At AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, the CHIRON Group will focus on the link between machining, automation and digital manufacturing. The company will show how compact production cells, pallet systems, integrated machining processes and digital order control can support manufacturers working with individual parts, small batches and high-variant production.
The presentation, from September 15 to 19 in Hall 10, Stand C52, is built around practical manufacturing scenarios rather than isolated machine functions. CHIRON is positioning its exhibits around steel, demanding materials and complex applications. The examples range from micromachining to complete machining and the production of large workpieces.
The central theme is the combination of machine platform, process, automation and digital control. For production teams, this is where many current challenges meet. Batch sizes are often smaller, part variants are increasing, and machines are expected to run with less manual intervention. At the same time, accuracy, process stability and throughput remain essential. Therefore, the systems shown at AMB address these requirements through pallet handling, robotic workpiece handling, modular machine concepts and integrated production order management.
Compact automation for micromachining
One of the main exhibits is the Micro5 XL, presented with two automation variants. The first combines the machine with a Variocell PALLET for live pallet handling. The second uses a Variocell UNO for robotic workpiece handling and additional process steps. Both configurations are intended for applications where accuracy, dynamics and efficiency have to be achieved in a very small footprint.
The practical relevance lies in the way automation is brought close to the machining process. In micromachining, workpiece handling and repeatability can strongly influence productivity, especially when small parts are produced in varying quantities. By using pallet or robotic handling, the machine can be integrated into a more autonomous production flow, while reducing manual loading effort.
CHIRON will also use the exhibit to show how a compact system layout can support high-output machining without requiring a large amount of floor space. For manufacturers dealing with small, accurate parts, this combination of machine and automation can be relevant where production space, handling effort and stable repeatability are all important factors.
Complete machining on one platform
For small and medium-sized series, CHIRON will present the MT 715 as a production center for integrated machining. The machine combines milling and turning with additional technologies such as gear cutting and polygon turning. According to the company, the aim is to machine complex parts from raw material to finished component in a continuous process.
This approach reduces the need to move parts between separate machines. In practice, fewer handling steps can help shorten throughput times and limit the risk of variation caused by reclamping. It also simplifies the production flow, because several operations can be planned around one machine platform rather than distributed across multiple stations.
The MT 715 is positioned for applications where flexibility and process integration are important. Its role at AMB is to show how different machining technologies can be combined for complex workpieces and changing production requirements. For manufacturers, the relevance is not only in the number of operations available, but also in the possibility of keeping more of the process inside one controlled setup.
Modular machining for large workpieces
The MILL 2000 represents the optimized MILL series and is aimed at the flexible machining of large and heavy workpieces, from individual parts to medium-sized series. CHIRON describes the machine concept as modular, allowing configurations to be matched more closely to specific production scenarios.
A key element is the wear-free torque swivel head, designed to maintain high dynamics and accuracy. For users machining large components, this matters because part size and weight often make handling more demanding. A machine configuration that supports stable machining and targeted setup can contribute to more reliable production, particularly where workpieces are complex or produced in limited quantities.
The use of standardized assemblies is also relevant beyond the machining process itself. CHIRON links this to delivery times, spare parts supply and maintenance. For production managers, these factors affect machine availability and long-term operating reliability. The MILL 2000 exhibit therefore highlights not only machining capability, but also the practical value of a machine architecture designed around configuration, serviceability and repeatable production conditions.
Pallet systems for variant production
Automation for high-variant production is another focus of the AMB presentation. CHIRON will show an FZ 16 S five axis with an optimized Variocell PALLET. The system now offers 26 pallets, giving manufacturers more flexibility when switching between workpieces and orders.
The company will also present an FZ 19 S five axis with a newly developed in-house pallet changer. The interchangeable system can be configured with two or three pallets for single-spindle machines. For double-spindle machines, 2 x 2 or 3 x 2 pallet configurations are available. The solution is freely accessible and can be retrofitted.
These pallet systems are intended to support longer autonomous machine running times, particularly when machining large and complex workpieces. For manufacturers facing frequent order changes, pallet capacity and accessibility can have a direct effect on scheduling flexibility. More prepared pallets can reduce interruptions between jobs, while retrofitting offers a route to extend automation without replacing the entire machine concept.
Digital order control across the cell
Alongside the machines and automation systems, CHIRON is expanding its SmartLine portfolio with a module for intelligent production order and automation solutions. The system is intended to support autonomous and flexible manufacturing concepts, especially for small batch sizes. It will be integrated into all live manufacturing solutions shown at AMB 2026.
This digital layer is important because automation only delivers its full value when orders, machine status and handling systems can work together. For small batches and changing part variants, the ability to control production orders intelligently can help keep automated systems usable in everyday production rather than being limited to highly repetitive work.
CHIRON will also use an Interactive Showroom to present its wider portfolio, including concepts for 5-axis machining from the Micro5 for intricate small parts to the DZ 22 W five axis for complete machining in series production. The focus is on the interaction between machine, process, automation and quality assurance, with advice linked to specific manufacturing requirements.
