Mazak will showcase its latest innovations during the company's biennial DISCOVER 2025 event, which will be held October 6-10 at its North American headquarters in Florence, KY.
With live demonstrations on over 30 machines within one location, DISCOVER 2025 offers attendees the opportunity to experience a full range of productivity-enhancing solutions through four Action Areas: Advanced Machining, High-Volume Production, Multi-Tasking Technology and Shop Solutions. In addition, attendees can take part in keynote and technical panel presentations covering industry trends and best practices, explore Mazak MPower Complete Customer Care services and speak with experts about financing solutions available through Mazak Capital Equipment Financing (MCEF).
"We honor our responsibility to the industry by ensuring DISCOVER directly reflects the trajectory of manufacturing," said Dan Janka, President of Mazak Corporation. "As manufacturers across North America navigate a highly competitive and rapidly evolving landscape, Mazak serves as a partner that delivers innovation and demonstrates how to put it into action."
The Advanced Machining Action Area will spotlight progressive technologies for processing complex parts. For full 5-axis machining, visitors will experience the VARIAXIS C-, i- and i-NEO series of VMCs as well as HCN NEO Series HMCs.
In the High-Volume Production Action Area, Mazak's SYNCREX Series of Swiss-type machines for high output of small, precise parts will take center stage along with the company's HQR 250/3 NEO next-generation high-efficiency, two-spindle/three-turret CNC turning center.
Mazak's INTEGREX and QUICK TURN Series machines will be on full display in the Multi-Tasking Action Area to show attendees how to increase output and make more with DONE IN ONE part processing capability. Mazak Multi-Tasking provides maximized machine utilization and single-set-up part production, and at DISCOVER 2025 manufacturers can gain firsthand insight into how it improves part quality and accuracy.
Mazak's new grinding integration packages for its INTEGREX i-H and HYBRID Series of Multi-Tasking machines will be featured in the Multi-Tasking Action Area. These packages enable automated multi-surface grinding-including outside diameter (O.D.), face, internal diameter (I.D.) and inclined grinding-without manual intervention. The result is enhanced geometric accuracy, enhanced surface finish and reduced environmental impact, the company reported. Consolidating operations into a single set-up reduces lead times, floor space, the need for outsourcing and overall manufacturing costs while offering the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing market demands.
In the Shop Solutions Action Area, Mazak will demonstrate its cost-effective Ez Series that gives shops of any size access to Mazak reliability and performance. A highlight of this year's event, attendees will get an exclusive look at the new VTC-Ez Series Vertical Traveling Column Machining Center. Engineered with the Ez compact design and powered by SmoothEz CNC control technology, the new series gives shops more options to maximize production.
Mazak MegaStir will highlight the advantages of high-speed friction stir welding (FSW). Mazak MegaStir FSW technology will be paired with a Mazak VC-Ez 16 CNC turning center to show visitors how FSW provides a versatile joining solution for the mechanized welding of dissimilar metals without toxic fumes and molten spatter. Instead of current and voltage used in arc welding, FSW joins with heat produced by the rotational downforce and friction generated by a cylindrical shouldered tool and profiled pin. Heat generated between the welding tool and workpiece plasticizes the materials before reaching their melting points, forging a strong joint. FSW minimizes the heat-affected zone (HAZ), which is typically the weakest part of a weld. Instead of a HAZ, FSW creates a thermo-mechanical zone that retains the base metal's strength because of its refined grain structure. This results in a stronger, more reliable weld. Residual stresses are also lower, reducing distortion and improving overall structural integrity. The process does not require filler wire or shielding gas and joins in a single pass and at all positions and orientations.
All Mazak machines are automation-ready, and DISCOVER 2025 offers production managers, CEOs and operations directors the opportunity to speak directly with automation experts and discuss how they can integrate scalable automation into their production operations. From customized to standard solutions, such as the Ez LOADER compact cobot automation system and the PALLETECH High-Rise System (PHS), automation unlocks significant output improvements to meet today's manufacturing demands.
Mazak will also showcase its latest digital innovations in connectivity, monitoring, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity tools. These technologies offer practical solutions that help shops optimize performance, elevate operational efficiency and safeguard their intellectual property in an increasingly connected manufacturing environment.
For continued learning and professional development, a dynamic curriculum developed by Mazak manufacturing experts will be available to all event attendees. As a complement to panel discussions and knowledge sharing, tours of Mazak's own manufacturing facility will be offered throughout the week of DISCOVER 2025. The Mazak iSMART FACTORY, where Mazaks make Mazaks, provides immersive learning on how technology and digital innovations drive manufacturing results.
The company will also spotlight its Mazak MPower Complete Customer Care program that provides end-to-end support for every Mazak machine tool and MCEF, which gives customers access to factory-direct low-cost financing on Mazak machines.
For more information contact:
Mazak Corporation
P.O. Box 970
Florence, KY 41022-0970
859-342-1700
www.mazakusa.com