Starrag Present Full Portfolio At MACH

11 February 2026

At MACH, Starrag will showcase a range of new technologies not yet seen in the UK. With numerous exciting innovations introduced over the past 12 months, the Starrag stand at the UK’s premier event will be packed with cutting-edge developments.

At the Birmingham NEC from 20th to 24th April, on Stand 320 in Hall 19, Starrag will showcase everything from new machine technologies to its virtual showroom platform. The centrepiece of the stand will be the impressive new Bumotec 191neo machine, highlighting its versatility with a demonstration of a complex medical device.

Destined to be an attractive proposition for MACH visitors, the Starrag Bumotec 191 turn/mill centre has earned the nickname 'Swiss army knife' due to its versatility, and the three small letters added at the end of its name indicate a further development of the top model from Switzerland.

A comprehensive machining solution, the Bumotec 191neo allows manufacturers to produce parts from bars or blanks using next-generation linear motors, 7 axes, and 3 spindles with 5 simultaneous axes and up to 90 tools. This versatility will be demonstrated at MACH with the ‘air cutting’ of a complex medical turbine component that requires no fewer than 16 tools, demonstrating a plethora of simultaneous multi-axis machining operations. The new model combines concentrated expertise within a very ergonomic housing. Its large glass panels and strategically positioned access doors provide a clear view of the various areas of the machine and improved access for operators, which will appeal to MACH visitors eager to witness industry-leading innovation up close.

Designed for stable production with minimal operator intervention, the new 191neo features an upgraded HMI touchscreen interface with a Windows-based PC and a host of additional automation options. The progress of ongoing machining operations, programming setup, or production monitoring can be tracked in real time. Overall, the turn/mill centre is intuitive and easy to learn, providing a clear advantage in a job market where highly skilled personnel are in short supply.

Starrag supplies this production centre in versions with vice 'P', multiple vice 'PRM', and counter spindle/vice combination 'RP' with bar capacities of 42, 50, or 65mm. The variant on show at MACH will be the counter spindle 'R' machine with the retake spindle that collects parts for secondary rear end operations. The Bumotec 191neo is not just a single machining solution, but twelve different machines on one platform. It is only with this variety that the specific requirements of typical users from medical technology, the luxury goods industry, and micromechanics can be optimally met both economically and technologically.

Customer requirements can be met thanks to the modular design. Different peripheral devices, such as temperature-controlled high-pressure systems, chip conveyors and bar loaders, are available. Users can machine numerous complex and demanding workpieces in a single setup because the Bumotec 191neo can not only turn, mill, grind, and polish, but can also handle less frequent machining operations such as gear hobbing and diamond cutting.

While the compact Bumotec 191neo takes centre stage at MACH, Starrag's recent innovations also include larger machines that are too substantial to showcase at an exhibition. The new Dörries VT 28 vertical turning centre can machine heavy components up to 17 tonnes, with a maximum diameter of 2.8m and height of 2.65m. This multifunctional, high-precision vertical turning centre offers a class-leading torque of 11kNm with 98kW on the main S1 drive, suitable for aerospace, power generation, and offshore sector applications.

Equally impressive is the new Heckert X-series of 5-axis machining centres. Developed by Starrag's HPMS (High Performance Machining Systems) division, the Heckert X-series includes the smaller Heckert X50 and the larger X70, X80, and X90 models, offering improved work envelopes and capacity.

These machines have a 20% smaller footprint than their predecessors while providing improved productivity through 80mm diameter ball screws and rapid traverse rates of 80m/min. The modular construction kit approach enables customers to tailor optimal machining solutions with tool magazines that hold up to 600 tools and payloads of 2 tonnes.

At MACH, Starrag will also showcase its latest innovations from its wide-ranging portfolio of high-performance, solution-oriented machine tools, including the extensive Bumotec turn/mill product lines that can now be explored in the company's virtual showroom (https://showroomvud.starrag.com/).

The Starrag team will also be eager to showcase the advantages of the new Droop+Rein FOGS HD at MACH 2026. Designed for large components, the Droop+Rein FOGS HD is a 6-axis overhead gantry-type machining centre available in various sizes, with traverse ranges from 3 to 31m in the X-axis, 3 to 6m in the Y-axis, and 1.5 to 2.5m in the Z-axis. The Droop+Rein FOGS HD is a highly efficient machine that delivers unmatched precision with quick, dynamic axis movements and an extremely high torque range from 2,400 to 7,500Nm for machining large parts. No matter the size of the component or industry sector, Starrag are the experts to speak to at MACH.