With a working area of 1,500 × 3,000 mm, traverse speeds of up to 50 m/min, and intuitive operation through DATRON next, the DATRON MLmax Pro expands the DATRON milling machine portfolio into a new size category. The new machine will be showcased alongside proven DATRON high-speed milling solutions, live machining demonstrations, and high-performance DATRON milling tools.

A new size class for machining large-format workpieces

The DATRON MLmax Pro is designed for machining large-format sheets and workpieces. Its working area of 1,500 × 3,000 mm (59.1 × 118.1 in) accommodates an internationally common standard sheet size. This enables DATRON to address applications that previously fell outside the capabilities of its machine portfolio due to workpiece size. 

Despite its dimensions, the DATRON MLmax Pro remains true to a key DATRON principle: delivering high dynamics even during short axis movements and along complex contours. The machine achieves traverse speeds of up to 50 m/min. This performance is enabled by a newly developed Y-axis drive concept, optimized moving masses, and a machine structure engineered for high rigidity.

Fast changes in direction, combined with precise acceleration and deceleration, help reduce machining times even when producing smaller contours.

The new large-format machine also follows DATRON’s established approach to intuitive operation. The DATRON MLmax Pro uses DATRON next, combining its large working area with an easy-to-use interface and features specifically designed for sheet machining applications.

High-speed milling for a wide range of manufacturing requirements

In addition to the DATRON MLmax Pro, DATRON will showcase several proven solutions from its milling machine portfolio.

The DATRON neo is designed to make getting started with milling particularly easy. The compact machine combines intuitive operation with high process reliability and is especially well suited for users looking to integrate milling into their production environment quickly and easily.

For demanding productivity and series production requirements, DATRON will showcase the DATRON MXCube. The high-speed milling machine combines high material removal rates with excellent precision and surface quality. Its robust machine design, high dynamics, and powerful high-frequency spindles provide the foundation for efficient and cost-effective machining processes.

With the DATRON M8Cube, the company will also showcase a solution for the efficient machining of aluminum housings, profiles, and front panels, as well as other non-ferrous metals and composite materials.

Live demonstrations will highlight how machining strategy, tooling, machine concept, and intuitive operation work together as an integrated process.

 
High-performance tooling as part of the machining process

At AMB, DATRON will also demonstrate that machining productivity depends on more than the machine tool alone. Among the solutions on display will be the new DATRON Roughing End Mill Pro.

The DATRON Roughing End Mill Pro was developed to deliver high material removal rates while maintaining reliable process stability. It complements DATRON machine solutions particularly well in demanding roughing applications.

“Bringing metal to life”: Experience machining processes live

Under the motto “Bringing metal to life,” DATRON will give AMB visitors the opportunity to see its technologies in action. Live machining demonstrations will showcase the strengths of each machine concept and highlight the applications for which they are best suited.

DATRON application experts will also be on hand to discuss specific parts, materials, and manufacturing requirements with visitors and explore solutions that combine precision, productivity, and ease of use.

Visitors can obtain trade show tickets through the registration page on the DATRON website: Registration for AMB 2026 | DATRON AG.

DATRON at AMB 2026
September 15 to 19, 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Hall 7, Booth 7B21

The new location at “Am Innovationsfeld 1” represents a clear commitment to the region and to industrial value creation in South Hesse. DATRON was founded in 1969 in Darmstadt-Bessungen and was based in Mühltal-Traisa from 1975 to 2025. With the new building, the previous locations in Mühltal-Traisa, Darmstadt, Reinheim, and Lindenfels-Winterkasten were consolidated into a single corporate headquarters. Groundbreaking took place on March 31, 2023, and the move-in was on July 1, 2025.

In his address, CEO Michael Daniel emphasized that the new building was far more than concrete, steel and glass: it was a deliberate investment in the company’s future, in improved processes, shorter distances, modern workplaces, and further growth. In doing so, DATRON was not only creating additional space but, above all, better conditions for quality, precision, efficiency, and collaboration.

Additional welcoming remarks to the guests were delivered by Dirk Widuch, Managing Director of the South Hesse Business Association; Lutz Köhler, First Deputy District Administrator of the Darmstadt-Dieburg district; Tobias Silbereis, Mayor of Ober-Ramstadt; and Dr. Arne Brüsch, former CEO and current member of the DATRON Supervisory Board.

Following the ceremony, attendees were given a tour of the new building, offering them a glimpse into the new corporate headquarters with approximately 17,000 square meters of floor space on the 45,000-square-meter DATRON site. Particular interest was shown in the technical section of the building, which includes the technology center, milling shop, training workshop, and various assembly areas. There, it becomes clear how technology, development, production, training, assembly, and the tool grinding shop will be even more closely integrated in the future.

For DATRON, the new headquarters marks an important step into the next phase of the company’s development. Consolidating the previous locations improves coordination, accelerates processes, and strengthens the company’s performance. Employees also benefit from modern workspaces, a functional environment, and high-quality jobs close to where they live. For the region, the new building sends a strong signal: industrial value creation, technological precision, and regional ties go hand in hand in southern Hesse.

“This building is more than just a new location. It is a promise,” said Michael Daniel, making it clear that DATRON does not want to wait for the future but rather actively shape it.

In the afternoon, the festivities continued with a large summer party. Employees, their families, and friends of the company celebrated the new location together with the rest of the workforce, enjoying culinary delights, live music, and a children’s program. Thus, the day served simultaneously as an official ceremony, an expression of gratitude to all involved, and a collective step into the future.

Under the motto More than Milling, DATRON demonstrates in Hannover how efficient, precise, and networked manufacturing of the future is.

The new DATRON neo product family

With the new DATRON neo product family, high-speed milling has never been easier. From the compact entry-level solution DATRON neo Entry to the powerful professional machine DATRON neo Pro, each variant offers the optimal mix of user-friendliness, precision, and efficiency. Thanks to the innovative DATRON next control, the machine series impresses with its intuitive operation, space-saving design, and attractive price-performance ratio. Plug & Play, a clear machining area, and immediate readiness for use make the neo product family the ideal solution for modern manufacturing environments.

Highest precision in a compact design – now with linear scales

With the DATRON M8Cube LS, DATRON takes proven performance to a new level of precision. Integrated linear scales ensure highly accurate results – perfect for users who demand the highest quality even in limited space.

Compact precision for your 5-axis machining

The DATRON Axis5 enables high-precision 5-axis machining – sequential or simultaneous – in a single setup. The compact rotary swivel unit can be seamlessly integrated into the DATRON M8Cube or MXCube and impresses with RTCP, stable kinematics, and an optional rotary feedthrough for automation. The result: maximum flexibility with minimum effort.

More power, less contamination – the new DATRON neo extraction system

The new extraction set for the DATRON neo offers three times higher performance and optimized chip collection. Improved brush holders, larger hose cross-sections, and optimized flow control ensure clean results and significantly reduced contamination. The control system activates the extraction automatically, making it much easier to machine sheet material.

Smart features for maximum efficiency

• DATRON next 3D probe calibration: Fully automatic 1-click calibration saves time, reduces sources of error, and increases process reliability—ideal for series production.
• DATRON next OPC-UA integration: Standardized interface for data exchange according to the umati scheme—perfect for IoT and smart factory connections.
• DATRON next MailAlert: Automatic email notifications for machine events such as program end, malfunctions, or maintenance requirements – for greater clarity and flexibility.
• DATRON tool length probe: Optical, wear-free measurement with integrated blow-off unit and breakage control – for maximum precision and process reliability.

DATRON – more than machines

Behind every DATRON machine is a complete ecosystem: intelligent accessories, software extensions, and innovative tool technology. At EMO 2025, visitors will experience how DATRON solutions revolutionize the entire workflow – from the idea to the finished component.

Invitation to EMO 2025

Visitors will receive a free EMO day ticket and can discover how DATRON makes the workflow smarter, more efficient, and more economical at the DATRON booth in Hall 012, Booth C21 from September 22 to 26, 2025 – More than Milling.

Among other things, DATRON will be presenting “DATRON next” on all machines, a groundbreaking control software that has been continuously developed since its market launch in 2016. DATRON next enables both beginners and professionals to operate their milling and, more recently, dispensing machines easily and safely.  

The pioneering DATRON next user interface allows intuitive control via swipe gestures and makes the DATRON machines of the current model generations almost as easy to operate as a smartphone. Thanks to the integrated camera and multi-touch display, users can capture their workpieces in a matter of seconds, without complex numerical input. The software offers further simplifications such as the option of simulating machining processes in 3D and correcting them in advance if necessary. 

For experienced users, “DATRON next” offers comprehensive functions for adjusting machining parameters and supports the creation of complex programs. This combination of user-friendliness and performance sets standards in the field of high-speed milling and dispensing. 

DATRON next 3.3 – Easier and more efficient milling 

DATRON’s continued innovative strength is particularly evident in the evolution of the DATRON next machine control. Release 3.3 has now been rolled out for the user community. It impresses with additional new features such as automatic switch-off, easier editing and program templates. 
 

Sustainable: Switch off vacuum and shut down computer after program execution 

The already extremely energy-efficient DATRON machines now allow even more, you can save even more energy by specifying directly in the execution options that the vacuum should be deactivated at the end of the program. There is also the option to shut down the computer automatically.  

The shortest way to the goal: Inserting file paths in the editor 

DATRON next’s editor toolbox now allows you to insert the path of a file in SimPL syntax directly into the source code using the new “Insert file path” function. Alternatively, the file path can also be copied to the clipboard first. 

Template help: Program templates when creating new programs 

When creating a new program, DATRON next Release 3.3 now displays a list of all possible templates that can be used as the basis for the new program.

Trade visitors can experience further exciting details at the DATRON AMB stand in Stuttgart. 

The complete exhibition program and the possibility to request free trade fair tickets are available at https://www.datron.de/de/events/amb. 

The mechanical engineering specialist from southern Hesse will be presenting selected highlights from its extensive portfolio of machine, tool and service solutions and demonstrating live how they successfully cover a wide range of applications under the objective of “Optimizing Efficiency”.  

The highlights of the AMB presence include the following production solutions:  

DATRON neo  

The new edition of the legendary DATRON compact milling machine impresses in its third generation with numerous functionalities that are otherwise only known from the “big ones”.  

DATRON MLCube Pro  

The large-format greatness comes up with a highly ergonomic access concept and efficient chip management. Let the chips fly!  

DATRON evo 600  

The most flexible dispensing solution since the early days of gluing and sealing technology impresses as an agile stand-alone solution but can also be fully integrated into an industrial processing line.  

DATRON next  

The unrivaled (r)evolution of machine controls continues to amaze experts. In short release cycles, users regularly receive new functionalities to increase their efficiency and productivity.  

DATRON stands for innovative and future-oriented machine and product concepts  

Ergonomics and Clarity 
DATRON machines are designed to be intuitive to operate and clearly laid out to ensure a smooth workflow in industrially demanding environments, but also in workshops with smaller batch sizes.  

Sustainable Since 1988  
For over thirty years, DATRON machine solutions have been impressing customers with their resource-saving energy consumption without compromising on performance and precision. 

Time is Money: Time Savings  
With DATRON machines, production companies increase their efficiency by increasing their productivity and competitiveness through shorter machining times.  

Dynamics and Precision  
DATRON machines offer high dynamics and precision, enabling users to machine even complex workpieces with maximum accuracy.  

On all five AMB trade show days, DATRON experts will be available to guests for a non-binding exchange and advice at eye level in Hall 7 at Stand C22. 
 

Free trade fair ticket codes can be requested at Registration for AMB 2024 | DATRON AG.  

The aim in developing this industrial machine for gluing and sealing applications was to create a cost-effective and flexible concept that allows customers to choose from machine types with or without a cabin.

The DATRON evo 600 has a light overall appearance thanks to its differentiated color design but has the necessary robustness for unmanned industrial use.

The free-arm axis concept of the dispensing machine offers great flexibility for many automation options, while removable cabin parts enable easy integration into production systems.

The tilting and swiveling touch terminal also make the intuitive DATRON next software physically easily accessible and ensure ease of use for all application requirements.

Michael Daniel, CEO of DATRON AG, commented enthusiastically on the award: "With the DATRON evo 600, we at DATRON have received the seventh Red Dot Design Award. We make our innovative strength clearly tangible in the look and feel of our machine design. We are delighted about this success, which illustrates our sustainable DATRON innovation management not only through technical functionalities, but also through added value such as ergonomics and an attractive design language. Trade visitors will have the opportunity to get to know the DATRON evo 600 live at the DATRON stand C22 in hall 7 during the AMB show 2024 in Stuttgart."

DATRON last received a Red Dot Award in 2019 for the machine design of the DATRON MXCube high-performance machine tool. Previously, in 2016, the company impressed with the fully native communication design of the DATRON next machine control, which can be operated intuitively via touch and swipe gestures. DATRON received further Red Dot Awards for its outstanding product design of the DATRON neo (2016), DATRON D1 pure (2015), DATRON M8Cube (2013) and DATRON D5 (2010) machine tool solutions. 

The Red Dot Design Award is an annual design competition for product and industrial design, brand and communication design as well as design concepts, in which the Red Dot is awarded as a quality label. 
 
When awarding the DATRON evo 600, the jury of around 40 international independent experts emphasized the clear aesthetic design language of the machine design and the successful synthesis of precision, flexibility and user-friendliness.

Numerous guests were invited to the celebrations, including high-ranking political decision-makers, representatives of leading banks and important partners from the construction industry. Their presence underlined the importance of this project for the region and the German economy as a whole.

The new DATRON headquarters, which will be completed in the next construction phase, will not only expand the company’s production capacities, but will also serve as a center for innovation and cooperation for the 4 DATRON locations Mühltal-Traisa, Darmstadt, Reinheim and Lindenfels-Winterkasten, which are currently within driving distance and will finally be brought together in Ober-Ramstadt. With state-of-the-art technology and a sustainable building concept, DATRON AG is setting an example for future-oriented growth.

In his speech, the CEO of DATRON AG, Michael Daniel, emphasized the history of the building project and the long-term significance of the new location:

"This roofing ceremony is not only a symbolic milestone, but also a sign of our commitment to our employees, customers, and the region. We are proud to open a new chapter in our company history here in Ober-Ramstadt and to further expand our innovative strength. I wish this location, our company and the future of Germany as a business location all the very best. May our new building be a symbol of our joint successes and our continuous growth."

The shell of the building has been completed, and the interior work has already begun. Completion and move-in are planned for spring 2025. DATRON AG is looking forward to welcoming its customers, partners and the public to the new company headquarters in the fall of 2025.

"Volunteer medical first aid is not something that can be taken for granted. We are very pleased that the Muehltal community has its first responders and are happy to contribute to medical first aid with our donation of 3,000 Euros," emphasizes Michael Daniel, CEO of the Muehltal-based mechanical engineering company. Dr. Arne Brüsch, former DATRON CEO and main shareholder, has been an active supporter of the Traisa first responders from the very beginning and adds: "This project regularly saves lives, and more than 55 missions so far in 2024 speak for themselves. That’s why we were also delighted to privately support the new first responder vehicle with an additional 1,000 Euros."

The Muehltal first responders, a first responder group of the Nieder-Ramstadt/Traisa local German red Cross association, provide life-saving first aid on a voluntary basis and bridge the time until the arrival of the rescue service or emergency doctor. They are an important part of the local rescue chain and also look after relatives at the scene.

The work of the first responders is financed exclusively by donations, which are used for protective clothing, emergency vehicles, fuel and necessary equipment. Since their foundation in 2019, the first responders have already provided first aid in emergencies 466 times. In 2023, the 10-strong team of First Responders Nieder-Ramstadt/Traisa, led by Marco Reibold, responded to over 120 emergencies, impressively demonstrating its important role in the community.

The donor companies are proud to contribute to the safety and health of the citizens of Muehltal by supporting the valuable commitment of the Mühltal first responders.

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From left to right: Dr. Arne Brüsch, main shareholder of DATRON AG, Marco Reibold, Head of the First Responders Nieder-Ramstadt/Traisa and Michael Daniel, CEO of DATRON AG at the vehicle presentation in May 2024.

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, DATRON experts from the dispensing sector will unveil the result of years of development work: the DATRON evo 600. This next-generation production solution has the potential to revolutionize the dispensing world in an instant. In addition to the presentation, visitors can expect exciting insights into the future of DATRON dispensing technology. With short and concise technical presentations and accompanying live demonstrations, DATRON wants to infect the guests with its enthusiasm for the latest innovation in the machine portfolio.

Among the highlights of the DATRON evo 600 are its intelligent pump control, the contour-running measurement, the numerous features of the DATRON next control software and, of course, the impressive dispensing speed. As with all DATRON machines, special attention was paid to operator ergonomics.

On the following day, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, milling applications will be the focus of the program for connoisseurs and experts. At 11:00 and 14:00, guests will be given a guided tour of the most interesting product developments from DATRON.

The tech highlights include the compact DATRON neo (Series 3), which offers even more customer benefits than before. In addition, powerful accessories for effective and economical working with all DATRON milling machines are just as much a part of the in-house exhibition concept as the brand new solution from the field of dispensing technology: DATRON evo 600. Last but not least, customer care offers relating to technical service, training and user support are also focus topics for DATRON’s Tech Day 2.

Last-minute guests can still register at events@datron.de with reference to the focus "Dispensing" (23.04.2024) or "Milling" (24.04.2024).