Drawing on the group’s deep technological expertise and leveraging the latest advances in digitisation and artificial intelligence, ANCA’s engineers and product experts have developed innovative solutions across its entire portfolio of machines, software, automation, and services. These offerings are tailored to support customers not only in navigating difficult times, but also in seizing new opportunities in an evolving market.

“Profitability comes from two key pillars: manufacturing the highest quality tools and optimising production costs,” said Edmund Boland, GM of ANCA CNC Machines. “At ANCA, we’ve built our reputation on delivering both — with precision solutions backed by over 50 years of innovation. To celebrate EMO’s 50th anniversary, we’ll showcase a range of new developments designed to help our customers boost efficiency, meet higher specifications, and expand their product range.”

ULTRA Technology Powers the Next Generation of Precision

At EMO 2025, ANCA will showcase its latest advancements built on ULTRA Technology—a breakthrough integration of nanometre-level axis control, intelligent servo algorithms, and a precision package combining mechanical design, advanced software, and AI enhancements. Developed through ANCA’s unique vertical integration, ULTRA Technology forms the foundation for unmatched grinding accuracy, repeatability, and production efficiency.

As part of this platform, ANCA will unveil two market-leading innovations: MicroX ULTRA – the industry’s most precise micro tool grinder, purpose-built for high-volume production of tools as small as Ø0.03mm. It features nanometre control, in-process laser measurement, and proprietary Motor Temperature Control (MTC) to ensure thermal stability. Live demonstrations will include Ø0.3 mm ballnose with fast wheel changes.

MX7 ULTRA – showcasing flexible, high-volume production of indexable inserts with complex profiles and multiple tips. It combines 5-axis profile grinding with ANCA’s patented MTC, and offers one-clamp solutions with automatic profile and rake face compensation, enabling fast changeovers without compromising precision. To demonstrate the wider potential of insert grinding, co-exhibitor Mitsubishi will display complementary EDM dress technology at the ANCA stand. This collaboration showcases the advantages of refined process integration, seamless data exchange, and end-to-end digitisation along the production chain—improving results and efficiency in insert manufacturing.

Another market premiere at EMO will be ANCA’s EPX-SF advanced stream finishing machine which optimises tool performance and improves tool edge IP for a competitive edge. New features include a multidiameter tool gripper, simplified drum swapping mechanism, enhanced coating performance, faster 45% loading/unloading cycle time that has been reduced to 25 seconds and smart recipe fine-tuning using output feedback. Live demonstrations at EMO will showcase closed-loop 6mm tool cycles with full comparative reports, and displays of EPX-SF ULTRA performance tools and polished medical implants.

CPX Linear: Designed for high-volume blank grinding, the CPX Linear delivers high material removal rates, enhancing productivity, precision, and process stability. Achieving surface finishes of <0.2Ra, the machine features automated in-process OD measurement and auto-loading capabilities for diameters ranging from D3–D20mm — all within a large working envelope supported by a powerful roughing spindle. Now equipped with flat grinding capability, the CPX Linear offers even greater versatility, enabling manufacturers to process both cylindrical and flat features in a single setup. Together with GDS clamping technology, who are also co-exhibiting at the stand, the CPX goes as far as grinding 32mm blanks and even processing sintered blanks.

Software Solutions for a Competitive Edge

ANCA’s industry-specific software solutions enable productivity gains, performance improvements, faster cycle time and better user experience – maximising efficiencies and maintaining quality while lowering the cost per tool.

Launching at EMO is ANCA’s new software package for special inserts InsertsPRO. This dedicated software addresses user-friendliness, and introduces new technology features like finished part simulation, rake face compensation, chip breaker calculation and automatic clamping orientation to produce superior inserts fast and flexibly. With advanced simulation for ‘first-time right’ production and optimised grinding strategies to improve cost-effectiveness, InsertsPRO is designed to meet current and future insert production requirements.

ToolRoom RN35, ANCA’s latest grinding software release, features feedrate optimisation and airtime reduction, delivering up to 20% shorter cycle times. Along with profile fluting enhancements and VRML import into iGrind, the RN35 release is packed with powerful features to boost productivity, enhance tool quality, and deliver exceptional surface finishes. ANCA’s simulation software CIM3D comes with advanced tool comparison features to accelerate design validation. ToolDraft is the software module that creates perfect tool drawings based on blanks specifications, using grinding wheel packages and much more directly from the simulation without CAD knowledge. Visitors in Hannover will be the first to see updated features for quicker and easier creations of tool and wheel drawings.

First and forward: ANCA’s automation solutions

ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS) enables customers to maximize high-quality tool production while minimizing cost per tool, scrap rate, and

drastically reducing labour requirements. Intelligent automation boosts productivity, scalability, and repeatability, increasing machine utilization by 15-20% and doubling the operator-to-machine ratio. AIMS Automate enables autonomous production, streamlining control and logistics for optimal output and freeing skilled workers for higher-value tasks.

AIMS Connect is ANCA’S job management, digital work instruction, and operator guidance solution that provides digital production control and simple integration of existing machines. AIMS Connect achieves productive manufacturing by removing chances for operator error, introducing asset tracking and traceabilty which allows easy and tracked tool production workflows, independent of batch sizes. Live demos at EMO will showcase job management and operator guidance features at the AIMS station. In advance, visitors can calculate their individual ROI for AIMS Connect at: https://machines.anca.com/aims-connect-calculator

Showcasing the quality and craftmanship enabled by ANCA’s technology, the announcement of ANCA’s Tool of the Year and Female Machinist Award winners at EMO celebrates excellence and achievements in the tool and cutter grinding industry.

Visit ANCA in hall 11, stand F34 to experience how integrated technologies and software combine to make your tool production faster, smarter, and more profitable.

About ANCA

ANCA is a market leading manufacturer of CNC grinding machines. It was founded in 1974 in Melbourne, Australia where the company still has its global headquarters. With over 1,200 employees worldwide in the CNC machines, drives & controls and manufacturing solutions divisions, its own software and automation solutions, ANCA is characterised by a high level of vertical integration. CNC grinding machines from ANCA are used to manufacture precision tools for mechanical engineering, power generation, woodworking, automotive engineering, aerospace, electronics and medical technology. They are also used to manufacture components in medical technology, aerospace and power generation.

ANCA Europe covers local requirements in the region. The company has its headquarters and technology centre in Weinheim, with expert teams for service and sales, product management, engineering, application technology, customer training, finance and administration. Customer demonstrations, project acceptance and events are regularly held at the technology centres in Weinheim and Coventry. ANCA also has subsidiaries and sales and service teams in England, France, Israel, Italy, Poland, Spain and Türkiye.