EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

TÜV Rheinland becomes EC ‘Notified Body’

With the new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, the European Commission (EC) is setting new standards in the protection of people and technology. TÜV Rheinland, a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services, is now playing a key role in this: the EC has now officially recognized the company as a ‘Notified Body’ for testing and certification according to the new machinery regulation, which enters force on 20 January 2027.

“The main changes to the Machinery Directive relate to the digitalisation and connectivity of machines,” explains Thomas Koester, global head of the Technical Competence Centre for Industrial Machinery at TÜV Rheinland. “The focus is on AI, cybersecurity, human-robot collaboration and the networking of machines via the internet.”

More information http://tuv.li/1lb6

PolyWorks Training Event

3D Scanners UK is inviting industry professionals to join it at the AMTC in Coventry on Tuesday 13 May for a day of PolyWorks training featuring expert insight, hands-on learning and valuable networking opportunities. Visitors will discover the latest PolyWorks innovations and learn how to work smarter, faster and more efficiently with 3D measurement data. The sessions will provide new tips and techniques to help optimise workflows and enhance productivity. A dedicated metrology exhibition will also take place featuring leading hardware vendors that integrate with PolyWorks software.

More information www.bit.ly/4jiBDKl

New CEO at Kellenberger

Kellenberger, a global provider of metal-cutting solutions, has appointed Carsten Liske as its new CEO with immediate effect. Liske is an experienced executive in the machine tool industry, serving most recently as CEO of the Chiron Group. He has also held senior leadership positions at OC Oerlikon and ABB Group. “Carsten brings extensive global leadership experience along with a strong background in technologically advanced capital goods businesses,” says Kellenberger chairman Quinn Morgan. “We look forward to partnering with him to continue Kellenberger’s growth.”More information www.kellenberger.com

AE Show Expands ‘Enabling Innovation’

Following a record-breaking 2024 event, the annual engineering and manufacturing exhibition Advanced Engineering (Birmingham NEC, 29-30 October 2025) is expanding its ‘Enabling Innovation’ competition for 2025. The competition, open to start-ups and SMEs, provides a unique opportunity for companies to showcase their innovations. On the show’s second day, contestants will present their innovations on the main stage for judging by a panel of industry experts. The winner will receive a free full-sized stand at Advanced Engineering 2026, along with additional marketing opportunities throughout the year.

More information www.advancedengineeringuk.com

New managing director at Mapal Brazil

Mapal Brazil has named its new managing director as Denilson Misiti, who took over responsibility for the Brazilian subsidiary of the Aalen, Germany-based cutting tool manufacturer earlier this month. He succeeds Conrado Couto Diniz, who had continued to manage Mapal Brazil in tandem with Mapal Italia after his move to Europe at the beginning of 2025. Misiti has over 30 years of experience in the precision tool industry and in managing international companies in Brazil. Most recently, he was general manager of Mapal HiTeco TMS do Brazil, where he focused on tool management services.

More information www.mapal.com