sustainable across our entire value chain. An important part of this is setting ambitious targets on our operations to drive environmental and social sustainability at the core of our manufacturing. Seco has committed to significant goals: achieving 90% circular waste by 2030, Net-Zero operations by 2035, enhanced supplier documentation, reduced footprint, and a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace embedded in our work culture and (…)

Wartungsfrei, robust, vernetzt – die neuen IO-Link-Drehgeber. Wachendorff Automation erweitert sein Portfolio an absoluten Drehgebern der WDGA-Serie um Varianten mit IO-Link-Schnittstelle. Damit wird die Integration in moderne Automatisierungsumgebungen noch einfacher, effizienter und zukunftssicherer. Die neuen IO-Link-Drehgeber basieren auf der bewährten EnDra®-Technologie – einem wartungsfreien Multiturn-Prinzip ohne Getriebe und ohne Batterie. Sie bieten eine hohe Auflösung von bis (…)