EU urged to bolster relations with UK automotive

The UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) is calling on the EU to amend its proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to keep the UK automotive sector as a trusted partner that ‘makes in Europe’. Granting equivalent treatment to UK-built vehicles and parts across all automotive-related provisions of the IAA will maintain a long-nurtured, mutually beneficial trading relationship creating economic growth and jobs, supporting industrial transformation and driving decarbonisation. In contrast, the SMMT argues excluding UK automotive from the IAA’s ‘Made in Europe’ policy would disrupt supply chain resilience.

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Durr NDT celebrates 20 years of industrial X-ray

Dürr NDT celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026. The company was founded in 2006 as a subsidiary of Dürr Dental SE, which has expertise in X-ray technology dating back to 1966. This means that a total of 60 years of experience in X-ray technology underpins DürrNDT’s current developments. The company leverages this solid know-how to develop state-of-the-art digital technologies for non-destructive testing (NDT). Typical applications include weld inspection, erosion and corrosion inspection, and the inspection of castings, as well as scientific material testing. Dürr NDT products are available worldwide.
More information www.duerr-ndt.com

Mitutoyo digital micrometer wins iF Design Award

Mitutoyo’s QuantuMike MD-E, a high-speed, high-accuracy digital micrometer, has won an iF Design Award 2026 in the ‘Product Design’ category. The iF Design Awards is a respected international design competition evaluated by an independent panel of experts. Receiving this award highlights Mitutoyo’s ongoing commitment to innovation, design excellence and the continuous development of products that meet evolving customer needs.

With a spindle feed of 2 mm per revolution, Mitutoyo says QuantuMike MD-E is four times faster than conventional micrometers, while accuracy is ±1 μm. According to Mitutoyo, the accolade recognises not only the technological achievements of the QuantuMike MD-E, but also the company’s dedication to advancing precision measurement solutions for modern industry.

More information www.mitutoyo.eu

Visitor numbers to Global Industrie 2026 up 12%

Bringing together the entire French and European industrial ecosystem, the 8th edition of Global Industrie, which concluded earlier this month in Paris, welcomed 60,000 industry professionals, marking a 12% increase compared with the previous edition in 2024.

With 2300 exhibitors across 14 industrial sectors, 50 end-user industries represented, over 3000 machines in operation, 240 conferences and 700 speakers, Global Industrie provided companies with the tools, solutions, equipment and expertise needed to modernise and enhance competitiveness. The event also showcased the growing interconnections between production systems and other sectors, particularly digital. The Digital Technologies Village brought together key players in data, cloud computing, digital twins, 5G and cybersecurity.

More information www.global-industrie.com

Travelling column machine handles extra-large components

DMG Mori has expanded its large-part machining portfolio with the introduction of the DMF 600|11, an XXL travelling-column machining centre designed for high-precision, flexible production. The machine features a ±120-degree swivelling B-axis spindle head, enabling the four-axis machining of components up to 7200 mm long and weighing as much as 12 tonnes within a working envelope of 6000 x 1100 x 1050 mm.

Built on a modular platform, the DMF 600|11 can be configured as a five- or six-axis system with optional rotary or torque tables, supporting both milling and turning operations. Twin-table configurations allow pendulum machining, with a partition dividing the working area into two independent zones. This flexibility is particularly valuable for manufacturers handling diverse workloads and one-off components.

The machine also supports the integration of additional processes such as gear cutting, grinding and deep-hole drilling, enabling true one-hit machining. This capability reduces throughput times, releases capacity on other equipment and improves overall component quality. A rigid cast bed, symmetrical design and three external linear guideways in the X-axis ensure high stability and accuracy, while thermal control is enhanced through comprehensive cooling of key components, including the spindle, drives and ballscrews.

Spindle options include high-speed variants for precision work and high-torque versions for demanding materials. Rapid traverse rates of up to 42 m/min are standard, with an optional ‘Dynamic Package’ increasing speeds and acceleration for even greater productivity.

Automation options further enhance performance. With DMG Mori’s MATRIS handling system and AMR driverless transport solutions, the DMF 600|11 can operate autonomously, supporting continuous production while reducing operator workload and improving efficiency.

More information www.dmgmori.com