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ANCA at IMTS 2026: New Leadership, Precision Tooling and the Next Manufacturing Shift

A new CEO. A legendary founder. One booth. And a manufacturing industry moving faster than ever. By Machina Today | IMTS 2026 Preview The manufacturing world is heading toward Chicago. From September 14–19, 2026, IMTS 2026 will bring manufacturers, machine-tool builders, automation companies, software developers, cutting-tool specialists and technology leaders together at McCormick Place. But

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The Next CNC Advantage May Not Be Spindle Speed

For decades, spindle speed has been one of the easiest numbers to compare when evaluating CNC machine performance. 10,000 RPM.15,000 RPM.20,000 RPM.30,000 RPM. Higher numbers look impressive. But is spindle speed alone still the best indicator of CNC machining performance? Maybe not. The next competitive advantage in CNC manufacturing may come from something less obvious:

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HERMLE C 32: Why This 5-Axis Machining Center Matters for Modern Precision Manufacturing

Machina Today — Machine of the Week #005 The HERMLE C 32 is about more than five axes Five-axis machining is no longer simply a premium feature reserved for the most demanding machine shops. For manufacturers producing complex components, the ability to control multiple axes simultaneously can influence setup strategy, tool access, part accuracy, process

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Top Automation Trends from EMO Hannover: How CNC Manufacturing Is Moving Toward Autonomous Production

The future of manufacturing is no longer simply about buying a faster CNC machine. It is about building a production system where the machine, robot, software, sensors, tooling and data work together. That was one of the clearest messages from EMO Hannover 2025, where automation, artificial intelligence, digitalization and sustainability dominated discussions around the future

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AMB vs IMTS 2026: Which Manufacturing Exhibition Matters More?

AMB Stuttgart vs IMTS Chicago — markets, technologies, exhibitors, audience and what manufacturers should expect in 2026 The global manufacturing calendar has two major machine-tool and manufacturing technology exhibitions taking place almost simultaneously in September 2026: AMB Stuttgart in Germany and IMTS Chicago in the United States. AMB 2026 will take place from 15–19 September

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AMB Stuttgart 2026: What to Expect From Europe’s Metalworking Technology Showcase

AMB Stuttgart 2026 is set to bring the international metalworking and machine-tool industry together in Stuttgart, Germany, from September 15–19, 2026. Held at Messe Stuttgart, AMB 2026 will put machining, cutting technologies, precision tooling, automation, measurement, software and digitalisation at the center of the manufacturing conversation. For manufacturers, machine-tool builders, automation companies, technology suppliers and

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How Robotics and AI Work Together: The Future of Intelligent Manufacturing

Robots have been part of manufacturing for decades. They weld automotive bodies, move components, machine parts, package products and perform repetitive assembly operations. But traditional industrial robots generally follow predefined instructions. Artificial intelligence is changing that. When AI and robotics work together, robots can increasingly understand their surroundings, identify objects, detect abnormalities, optimize processes and

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The Road to AMB × IMTS 2026 Starts Now

Machina Today is launching its dedicated digital coverage of AMB Stuttgart and IMTS Chicago 2026, bringing manufacturers, technology leaders and industry professionals a focused stream of machine-tool launches, automation developments, CNC technology, robotics, software, expert insights and company announcements before, during and after the exhibitions. AMB 2026 will take place from September 15–19, 2026, at

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Critical Manufacturing Expands into Taiwan to Strengthen MES-Powered Industrial Operations Across Asia

Taiwan Expansion Reinforces Support for Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturers with Advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Solutions PORTO, Portugal / Taiwan – Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Industrial Operations Platform solutions, has officially expanded its operations into Taiwan, strengthening its commitment to one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor and

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Renishaw RMP400S all-in-one machine tool probe for smart manufacturing featuring touch-trigger probing, continuous scanning, and surface finish verification, launching Autumn 2026.

Renishaw RMP400S: The All-in-One CNC Machine Tool Probe Set to Transform Smart Manufacturing in 2026

Renishaw RMP400S: A New Era of On-Machine Inspection Begins Manufacturing is entering a new phase where precision, automation, and digital quality control are no longer optional—they are essential. As CNC machining becomes more advanced, manufacturers are looking for faster ways to inspect parts without removing them from the machine. Renishaw is addressing this challenge with

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