Press Releases

SMC – the UK market leader for manufacturing automation technologies – announces that it will be exhibiting at Mach 2026, billed as the UK’s largest exhibition of manufacturing technologies, this April. The company will be on stand 647 in hall 18 of the prestigious event, which will occupy no fewer than five halls at the […]

BTM Europe’s joining technology experts and specialized machine builders are providing their customer with a complete system that uses clinching technology to manufacture aluminum transport boxes. The new system makes use of the NCFC electromechanical joining module from Kistler, which combines compact dimensions, flexibility and precision – including sensor-based process control and monitoring. Today’s assembly […]

Winterthur, March 2024 – Kistler’s new multi-purpose charge amplifier ICAM-B is an extremely versatile device thanks to its unique combination of proven analog signal routing and integrated digital data transmission. These advantages make it ideal for use with piezoelectric sensors in almost any application. Users benefit from intuitive web interface control, a wide range of […]

New at norelem: Hygienic Usit® screw and seal system for hygienic processes EHEDG-compliant solutions for safe and cleaning-friendly screw connections With the Hygienic Usit® screw and seal system from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, norelem offers a hygienic solution for hygiene-sensitive applications. The combination of specially developed seal and shim washers and stainless steel components fulfils the […]

UK-based maintenance technology company iMaintain has closed its pre seed funding round, raising over a quarter of a million pounds with backing from SFC Capital, one of the UK’s leading early-stage investors. The investment marks a significant milestone for the company as it enters its next phase of growth and scaling. iMaintain is building a […]

Smart cooling channel guidance: A new feature for MAPAL’s UNIQ hydraulic chuck With the DirectCool option for the UNIQ hydraulic chuck range, MAPAL launched a future-forward solution that takes cooling and the process reliability of machining to a new level. The technology addresses the requirements of modern machining processes and is cost-effective, technically refined and […]

DK Holdings Limited, a leading UK manufacturer of high-precision diamond tooling solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Gold Medal by the sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This distinguished accolade places us in the top 5% of companies worldwide, a strong endorsement of our ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) […]

When Atkinson Equipment needed to tool up the company’s latest machine acquisition, it knew exactly where to turn. The decision to partner with Ceratizit UK & Ireland Ltd wasn’t taken lightly, but rather built upon years of trust, technical excellence, and a single cutting tool that solved what seemed like an impossible challenge. Located in […]

CERATIZIT presents new high-volume rough milling cutter CERATIZIT is expanding its range of high-performance machining solutions to include the new AluLine rough milling cutter, which was specially developed for high-volume machining of aluminium. The carbide rough milling cutter combines innovative geometry with the latest substrate technology and sets new standards in material removal, process security […]

MaxiMill – Tangent from CERATIZIT picks up the pace with turbo feed rates What happens if a machinist is unable to effectively monitor the process with a slew of interfering contours? Face milling cutters are out of the question and those pesky long overhang lengths render stable, low-vibration machining impossible. It may sound hopeless, but […]

Economical drilling done smart  The secret to the success of the machining company Zerspanungstechnik Mangner GmbH in Bad Laasphe, Germany, is targeted investment in optimisation. Drilling has been made more efficient thanks to a large tool package from MAPAL. The package is made up of 110 TTD replaceable head drills along with a big stock of solid carbide heads. When Mike Mangner started […]

Coventry, UK – 11/12/2025 – Advanced Grinding Solutions (AGS), one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high-end grinding and finishing technologies, is pleased to announce its participation in MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing exhibition. AGS will present an extensive portfolio of advanced solutions from its key technology partners, demonstrating the very latest in precision […]

Productivity supplier with a full range of services Product innovations at MAPAL are always aimed at supporting and developing customers’ productivity. Services so far have ranged from tool design and tool management to production line support. Now the tool manufacturer is going a step further and offering complete turnkey solutions for process design through to […]

MAPAL is expanding the NeoMill milling cutter product range in the areas of semi-finishing and finishing of steel and cast-iron materials as well as roughing of aluminium components.   Just in time for EMO 2025 in Hanover, MAPAL expanded the NeoMill milling program with three new series specifically tailored to the requirements of series production: […]

LNS Turbo UK and HALTER CNC Automation are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at delivering cutting-edge automation solutions to manufacturers across the United Kingdom and Ireland. This collaboration combines decades of expertise in CNC peripherals and robotic automation to help businesses achieve higher efficiency, flexibility, and profitability. About LNS Founded in 1973 in […]

A new report from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics suggests most manufacturers are “stuck between a rock and a hard place” when it comes to understanding their production environments. Research indicates that less than 1% of factory data is analysed effectively, and that 70% of manufacturers still rely on error-prone manual data collection methods. These data issues […]

MAPAL’s third generation of the versatile OptiMill-Uni-HPC for steel, stainless steel and cast-iron machining has been specifically developed for the requirements of modern, automated manufacturing processes. The solid carbide milling cutters impress with maximum process reliability – a key factor in the era of unmanned shifts, robot-assisted machining and growing complexity in component manufacturing. The […]

MAPAL presents successful solutions on the market Maximum impact with minimal effort – paths to greater productivity production of strategic components. On that basis, these tool solutions are modified according to requirements, to help customers boost their productivity. Success stories from various market segments show just how well this works. Productivity is boosted when the […]

Minimum quantity lubrication makes “green” production possible MAPAL in Indonesia has paved new trails to modernise a major client’s production. The Aalen-based tool manufacturer’s subsidiary not only supplies an automotive supplier with tools for use with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), but has also taken over distribution and service for the facilities. Astra Otoparts is one […]

Innovative machining solutions for P and M steels set new standards Machining long-chipping steel materials like stainless steels has always been a challenge. With the development of a new, standardised chip breaker geometry for fine boring blades, MAPAL has achieved a crucial breakthrough that has both technical and economic benefits. In metal machining, chip formation […]

On the shop floor, managers and operators need clear insight not only into what is happening right now, but also into what has happened over time. While the existing Dashboards in the MDC-Max Web Client focus on live, real-time data, users often also need to dig into the history – to uncover trends, compare performance, […]

The new Jump to Cut feature in CIMCO Edit 2025 makes it faster and easier than ever to analyze toolpath simulations. Instead of manually scrubbing through the simulation timeline, you can now simply right-click on the simulated stock and select “Jump to Cut.” The simulation will instantly jump to the exact toolpath or NC line […]

Fine boring tools from MAPAL for MAN diesel tools At commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus’s Nuremberg plant, production of an ultra-efficient new 13-litre diesel engine has begun. As a joint engine platform, it is intended for use across the group. Fine boring tools from ­MAPAL are used for the cylinder heads. These machine […]

In a history now spanning 75 years, the family business MAPAL has gone from humble beginnings to an international group with a global reputation. From the very beginning, the tool manufacturer’s company history has been characterised by continuity and an innovative spirit that was nourished by Swabian ingenuity and creativity, as well as by the […]