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SHERIDAN, WYOMING - March 31, 2026 - Precision grinding investment decisions in 2026 are shifting toward automated, closed-loop production systems that reduce operator dependence, improve traceability and keep tight-tolerance output stable across longer unattended runs. GrindingHub 2026, scheduled for May 5 to 8 in Stuttgart, is framed by VDW around that transition, with examples spanning unmanned manufacturing at Adelbert Haas, digital production control at Anca, specialized thread grinding for humanoid robot components from Erwin Junker, and sensor- plus AI-driven process optimization described by Furtwangen University's KSF Institute.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - March 23, 2026 - Grinding manufacturers face a more data-driven operating model in 2026 as cooling lubricant management moves from a maintenance task into a direct lever for energy use, surface quality, uptime and scrap reduction. VDW highlights this shift through research and industrial practice around requirement-based coolant supply, where sensor data, standardized machine connectivity and cloud-based service platforms are used to stabilize grinding conditions and support more autonomous production.