INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Sodick will demonstrate complete solutions

Sodick Europe (stand 20-350) will showcase some of its latest die-sink EDM, wire EDM and
advanced machining centre technology at MACH. A total of six machines providing live
demonstrations will include the new AD55L, which Sodick says delivers premium technology
in an entry-level platform. At the core of the AD55L is Sodick’s linear-motor technology
across all three axes that have travel of 600 x 400 x 400 mm, with 0.0001mm step
resolution. The drive system, combined with linear scales and Sodick motion controller,
ensures exceptional accuracy, reports the company.
More information www.sodick.eu

Four-Axis Chip Breaking for Next-Level Efficiency

MACH 2026 will be the first major UK exhibition at which patented LFV (low frequency
vibration) chip breaking from Citizen Machinery (stand 20-260) will be demonstrated with
four-axis simultaneous capability. Integrated into the operating system of the control driving
the axis motions of Citizen Cincom sliding-head lathes, and more recently selected Miyano
fixed-head models, LFV breaks stringy swarf into manageable chips.
Now, the technology has been developed to start and stop in four separate axes at the same
time, namely the X and Z movements of both the main and sub spindles. Four-axis LFV is a
major step forward, as it greatly enhances flexibility, reduces cycle times and eliminates
operational bottlenecks, since there is no need to stop the machine to remove tangled
swarf, however complex the program.
More information www.citizenmachinery.co.uk

FANUC to showcase next-generation automation

Industrial automation expert FANUC will host a live demonstration of an automated drilling
cell developed by Airbus and incorporating FANUC robot technology. Visitors to stand 18-
449 can also see first-hand a new generation of CNC, the FANUC FS500i-A, which enables
complex manufacturing environments to meet high precision and adaptability demands. In
addition, FANUC will showcase its in-house robot system building capabilities.
The centrepiece of the UK stand will be the robotic drilling system, which employs a FANUC
M-800iA/60 six-axis robot, as well as a drilling effector controlled by a FANUC CNC and a
mobile platform, both designed and built by Airbus. Designed for aerospace components, it
has improved drilling accuracy and increased productivity for the aerospace giant, while
releasing operatives to work on more creative and value-added tasks.
More information www.fanuc.eu

WFL sets the date

On 5-7 May 2026, WFL Millturn Technologies will host its annual Technology Meeting at the company’s headquarters in Linz. Trade visitors from all over the world will have the opportunity to experience the latest manufacturing technologies and exchange ideas with industry experts. The event will focus on solutions for modern metal cutting, the latest R&D in WFL MILLTURN technology and practical applications along the entire process chain. Live demonstrations, technical presentations and personal discussions will provide immediate insight into the performance and prospects of modern manufacturing.

More information www.wfl.at/en

Major trade fairs conclude 2026 editions

Concurrent manufacturing trade fairs, Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou, concluded their 2026 editions earlier this month. Co-located with SPS (Smart Production Solutions) Guangzhou, the combined platform drew 40,026 professional visitors from domestic and international markets. Attendees gathered to source technologies and share insights across a wide range of advanced manufacturing segments, including industrial automation, embodied intelligence, robotics, mould making and additive manufacturing.

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