Manufacturing Output Grows By £21bn

According to an analysis of ONS data by FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, the value of UK
manufacturing output increased by £21bn in 2025, despite a workforce reduction of over
36,000 people and 2500 fewer manufacturers. Factory output increased by 3.4% to nearly
£639bn in 2025, driven by multi-billion-pound output and productivity gains in aerospace
(£6.7bn) and metal and machinery (£2.6bn).
Chris Iveson, CEO at FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, says: “To deliver £21bn more in
output is a phenomenal achievement given current workforce challenges and points to a
sector successfully embracing continuous improvement and productivity-enhancing
technology. Put simply, the resurgence of UK manufacturing is down to smart, efficient
production and maximising the output of every machine and every employee.”
More information www.fourjaw.com

New Shrink-Fit System Integrates Heating and Cooling

A new shrink-fit unit featuring inductive heating and air cooling in one workstation for
convenient, high-precision tool holding has been introduced by Kemmler
Präzisionswerkzeuge, whose products are available in the UK and Irish markets under a
recent sole agency agreement with GEWEFA UK. The KSG600 reflects Kemmler’s continued
focus on process reliability, user-oriented design and digital integration in modern
machining environments. 
Shrink-fit technology has long been valued for its ability to deliver both concentricity and
rigidity, as well as extended tool life, but the quality of the result depends heavily on precise
thermal control. Accordingly, with its latest system Kemmler has placed temperature
management at the centre of the process. Designed for carbide and high-speed-steel tools
from 3 to 32 mm in diameter and up to 490 mm long, this next-generation, highly

controllable shrink-fit technology is aimed at manufacturers that demand repeatably
accurate clamping, reduced set-up times and maximum operational safety. 
The KSG600 is designed around a single-touch operating concept, whereby three pre-
programmed, energy-efficient cycles can be activated at the press of a button. It reduces
dependency on the operator and minimises the risk of handling errors. Through WLAN or
Ethernet connectivity, users can access real-time status information, configure individual
parameters and monitor the system remotely, aligning the unit with the requirements of
digitally networked production environments and Industry 4.0 strategies. 
Designed to deliver consistent results irrespective of a user’s skill level or tool-holder type,
the compact unit is equipped with the company’s intelligent SafeControl technology, which
continuously monitors the inductive heating process in real time. By detecting exactly when
the shrink-fit holder has reached its optimal temperature, SafeControl automatically stops
the heating cycle and instigates uniform and controlled temperature reduction in typically
two to three minutes.
More information www.gewefa.co.uk

Expanded options for managing machine tool lifecycle

Fives Machining Systems Inc (FMSI), part of the High Precision Machines Division of Fives and OEM for the Cincinnati and Giddings & Lewis machine tool brands, is entering a strategic partnership with Prestige Equipment Corp, a provider of industrial asset disposition and used machinery solutions.

Building on Fives’ long-standing expertise in new machine tool solutions, OEM-backed parts and service, equipment modernisation, and full lifecycle support, the partnership expands customer options by adding access to high-quality used equipment, global resale channels and professional asset recovery solutions. 

Under the agreement, Prestige Equipment will support Fives customers with strategic surplus machinery sales and full asset disposition programmes; trade-in options to offset new machine investments; certified equipment appraisals and valuations; and access to global used-equipment markets.

Fives will continue supporting Prestige Equipment customers withOEM-backed maintenance, parts and technical service; retrofit and rebuild solutions; new machine tools and turnkey production systems; preventive maintenance and machine health assessments; and equipment relocation services.

Together, the combined offering helps manufacturers better co-ordinate equipment disposition, modernisation and capital investment planning, ultimately creating smoother transitions between surplus asset recovery and upgraded production capabilities. Prestige customers also gain access to Fives’ OEM engineering expertise, global service network and high-precision machine technologies.

“Our customers are focused on maximising uptime, extending asset life and making smart capital investment decisions,” says Wolfgang Neitzke, business development at Fives. “Fives has always supported manufacturers across the full lifecycle of their equipment. This partnership expands the options available for managing and monetising surplus assets while aligning recovery strategies with broader production and investment plans.”

The collaboration is especially beneficial for manufacturers undergoing expansions, consolidations or technology upgrades.

More information www.fivesgroup.com

New technology cycle for DMG Mori machines

At its recent 2026 in-house exhibition in Pfronten, DMG Mori presented the company’s Adaptive Drilling Control (ADC) technology cycle, which it describes as a new milestone in process reliability, quality and ease of use for drilling on universal machining centres.

Deep-hole drilling and gun drilling in particular place high demands on the operator and the machine. The new DMG Mori technology makes the process controllable. ADC transforms a complex technology that was previously based on experience into an actively controlled and monitored drilling process, with measurable standards for process reliability, increased quality and service life, ease of operation, process monitoring, and energy efficiency.

When performing deep-hole drilling,chip jams, misaligned holes, cross holes or tool breakage not only result in scrap but also jeopardise delivery dates and customer relationships. This is especially the case for components with high added value, such as crankshafts, injection systems, turbine components and medical implants.

With the increasing transfer of deep-hole drilling work to universal machining centres, responsibilities are shifting. Highly specific requirements are encountering an environment where not every operator has expert knowledge specific to deep drilling. Classic cycles work with rigid parameters here. As soon as the material, tool condition, or cooling lubricant deviates from the ideal, the process risk increases abruptly.

Adaptive Drilling Control from DMG Mori addresses this weak point. The process is no longer just set, but actively and adaptively controlled. Sensors for pressure, flow and load continuously provide status information, which the ADC cycle uses to control the coolant supply and machining strategy in a closed control loop.

The technology increases process reliability and quality and extends service life by 30%. Energy savings of up to 30%provide a further positive impact.

More information www.dmgmori.com

Next-generation SYIL machining centres in the spotlight

SYIL CNC UK presented an impressive line-up of high-performance machining centres and automation technology at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 exhibition in Farnborough earlier this month. Four machines were demonstrated on the company’s stand, all featuring cutting tools from partner TaeguTec UK.

At the heart of SYIL’s exhibition was the unveiling of the redesigned X5 and X7 VMCs, representing a significant evolution in the company’s range. According to the company, the new designs prioritise ergonomics and aesthetics while maintaining the robust engineering that has established SYIL’s reputation for quality at competitive price points. Key improvements include enhanced door operation, optimised swarf removal systems, an upgraded 12-inch Siemens control system and improved visibility.

Visitors to the stand witnessed live cutting demonstrations on both the X5 and larger X9 machining centre. The X5 and X9 showcased TaeguTec’s latest high-feed milling technology, including the Chase4Feed line with its versatile four-corner BLMP inserts designed specifically for high-feed operations. The Chase4Feed’s robust circular insert geometry enables high performance in facing, shouldering, ramping and cavity machining applications, delivering depths of cut up to 2 mm while maintaining smooth surface finish.

Complementing this tool was the TaeguTec WINMILL series, featuring small carbide inserts with V-shaped pocket designs that provide high clamping strength and stability in compact diameter cutters.TaeguTec’s WINMILL line incorporates an enhanced cutting edge design and high rake angle that reduce cutting loads and improve chip evacuation, making it suitable for the precision shoulder milling applications.

Additionally, the latest solid-carbide TEO and TED drilling line from TaeguTec featured prominently, showcasing high-performance drilling. A major attraction on stand E185 was the X7 VMC equipped with SYIL’s KUKA-powered robot loading system. The R1 tending system features a 16-station pick-and-play configuration that enables fully automated part handling.

More information https://uk.syil.com, www.taegutec.com