Machining Transformation (MX) for future-proof manufacturing

At this year's DMG MORI Chicago Innovation Days 2023 at its U.S. headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Machining Transformation (MX) was the highlight -including technology integration, automation solutions, digital transformation (DX), and green transformation (GX). The concept of MX is to provide customers with holistic solutions. Visitors learned how combining various technologies in just one machine can increase efficiency by considering additional functions such as turn-mill, grinding, additive manufacturing, or ultrasonic technologies. By adding automation and digital solutions from DMG MORI, green transformation is a result of such improvements, allowing more sustainable production and maximizing customers' profits.

DMG MORI USA showed more than 25 advanced machines in its 21,000ft² showroom, hosting more than 1,000 visitors throughout the four days of the event.

Customers experienced 5-axis excellence, turning, grinding, horizontal boring, and additive manufacturing technologies. In addition, visitors connected with several DMG MORI Qualified Products (DMQP) partners displaying peripherals and accessories.

DMG MORI's Automation Solutions had a strong presence at this event with presentations and hands-on demonstrations, offering standard and custom automation solutions for any use case designed for customers to achieve unmanned production. The pallet handling PH Cell 300 premiered for the first time in the U.S., automating the DMU 50 3rd Generation. The NHX horizontal machining center with MATRIS Robot Cell was another highlight shown in the Hoffman Estates Solutions Center for the first time. Several automation technologies were also paired with digital solutions to shed more importance on the concept of machining transformation.

DMG MORI USA also hosted Illinois Representatives of Congress Sean Casten, Bill Foster, and Raja Krishnamoorthi visit the Chicago Solutions Center during the event, meeting with Dr. Masahiko Mori, James V. Nudo, and Mark Mohr, and discussing some of DMG MORI's latest innovations in the manufacturing industry.

DMG MORI USA also hosted members of Illinois Institute of Technology, who with DMG MORI Federal Services is developing a national center for advanced manufacturing in Chicago. They discussed shared goals of providing the workforce training to prepare the millions of new workers needed to help revive American semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors as well as cultivating applied research and development (R&D) in critical industrial sectors.

The event's last day is dedicated to the DMG MORI Academy and Education. DMG MORI USA hosted students from various high schools and universities, educating future talent through the DMG MORI USA Academy and National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), represented by Montez King.

In 2023, DMG MORI USA celebrates its 40th Anniversary with the numerous technological and system advancements during this period.

With experts present from a diverse array of industries, customers were able to discuss holistic technology solutions and financing options, in addition to observing the in-depth manufacturing demonstrations.