Survival through smart transition

Forget the 5-axis hype—Hurco is redefining survival in Southeast Asia. Its VM20ZRi enables a phased move from 3-axis to full 5-axis machining—without heavy upfront cost. Is this the smarter path to sustainable growth for modern machine shops?

INFORM: Five AI trends that will drive industrial innovation

AI is no longer just a tool—it’s taking control. INFORM reveals 5 game-changing trends for 2026, from autonomous AI agents to AI-native systems reshaping production, logistics, and supply chains. Will your operations adapt—or be left behind in the AI-driven era?

Metrology at Production Speed: Shop-Floor metrology powers high-volume manufacturing in Thailand and Indonesia

Inspection is moving to the shop floor—and it’s changing everything. As Southeast Asia’s factories push for tighter tolerances and faster output, Renishaw’s Equator-X delivers real-time feedback, higher throughput, and fewer defects. Is this the future of smart manufacturing?

Beyond the Label: STUDER’s “Swiss Made” philosophy

Swiss wrestling, wall climbing—and precision grinding? Inside Fritz Studer AG’s bold “Swiss Made” showcase, discover how culture, strength, and engineering converge. This wasn’t just a press event—it was a strategic message redefining what true precision, stability, and performance really mean today.

How TRUMPF makes machines safe

TRUMPF invests substantial time and money to ensure its machines are safe for customers. Many lower-priced competitors – particularly from Asia – take a very different approach.

Is automation welding away the future?

As automation reshapes manufacturing, welding remains indispensable. This article highlights how the process is evolving into a precision-driven discipline, where technology and engineering expertise must work together to meet rising industry demands.

Unilever Foods to combine with McCormick

Unilever and McCormick & Company, Inc. have entered into an agreement to combine Unilever’s Foods business with McCormick

High-Precision laser machine for medical device manufacturing

Laserax, a manufacturer of industrial laser solutions, announces the launch of the PrecisionFLEX laser workstation, a high-precision UV laser system designed to meet the strict requirements of medical device manufacturing.

PET Technologies streamlines bottle manufacturing for a beverage producer

The collaboration with Mykulynetsky Brovar demonstrates how a personalized approach and modern technologies help transform complex production tasks into effective engineering solutions.

World’s first large engineering model for plastic injection molding

SIMCON unveils world’s first large engineering model for plastic injection molding

Neste starts up world’s largest facility for liquefied waste plastic

Neste commissions the world’s largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic and scales up chemical recycling

WACKER expands production of silicone emulsions in India

The facility produces GMP-certified silicones for the cosmetics and personal care industries.