CHARMILLES Named Finalist at the 2025 CECIMO Machine Tool Innovation (MTI) Awards

20/08/2025 - 09:00 (heure d’Europe centrale)

Geneva, Switzerland

August 20, 2025

UNITED MACHINING and its laser brand CHARMILLES are proud to announce its selection as a finalist for the 2025 CECIMO Machine Tool Innovation (MTI) Awards, recognizing its pioneering work in laser micromachining.

The nomination highlights the breakthrough integration of CHARMILLES’ latest innovation — the LASER S 500 U equipped with the new 3DShaping function. This advancement represents a significant step forward in overcoming long-standing limitations in laser machining, particularly in the field of high-precision micro component manufacturing.

While full details of the technology will be officially unveiled at EMO Hannover 2025, the 3DShaping function is designed to redefine performance standards in terms of precision, repeatability, and process sustainability. It reflects CHARMILLES’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support the evolving needs of advanced industries, including semiconductors, medical devices, and microelectronics.

The CECIMO MTI Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the machine tool industry, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact on European manufacturing competitiveness.

CHARMILLES invites all industry professionals, partners, and media to visit its booth at EMO Hannover 2025 for a first-hand look at this transformative technology.

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UNITED MACHINING delivers comprehensive, integrated solutions to manufacturers of precision parts, tools and molds, helping them to move seamlessly from idea to finished product. Our portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining and additive manufacturing machines. Our advanced spindles, automation, tooling, and digitalization solutions are designed to boost productivity and efficiency through intuitive control, making them easier to use. With global support and a strong local presence, UNITED MACHINING is committed to driving innovation forward through energy-efficient, safe, and clean manufacturing.

The competencies and technologies of UNITED MACHINING are incorporated within the brands AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC, and SYSTEM 3R.

UNITED MACHINING is part of the UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS group, together with UNITED GRINDING.