Editor’s Pick

MACH 2026 Reveals Seminar Programme

MACH 2026 (NEC Birmingham, 20-24 April), the UK’s national flagship event for the manufacturing and engineering industry, has announced its seminar programme. An impressive line-up of expert speakers across three lecture theatres includes representatives from Lloyds Bank, Make UK and the AMRC. At the seminars, attendees will gain practical insights into emerging technologies, evolving market trends and key strategic approaches.

A new feature for MACH 2026 is the launch of Speakers Corner, a dedicated platform designed to connect attendees directly with exhibitors and their innovations. Located in Hall 17, these fast-paced presentations will give attendees immediate access to the latest products, services and technology advancements. Built for busy professionals, the programme will consist of sharp, concise 20-minute sessions.

More information www.bit.ly/4lwf2M9

DN Solutions Opens Additive Solutions Centre

DN Solutions, the world’s third-largest and South Korea’s leading machine tool manufacturer, is celebrating the official opening of its first Additive Solutions Centre (ASC) in Europe. Located in Gütersloh, Germany, new R&D centre marks a major milestone in the strategic focus of DN Solutions on additive manufacturing technologies.

Going forward, the company’s global additive business will be managed from this site. The close integration of 3D printing and CNC technology increases the efficiency of production processes and shortens the development cycles of new manufacturing processes for customers and partners. Spanning approximately 1000 m², the new facility will host training sessions and live demonstrations. It will also support the integration of turnkey projects.

More information www.dn-solutions.com

Rubix to host smart manufacturing event

Cutting tool, work-holding and associated shop-floor products specialist Rubix Cutting & Machining is holding an open house and Smart Manufacturing Event at its Product Proving Centre in Sandiacre, Nottingham on 18-19 March (09:00-16:00 both days). The Rubix division in Sandiacre was created to combine the company’s cutting tool portfolio with technical consultancy provided by expert, time-served engineers.

For performing live demonstrations of the production solutions that Rubix provides, the facility in Sandiacre operates three Hurco machine tools: a pair of vertical machining centres (a five-axis VMX42Ui and a three-axis VMX30Ti) and a TMX8MYSi multi-axis, driven-tool lathe with Y-axis turret and sub-spindle. Metal-cutting demonstrations conducted at the event will include high-speed slotting, roughing and finishing in titanium and aluminium.More information www.bit.ly/4u2K2HB

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

XYZ and MTT Celebrate 25 Years

XYZ and Limerick-based Machine Tool Technologies (MTT) are celebrating 25 years of partnership, allowing manufacturers of one-offs and small batches across Ireland to be both productive and efficient.MTT took on board the agency for the sales and support of XYZ machines right from its formation.

Richard O’Keeffe, founder and managing director, says: “When starting MTT, I wanted to work with XYZ. We fully understood how the company’s machines and the ProtoTRAK controlcouldhelp workshops in Ireland to be cost competitive in the manufacture of components.”During a recent visit to the XYZ head office in Devon, MTT was introduced to the latest machine in the XYZ portfolio, the 400 UMC five-axis universal machining centre.

More information www.xyzmachinetools.com