On stand 18-230, GEKA is presenting CNC solutions for steel processing, with a strong focus on beam drilling and tube laser cutting technologies designed to improve productivity, accuracy and workflow efficiency. Among the highlights is the DSB CNC saw and drill line, developed for the automated machining of structural steel beams within a single automated workflow. GEKA is also showcase its tube laser cutting solutions for manufacturers working with beams, tubes and structural profiles that require precision and clean edge quality when laser cutting tubes. GEKA’s tube laser solutions extend up to 40 kW capacity.

More information www.geka-cnc.com

Sodick Europe, along with sole UK distributor Sodi-Tech EDM, is displaying six machines on stand 20-350. Taking the spotlight is the Sodick ALC600P ‘i Groove + Edition’, which the company says marks a significant leap in wire EDM by combining high-speed processing with energy-efficient operation. This award-winning machine features several innovative elements that establish new sector standards, including Sodick’s iGroove patented wire rotation technology that spins the wire during cutting to improve precision, performance, wire stability and surface finish – all while reducing wire consumption by up to 30%.

More information www.sodick.eu

Mills CNC is showing 11 multi-axis and multi-tasking machine tools and three SYNERGi automation systems on stand 19-110. The line-up includes three models from DVF range of simultaneous five-axis machining centres (two DVF 4000 models and a DVF 5000Mk II). The latter is integrated with a multi-level automatic workpiece pallet changer. Making its debut from Mills is the new large-capacity NHP 5000 HMC with linear pallet system. Also on display is a 6” chuck Lynx 2100SYA (Y-axis, sub-spindle, driven tooling) and a 10” chuck/81 mm bar capacity TT2100SYYB twin-turret/twin-spindle turning centre with dual Y axes.

More information www.millscnc.co.uk

The theme on Hurco Europe’s 216 m² (19-140) is ‘Smarter CNC for Smarter Shops’, emphasising the ability of these intelligent, intuitive and operator-friendly machines to reduce reliance on specialist programmers. As ever, the manufacturer’s proprietary WinMax software is a primary focus, as it sits at the core of user ability to compress lead times. WinMax bridges the gap between conversational and G-code programming.

Centre stage on the stand is Hurco’s first-ever machine tending cell based on a six-axis industrial robot, offered as a standard package. It comprises a cantilever-design five-axis VC500i machining centre equipped with a Kawasaki PC 25 system. It is the first offering to result from the strategic collaboration between Kawasaki Robotics and Hurco that was announced at the most recent IMTS show in Chicago.

More information www.hurco.com/gb