WALTER to showcase live grinding, the ‘Grinder of the Year’ final and innovations at GrindingHub 2026
30.03.2026
Walter Maschinenbau GmbH invites trade visitors to the leading international trade fair GrindingHub in Stuttgart from 5 to 8 May 2026. WALTER will be represented at the UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS Group’s joint stand in Hall 9, Stand B50, where it will present a number of technological highlights and previously unannounced innovations relating to the future of tool production.
Innovations for the future of tool production
At GrindingHub 2026, WALTER will showcase a wide range of machine and software solutions:
- ATP – Automated Tool Production: WALTER’s comprehensive solution for fully automated tool production.
- VISION LASER: The new laser machining centre based on the proven WALTER VISION technology – for high-precision laser machining of tools.
- HELICHECK NANO: The measuring system for the precise, complete measurement of the smallest tools from 0.1 mm in diameter.
- In addition, further machines from the fields of grinding, EDM and measurement will be on display.
Visitors will also be able to:
- get to know the proven HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO software solution,
- experience the C.O.R.E. Panel as a modern, intuitive machine control system,
- and discover the wide range of customer care services offered by WALTER EWAG.
Final of the “Grinder of the Year” competition
As a technology partner of the main sponsor, UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS, WALTER is hosting the exciting final of the “Grinder of the Year” competition – an important contribution to promoting young talent in tool grinding technology.
The finalists will go through three practical stations:
- Programming their tool at the VDW stand using WALTER’s HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO software.
- Grinding the programmed tools on the HELITRONIC MINI PLUS at the WALTER stand.
- Quality control on the HELICHECK PLUS – also directly at WALTER.
The final will take place on 6 and 7 May 2026. The award ceremony is on 7 May at 3.30 pm.
Live grinding with Phil Hollinworth
On 8 May 2026, visitors can look forward to a special highlight:
WALTER enthusiast and LinkedIn influencer Phil Hollinworth will be demonstrating live at HELITRONIC MINI PLUS the impressive tools that can be manufactured using modern WALTER technology.
Free trade fair ticket
Interested parties can secure a free ticket online and visit WALTER at the UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS joint stand in Hall 9, Stand B50. We look forward to seeing you there!