FFG Unveils Smart Manufacturing Solutions at AMB 2026
Fair Friend Group will present new heavy-duty machining platforms, CNC rotary transfer systems, and digital twins.
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Fair Friend Group (FFG) is inviting visitors to discover the future of production at the AMB 2026 trade fair in Stuttgart under its "Stopover" theme. The global machine tool network will demonstrate how its specialized brands deliver high-performance, integrated solutions. A major highlight will be an exclusive preview of the new MAG MMH 630, a heavy-duty machining center engineered for the high-precision processing of large, complex workpieces in demanding sectors such as aerospace, energy, and heavy equipment.
The event will also host the world premiere of the Witzig & Frank - Pfiffner InfinitE, a next-generation CNC rotary transfer machine. By integrating electromechanical CNC axes while retaining proven hydraulic clamping, the platform significantly enhances programming flexibility and process stability for high-volume production. Additionally, FFG will introduce the HESSAPP VDM 750 Plus, a vertical turning machine that consolidates turning and gear skiving into a single cost-effective operation for complete gear machining.
Beyond physical hardware, FFG will highlight its "Create MyVirtual Machine" digital twin technology. This software allows engineers to realistically simulate machine behavior, test NC programs, and optimize tool paths and cycle times in real time before the physical equipment is even built. Together with smart MAG automation and condition-monitoring tools, these digital solutions are designed to increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), minimize energy consumption, and provide turnkey manufacturing strategies for modern factories.
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The machine tool sector is facing a profound shift driven by the need to machine highly complex geometries—often from tough, difficult-to-cut alloys—while simultaneously reducing energy usage and operator intervention. The integration of gear skiving into a standard vertical turning center (like the HESSAPP VDM 750 Plus) eliminates the need to transfer heavy workpieces between multiple specialized machines, cutting cycle times and minimizing clamping errors. Meanwhile, the implementation of a comprehensive digital twin reflects a broader industry movement toward "virtual commissioning." In high-stakes manufacturing, testing part programs on a digital replica of the exact CNC controller architecture drastically reduces physical ramp-up times and eliminates the risk of catastrophic tool collisions during the first-article run.
Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.
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