Fair Friend Group (FFG) will present its latest machine tools, automation technologies and digital manufacturing solutions at AMB 2026 in Stuttgart under the theme “Stopover.” The company will use the event to demonstrate how manufacturers can improve productivity, flexibility and investment efficiency through integrated production solutions.
FFG said manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to produce more efficiently while responding quickly to changing market conditions. Its approach combines machine tools, automation, digital technologies and service support to provide complete manufacturing solutions.
At AMB, FFG will offer an early preview of the new MAG MMH 630, a machine developed for demanding heavy-duty machining applications. The machine is designed for large and complex workpieces and combines high machining performance with precision and process stability. Target industries include energy, commercial vehicles, heavy equipment and aerospace.
The Witzig & Frank – Pfiffner InfinitE will also make its world premiere at the exhibition. The CNC rotary transfer machine combines the productivity of established rotary transfer technology with the flexibility of electromechanical CNC axes. The machine retains hydraulic clamping technology while adding CNC-controlled movement, allowing faster changeovers and simpler programming. FFG said the InfinitE is designed for medium- and high-volume production where high availability, short setup times and controlled operating costs are important.
The HESSAPP VDM 750 Plus will demonstrate FFG’s approach to integrated gear manufacturing. The vertical turning machine combines turning, gear skiving and additional processes in one system. This allows manufacturers to complete geared components with fewer production steps while maintaining precision and process reliability.
Digital technology will form another important part of FFG’s AMB presentation. The company will demonstrate Create MyVirtual Machine, a digital twin solution that reproduces the operation of a physical machine using its original control software. Manufacturers can use the virtual machine to test NC programs, machining processes and functions before equipment is physically built.
The digital twin can also help determine cycle times, identify possible collisions and optimise tool paths during the planning stage. After commissioning, it can support production planning, programming, process optimisation and operator training. FFG will additionally showcase MAG automation and turnkey manufacturing concepts aimed at improving overall equipment effectiveness, reducing energy consumption and increasing production visibility. Condition-monitoring technologies will be presented as tools for improving machine availability and maintenance planning.
The company will also highlight solutions for sectors including aerospace and defence, demonstrating how machines, automation and digital services can work together across complete production processes. “Manufacturing of tomorrow is not created by new machines alone, but by the interaction of technology, process expertise, and partnership-based collaboration,” said Dr. Sebastian Schöning, CEO, Fair Friend Group.
FFG brings together the long-standing expertise and traditions of the German, Swiss, Italian, American, Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese machine tool industries under one global group. Its portfolio includes renowned brands such as VDF Boehringer, CORCOM, DMC, Feeler, Hessapp, IMAS, Jobs, Leadwell, MAG, Meccanodora, Morara, Pfiffner, Rambaudi, Sachman, Sigma, SMS, SNK, Tacchella and Witzig & Frank. Together, these brands offer a highly innovative range of turning, milling and grinding solutions.
With its extensive product and technology portfolio, FFG is a preferred partner for metal-cutting machine tools and integrated manufacturing systems. Its solutions range from cost-effective and robust standard machines to sophisticated high-performance production systems and advanced automation concepts.
FFG technologies serve leading companies across a wide range of industries, including automotive, commercial vehicles, aerospace, machinery, metal processing, energy technology and general engineering. Supported by a comprehensive global network of manufacturing and sales facilities, subsidiaries and service centers, FFG maintains a strong international presence while ensuring close proximity to customers and markets.
