06.05.26
MAPAL Technology Day 2026 – Efficient Machining
GFE – Gesellschaft für Fertigungstechnik und Entwicklung Schmalkalden e.V.
Efficient machining is not achieved through a single tool – but through the interplay of strategy, technology, and experience.
At the MAPAL Technology Day, you will experience how modern tool concepts and well-thought-out machining strategies work together in practice. Together with GFE – Gesellschaft für Fertigungstechnik und Entwicklung Schmalkalden e.V. (Society for Manufacturing Technology and Development Schmalkalden), we will showcase current developments, real-world applications, and concrete solutions for the manufacturing of tomorrow.
Look forward to a day filled with technical insights, live applications, and direct exchange with experts from industry and research.
This is what awaits you
- Insights into current trends and developments in machining
- Innovative MAPAL tooling solutions demonstrated live
- Practical examples of efficient machining strategies
- Exchange with users, developers, and MAPAL specialists
- Discussion of specific manufacturing challenges
Take advantage of this opportunity to gain new inspiration for your manufacturing processes and network with industry colleagues.
Program on Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:00 AM
Check-in & Get-Together at the Machinists' Breakfast
9:30 AM
Welcome & Introduction of MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG
9:45 AM
Welcome & Introduction of GFE – Gesellschaft für Fertigungstechnik und Entwicklung Schmalkalden e.V. (Society for Manufacturing Technology and Development Schmalkalden)
10:00 AM
Technical Presentations on the Theme:
"Efficient Machining - A Combination of Strategy and Tool Concepts" from the areas of milling, drilling, and finishing!
12:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM
Live Demonstration on the Machine in Action
2:30 PM
Closing Discussion
3:00 PM
End of Event