United Machining Solutions achieved a remarkable double victory at the Machine Tool Innovation (MTI) Awards 2025, organized by CECIMO. The group secured top recognition in two categories: UNITED GRINDING earned the Best Overall Solution award for its transformative “Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem,” while CHARMILLES received the Green Impact Award for its sustainability-driven initiative “Precision Redefined with 3D Shaping & LASER S 500 U.” The awards were presented at EMO Hannover 2025, underscoring the group’s strong technological leadership and innovative momentum.
UNITED GRINDING’s winning entry highlighted a decade of digital evolution, beginning with the creation of its unified C.O.R.E. platform—a foundation that shapes the operation, connectivity, and scalability of its CNC systems. At EMO 2025, the company unveiled the final integration of its digital ecosystem by linking machines, software, and services to Transaction-Network’s open customer portal. This unified environment gives users real-time oversight of their production, enhancing efficiency and paving the way for future-ready smart factories. Christoph Plüss, CTO of United Machining Solutions, emphasized the importance of the recognition, calling it a milestone in the brand’s long-term innovation roadmap.
CHARMILLES earned the Green Impact Award for its forward-thinking approach to sustainable precision machining. Its award-winning combination of 3DShaping and the LASER S 500 U platform enables the production of intricate micro-geometries with exceptional accuracy while significantly cutting energy usage and eliminating consumables. The method shortens lead times, reduces environmental impact, and lowers production costs—demonstrating that advanced precision engineering can be both high-performance and environmentally responsible. Head of CHARMILLES, Philippe Langel, highlighted that the project reflects a commitment to an industry where technological excellence and sustainability complement one another.
The MTI Awards, hosted annually by CECIMO, honor global excellence in machine tool innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness. Held during EMO Hannover, the 2025 ceremony reaffirmed the rising importance of digitalization and eco-efficient manufacturing in the industry’s future. The Machine Tool Innovation (MTI) Awards, hosted each year by CECIMO, celebrate leading advancements in the global machine tool sector. The 2025 edition was held during EMO Hannover and featured an expert panel discussion focused on the evolving landscape of industrial competitiveness. These awards are widely viewed as a key indicator of cutting-edge engineering, sustainable progress, and transformative technologies.
UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS ranks among the world’s largest machine tool manufacturers, generating more than USD 1.5 billion in annual sales. The company employs roughly 5,000 people and operates across more than 50 manufacturing, service, and sales locations, ensuring strong customer proximity and operational agility.
The organization is structured into two core divisions: UNITED GRINDING and UNITED MACHINING. UNITED GRINDING encompasses brands such as MÄGERLE, BLOHM, JUNG, STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA, WALTER, EWAG, and IRPD, offering a broad portfolio that includes surface and profile grinding systems, cylindrical grinders, tooling machines, and additive solutions. The UNITED MACHINING division brings together AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC, and SYSTEM 3R, providing EDM equipment, high-speed milling platforms, laser technologies, spindle manufacturing, and advanced automation systems.
