Bobingen (Germany), Zogno (Italy), 13 May 2025 – The Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme GmbH and CMS SpA have entered into a groundbreaking technical partnership. The manufacturer of material- and process-specific cutting tools and the CNC machine manufacturer aim to fundamentally improve machining strategies for advanced materials. The expertise and resources of both companies will be used to develop comprehensive process engineering solutions for current customer needs. The cooperation includes the expansion of existing customer projects, joint trade fair appearances, and the development of new machining concepts. In Europe, the benefits of the integrated machining solutions will be demonstrated to a broad audience through workshops, webinars, and open days.
The partnership focuses on developing advanced processing strategies for high-performance materials such as composites and engineering plastics. By combining their combined strengths, Hufschmied and CMS offer integrated solutions that combine machine design, cutting tool technology and customized machining strategies. With the CMS ARES machine, which is specifically tailored to the specifications of Hufschmied was organized and at the location Bobingen The companies are creating a platform for optimizing machining parameters and strategies. This state-of-the-art machine enables testing, process refinement, and valuable insights for further developments in digital manufacturing solutions. These insights flow not only into the design of tools and machines, but also into customized solutions for customers.
Innovative process optimizations
A key aspect of the collaboration is the mutual commitment to process optimization. The tool manufacturer's experience in analyzing machining processes leverages the partnership to maximize precision, shorten cycle times, extend tool life, and thus develop cost-effective solutions for customers. Thanks to the extensive experience on the shop floor of both partners, every phase of the value chain, from material preparation to final machining, is seamlessly integrated. The result: more efficient processes, reduced scrap rates, and superior machining quality. "This partnership represents a significant advance in machining technology. By combining the state-of-the-art tool technology from Hufschmied With CMS’s expertise in CNC machines, the collaboration opens up new possibilities for efficiency, quality and sustainability in the processing of advanced materials,” say Christel Hufschmied, managing director of the Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme GmbH, and Matteo Radicioni, CEO of CMS SpA, agreed.