Tooling manufacturer
Paul Horn, which is represented in the UK by Ringwood-based
Horn Cutting Tools Ltd, held its ninth biennial
Technology Days Open House at its Tübingen headquarters in southern Germany (14-16 May), attended by around 3,300 visitors from 33 countries. A total of 50 partner companies also took part in the event.
Visitors were able to expand their knowledge during six specialist presentations —
Mastering processes in theory and practice, which were accompanied by live machining demonstrations. Topics included machining of aluminium with PCD tools, machining small bores, grooving, parting off, form grooving and turn-milling.
Those who wanted to explore subjects in more detail were then able to take part in moderated demonstrations in three live production areas. In addition, two presentations focused on Horn’s internal product configuration and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Visitors were able to see and test these on site.
From a pasta machine and a braking system for an intercity express train, throught to a combustion chamber for an Ariane engine, the tooling manufacturer displayed over 60 impressive exhibits that had been produced with the help of Horn tools. Additionally, 20 demonstration components were machined live on various machines.
As well as extensive freedom of movement around the production facilities in the two manufacturing plants at the Tübingen site, visitors were given an insight into the process from powder to the finished blank for an insert at a special exhibition organised by
Horn Hartstoffe GmbH. Two presentations on the TransKI and MetaLearn projects funded by the
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) also took place.
Markus Horn, Paul Horn GmbH’s managing director, said: “The
Horn Technology Days 2025 were a complete success. The feedback from our guests not only confirmed this, but more than exceeded our expectations. We are already looking forward to 2027, when it will be time to welcome visitors again.”