Machine tool builder DMG MORI presented its Best Fit Portfolio alongside its established Machining Transformation (MX) solutions at AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, highlighting a modular approach to manufacturing investment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and contract manufacturers. The Best Fit Portfolio combines standardised machine platforms with the option to add automation and digital capabilities as production requirements evolve. The approach is designed for manufacturers facing rising operating costs, smaller batch sizes and skilled labour shortages, while seeking to maintain machining quality and control capital expenditure.
The portfolio includes three core machine platforms: the DMV 160 vertical machining centre for three-axis milling, the CLX 450 universal lathe for turning and the DMX 80 U for five-axis machining. The machines combine established mechanical platforms with digital and software capabilities that allow manufacturers to expand their production systems over time.
Selected machines are covered by an extended five-year warranty on key components, including turnMASTER spindle units, turretMASTER tool turrets and the ERGOline X control interface, depending on the machine type. The warranty is intended to provide additional planning certainty for job shops and contract manufacturers.
The machines are compatible with the CELOS X control architecture, enabling users to add digital software modules and automation at a later stage. DMG MORI said this allows manufacturers to begin with standalone machines and gradually move towards automated production cells as their requirements increase.
The machines also provide access to technology cycles such as the Gear Package ALL IN 2.0. Its gearBROACHING functions enable gear-cutting operations to be carried out on machines such as the CLX 450, reducing the need for dedicated gear-cutting equipment for certain applications. The Best Fit machines can also be used alongside existing MX production systems. In highly automated manufacturing environments, they can provide additional capacity for simpler workpieces, allowing advanced machining cells to focus on more complex components.
Dr Harald Neun, Executive Officer at DMG MORI, said the integrated system architecture enables manufacturers to adapt their capital investments throughout the equipment lifecycle through modular automation and digital connectivity. DMG MORI also highlighted financing options that can support equipment acquisition, including customised leasing structures and the use of trade-in values from existing machinery.
The DMV 160 displayed at AMB features a monolithic machine base, cast-iron components and roller guideways across its three axes. It offers X, Y and Z travels of 1,600 mm, 700 mm and 550 mm respectively, with a maximum table load of 2,200 kg and rapid traverse speeds of up to 42 metres per minute. Spindle options include an inlineMASTER unit with speeds of up to 15,000 rpm and a powerMASTER variant delivering up to 430 Nm of torque. The portfolio is intended to provide manufacturers with a progression from cost-effective standalone machining to automated and digitally connected production, depending on their operational requirements and investment capacity.
