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or precision anymore. It’ s about achieving long-term efficiency gains, reducing waste, extending tool life, and embedding sustainability across operations. That shift in thinking is opening the door to a wave of new technologies-and forcing traditional manufacturers to rethink their approach or risk being left behind.
Intelligent tools: AI in the driver’ s seat
Arguably, the most disruptive development in the machine tool sector is the arrival of artificial intelligence. Smart tooling, powered by AI-driven software, is now playing a central role in shaping how tools are used, tracked, and maintained.
Toolpath optimization has become a mainstream conversation, with AI helping manufacturers to create more efficient cutting routines that shorten cycle times and reduce wear on the equipment. But it’ s not just about the cutting action itself. The real leap forward is in intelligent inventory and lifecycle management.
Modern systems integrate tool tracking
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