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CNC Machining Centres

 DN Solutions DVF 5000 Gen 2 5‑axis VMC enters GCC market; demo units arriving at Jebel Ali Free Zone ahead of SteelFab 2026.

DMG MORI Additive+Subtractive Showcase confirmed for REAM Show Dubai (24–26 Sep 2024) with live hybrid machining demos.

HFO UAE “Smart Shop” Upgrade adds remote diagnostics and spindle health monitoring across all Haas UMC and VF platforms.

Sheet‑Metal Forming

LVD Dyna‑Press Pro electric press brake gains adaptive laser angle control; 40 % lower power draw than legacy hydraulics.

Servo‑hydraulic crowning systems now standard on ≥3 m press brakes ordered for Abu Dhabi aerospace clusters.

Drilling & Rolling Solutions

Faccin launches on‑site commissioning hub in Khalifa Industrial Zone to support heavy plate‑rolling lines for tank farms.

Multi‑spindle CNC drilling centres with tapping heads see brisk demand from UAE valve and manifold producers.

Automation, AI & “Lights‑Out” Shifts

• UAE’s Operation 300bn fund releases new 10 % CapEx rebate on Industry 4.0 hardware, including cobots and pallet pools.
• Dubai‑based integrators report a 45 % YoY jump in collaborative‑robot cell installations across metal shops.
• Real‑time OEE dashboards now connect directly to FANUC and Siemens controls under new MoIAT interoperability guidelines.

Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

• IE3‑Class Motors Mandatory for all new industrial machines from 30 Dec 2024 under Cabinet Resolution 136‑2023.
• Free‑zone factories installing high‑efficiency drives qualify for up to 100 % customs duty rebate on imported spare motors.
• Sharjah plants trial regenerative spindle drives and “sleep” modes that cut idle power by up to 60 %.

GCC Industry Event Calendar 2025–26

What It Means for Our Customers

• Faster Turnarounds: New 5‑axis and hybrid machines slash setup and cycle times, enabling same‑day prototypes.
• Lower Operating Costs: Electric press brakes and IE3 motors reduce energy bills while supporting Net‑Zero 2050 goals.
• Higher Compliance: Local commissioning hubs and mandatory efficiency rules ensure every installation is fully certified.

Fresh Arrivals & Next Steps

DVF 5000 Gen 2, Dyna‑Press Pro and regenerative‑drive upgrades land in our demo centre this autumn. Book a live cutting trial or virtual walk‑through via the contact form.

Stay tuned – we’ll release a video recap direct from SteelFab 2026 as soon as the doors open!