
Case Study: Networked Manufacturing Platform for Toolmaking
Using a networked manufacturing platform, Escha GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of industrial fastening technology, has comprehensively modernized its toolmaking operations.
The current market situation is putting pressure on companies that rely on carbide tools: Rising raw material costs, volatile supply chains and limited predictability are putting pressure on the industry. Fette Werkzeugtechnik, a member of the LMT Tools family and specialist for gear cutting tools, offers a powerful and economical alternative with the SpeedCore milling cutter.
Large module gears for ship drives place high demands on machining. Switching from skiving to 5-axis simultaneous milling with high-feed tools considerably shortens the roughing process. Process parameters and a well thought-out tool selection are crucial here.
Lantek and Machitech cooperate
Lantek and Machitech are cooperating to combine cutting machines with software solutions. The aim is to achieve more efficient processing of metal, steel profiles and pipes in industrial applications.
A new replaceable head drill from Walter can reduce machining time in series production thanks to its patented interface and screwless design.

Production, metalworking, robots
The new Kern Fortis HD five-axis machining center will provide manufacturing companies with high precision requirements with a new machine from 2026.
Production, metalworking and robots
At EMO, Andreas Mühlbauer spoke with Dr. Harald Neun, Executive Officer and Managing Director & Chief Sales & Service Officer EMEA North at DMG Mori, about the willingness to invest, the shortage of skilled workers, automation and international markets.
To ensure a reliable supply of spare parts even after decades, Alstom is relying on a new production process. With WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), components for rail vehicles can be manufactured flexibly, in a resource-saving manner and at short notice if required.
Chip formation as the key to process...
MAPAL presents standardized chip breaker geometries for unalloyed, alloyed and stainless steels. Optimum chip formation, higher process stability and reduced tool life in machining.

From September 22 to 26, 2025, Grob will be presenting several innovations at EMO Hannover. The focus of the trade fair appearance will be on the latest 4- and 5-axis universal machining centers and the associated automation solutions.

In many areas of industry, surface quality determines the service life and performance of components. With the superfinishing process, roughness values of less than Ra 0.05 µm can be achieved.