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The SECO Inspiration Through Innovation event has quickly established itself as a ‘must-attend’ occasion on the UK’s manufacturing calendar. At the 2026 event, scheduled for 25th and 26th February, Starrag is pleased to once again participate as an innovation partner. With a comprehensive seminar programme and dozens of technical partners showcasing innovations in cutting tools, workholding, CAM software, automation, and measuring technology, Starrag is proud to have a machine featured at the event.
With keynote speakers, demonstrations, and seminars addressing the most relevant challenges in industry, the event at SECO’s UK headquarters in Alcester is not to be missed. From a Starrag perspective, the industry benchmark in technologically advanced machine tools will showcase the impressive new Bumotec 191neo machine, demonstrating its versatility with a machining demonstration of a complex medical turbine component.
The Starrag Bumotec 191 turn/mill centre has earned the nickname ‘Swiss army knife’ because of its versatility, and this will be highlighted on the medical turbine head that is manufactured from 22mm diameter 303 stainless bar stock and requires 16 tools to complete the part. As a comprehensive machining solution, the Bumotec 191neo enables 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. The new model combines concentrated expertise within a highly ergonomic housing. Its large glass panels and carefully placed access doors offer a clear view of the different areas of the machine and better access for operators. This will appeal to event attendees 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.
Starrag supplies this production centre in versions with vice ‘P’, multiple vice ‘PRM’, counter spindle ‘R’, which will be at the SECO ITI event, and the counter spindle/vice combination ‘RP’ and with bar capacities of 42, 50, or 65mm. 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 are met through the modular design. A variety of 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 also handle less frequent machining operations such as gear hobbing and diamond cutting.
