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IndustryArena News - January 2025

NewsletterJanuary 2025
and yet another new year has just got off the starting blocks. We hope you had a good start to 2025 and are now looking forward to the year ahead.

Top 11 Manufacturing Trends for 2025
Unanswered Forum Threads
In Portrait: MOTOREX
The Ten Best Trade Shows in 2025
BuyMachines - Marketplace for High-Quality Production Technology
Trade Fair Highlight: WARSAW METALTECH
Our Videos of the Month
Our Top Forum Threads of the Year
Our Top Forum Posters of the Year
Advertise with IndustryArena
Top 11 Manufacturing Trends for 2025
"Manufacturers are continuously striving to overcome challenges, improve processes and identify efficiencies, and the manufacturing trends that we see in 2025 are all service of these goals. As is typical throughout the industry, manufacturing industry trends are largely driven by technological advances, marketplace needs and the objectives of the business.(...)
Read on to discover what we believe could be the top industrial manufacturing trends for 2025."
Read the article
Unanswered Forum Threads
For CNC geeks our forum is the perfect place for exchanging ideas and tips on CNC machining. However, a few questions remain unanswered but maybe you can help other members to solve their problems?
7 forum threads of the past days that haven´t been answered yet:
| • Help with machine ID Standard Modern CNC ... | by dafunkdawg from |
| • Driver Board Compatibility Heidenhain TNC 151 | by Shanghyd from |
| • Raycus 50 QB source analisis | by oneeye from |
| • THC for CNC plasma cutter from CNC4PC | by Tristar500 from |
| • LNC MW2200 setting Z0 | by mccafferty from |
| • Glimpse on new features | by PlanetCNC from |
| • Practical guide to servo tuning | by slow-poke from |
In our forum you will of course find further unanswered topics. And if you need help with your own projects, don´t hesitate to start a new topic in our forum.
Visit our forum
In Portrait: MOTOREX

We would like to spotlight our new member MOTOREX AG
A swiss family-owned company specializing in the development, production and marketing of lubricants, metalworking fluids, technical cleaning and care products as well as fluid equipment.
![]() | In dialogue
Interview with Adrian Schoch, Head of Application "The time has come for fluid automation" Check out |
![]() | One of the product highlights
Mobile suction unit for fuel Fak. 45280 Exhaust systems Check out |
The Ten Best Trade Shows For CNC Machine Shops
"Attending major manufacturing trade shows is a great way for machine shops and contract manufacturers to network with businesses and vendors throughout their supply chain. The opportunities you discover at an expo could even lead to long-term relationships that fuel your business for years. Here are a few of the best shows for job shops and CNC manufacturers to attend with the goal of attracting business and generating leads."
Check out
BuyMachines - Marketplace for High-Quality Production Technology

Are you looking for a machine? BuyMachines.com is the classifieds market for new and used machines, tools, components and software! Filter among more than 22,000 products by machine type, operating hours or price to find the machine you are searching for, quickly and precisely.
Take a look at these two machines for example:
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| V-TRADE WZ 420 | CITIZEN C-16 | |
| V-TRADE | CITIZEN | |
| Milling machines | Lathes | |
Trade Fair Highlight: WARSAW METALTECH
Warsaw Metaltech is an industry specialized event. Aimed at bringing together all branches of the INNOVATIONS IN METALWORKING industry and creating convenient conditions for professional business contacts. Trade Fair For Metal Processing Technologies, Machinery and Tools will allow you to find potential business partners for your company.
WARSAW METALTECH: Official Website
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Why is it worth it?
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| 21 - 23 Jan 2025 | Location: PTAK, Warsaw, Poland |
Our Videos of the Month
And again we have a nice selection of CNC videos matching with events in January. Enjoy watching.
6 January: Three Kings Day |
15 January: Hat Day in the USA |
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18 January: Day of the Snowman |
Zodiac sign Capricorn until January 20th |
More videos
Our Top Forum Threads of the Year
Would you like to know which topics have been most interesting for the community last year?
Here are our 7 most visited forum threads of 2024
| • Linear Rail Alignment & Stability in My First CNC Build | 54,094 views |
| • ASAP - cnc from scratch | 39,814 views |
| • Milltronics Partner 1 Kogna Conversion: Build thread | 34,025 views |
| • Operating above the rated speed of my servo motor? | 32,660 views |
| • WTB: Wireless Centroid MPG Pendant | 19,841 views |
| • Mach3 Mill - X axis suddenly 1/5th scale | 19,381 views |
| • Toroidal Transformer hookup | 16,612 views |
You want to get more involved within the community? We are always looking for forum moderators and professional geeks in CNC & manufacturing techniques. If you would like to become a moderator at IndustryArena and CNCzone, please get in touch with us.
Go here to the forum
Our Top Forum Posters of the Year
It has been a year full of exciting and lively discussions at CNCzone.Here are the most active posters in 2024:
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joeavaerage 1149 posts |
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joeavaerage and peteeng are far and away in the top places. Great respect and thank´s very much for such a great presence on CNCzone. On rank number three is our valued member davida1234.
We want to thank all our members who post in the forums last year. You´re the ones who keep our forum alive! Visit our forum
Push your business by advertising with IndustryArena
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Schneiderstr. 6
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Phone: +49 2173 89 33 2 00
Fax: +49 2173 89 33 2 22
Web: www.industryarena.com
Court of registration: Amtsgericht Düsseldorf
Registration number: HRB 60638
Auth. representative: Frank Nolden, Dr. Markus Heering
VAT: DE263844177

NewsletterJanuary 2025
and yet another new year has just got off the starting blocks. We hope you had a good start to 2025 and are now looking forward to the year ahead.

Top 11 Manufacturing Trends for 2025
Unanswered Forum Threads
In Portrait: MOTOREX
The Ten Best Trade Shows in 2025
BuyMachines - Marketplace for High-Quality Production Technology
Trade Fair Highlight: WARSAW METALTECH
Our Videos of the Month
Our Top Forum Threads of the Year
Our Top Forum Posters of the Year
Advertise with IndustryArena
Top 11 Manufacturing Trends for 2025
"Manufacturers are continuously striving to overcome challenges, improve processes and identify efficiencies, and the manufacturing trends that we see in 2025 are all service of these goals. As is typical throughout the industry, manufacturing industry trends are largely driven by technological advances, marketplace needs and the objectives of the business.(...)
Read on to discover what we believe could be the top industrial manufacturing trends for 2025."
Read the article
Unanswered Forum Threads
For CNC geeks our forum is the perfect place for exchanging ideas and tips on CNC machining. However, a few questions remain unanswered but maybe you can help other members to solve their problems?
7 forum threads of the past days that haven´t been answered yet:
| • Help with machine ID Standard Modern CNC ... | by dafunkdawg from |
| • Driver Board Compatibility Heidenhain TNC 151 | by Shanghyd from |
| • Raycus 50 QB source analisis | by oneeye from |
| • THC for CNC plasma cutter from CNC4PC | by Tristar500 from |
| • LNC MW2200 setting Z0 | by mccafferty from |
| • Glimpse on new features | by PlanetCNC from |
| • Practical guide to servo tuning | by slow-poke from |
In our forum you will of course find further unanswered topics. And if you need help with your own projects, don´t hesitate to start a new topic in our forum.
Visit our forum
In Portrait: MOTOREX

We would like to spotlight our new member MOTOREX AG
A swiss family-owned company specializing in the development, production and marketing of lubricants, metalworking fluids, technical cleaning and care products as well as fluid equipment.
![]() | In dialogue
Interview with Adrian Schoch, Head of Application "The time has come for fluid automation" Check out |
![]() | One of the product highlights
Mobile suction unit for fuel Fak. 45280 Exhaust systems Check out |
The Ten Best Trade Shows For CNC Machine Shops
"Attending major manufacturing trade shows is a great way for machine shops and contract manufacturers to network with businesses and vendors throughout their supply chain. The opportunities you discover at an expo could even lead to long-term relationships that fuel your business for years. Here are a few of the best shows for job shops and CNC manufacturers to attend with the goal of attracting business and generating leads."
Check out
BuyMachines - Marketplace for High-Quality Production Technology

Are you looking for a machine? BuyMachines.com is the classifieds market for new and used machines, tools, components and software! Filter among more than 22,000 products by machine type, operating hours or price to find the machine you are searching for, quickly and precisely.
Take a look at these two machines for example:
![]() |
![]() |
|
| V-TRADE WZ 420 | CITIZEN C-16 | |
| V-TRADE | CITIZEN | |
| Milling machines | Lathes | |
Trade Fair Highlight: WARSAW METALTECH
Warsaw Metaltech is an industry specialized event. Aimed at bringing together all branches of the INNOVATIONS IN METALWORKING industry and creating convenient conditions for professional business contacts. Trade Fair For Metal Processing Technologies, Machinery and Tools will allow you to find potential business partners for your company.
WARSAW METALTECH: Official Website
|
Why is it worth it?
|
| 21 - 23 Jan 2025 | Location: PTAK, Warsaw, Poland |
Our Videos of the Month
And again we have a nice selection of CNC videos matching with events in January. Enjoy watching.
6 January: Three Kings Day |
15 January: Hat Day in the USA |
|
18 January: Day of the Snowman |
Zodiac sign Capricorn until January 20th |
More videos
Our Top Forum Threads of the Year
Would you like to know which topics have been most interesting for the community last year?
Here are our 7 most visited forum threads of 2024
| • Linear Rail Alignment & Stability in My First CNC Build | 54,094 views |
| • ASAP - cnc from scratch | 39,814 views |
| • Milltronics Partner 1 Kogna Conversion: Build thread | 34,025 views |
| • Operating above the rated speed of my servo motor? | 32,660 views |
| • WTB: Wireless Centroid MPG Pendant | 19,841 views |
| • Mach3 Mill - X axis suddenly 1/5th scale | 19,381 views |
| • Toroidal Transformer hookup | 16,612 views |
You want to get more involved within the community? We are always looking for forum moderators and professional geeks in CNC & manufacturing techniques. If you would like to become a moderator at IndustryArena and CNCzone, please get in touch with us.
Go here to the forum
Our Top Forum Posters of the Year
It has been a year full of exciting and lively discussions at CNCzone.Here are the most active posters in 2024:
|
joeavaerage 1149 posts |
|
||||||||
![]() |
||||||||||
joeavaerage and peteeng are far and away in the top places. Great respect and thank´s very much for such a great presence on CNCzone. On rank number three is our valued member davida1234.
We want to thank all our members who post in the forums last year. You´re the ones who keep our forum alive! Visit our forum
Push your business by advertising with IndustryArena
IndustryArena GmbH
Schneiderstr. 6
40764 Langenfeld
Phone: +49 2173 89 33 2 00
Fax: +49 2173 89 33 2 22
Web: www.industryarena.com
Court of registration: Amtsgericht Düsseldorf
Registration number: HRB 60638
Auth. representative: Frank Nolden, Dr. Markus Heering
VAT: DE263844177







WARSAW METALTECH: Official Website
Why is it worth it?













