Introduction
As Davenport Machine closes out 2025, we reflect on a transformative year marked by groundbreaking innovations in multi-spindle machining and an unwavering commitment to customer success. This year-in-review highlights our achievements, celebrates the partners who made them possible, and previews what’s ahead for 2026.
Celebrating Our Partners: Employees, Customers & Suppliers
2025 Success Built on Strong Partnerships
None of our achievements would be possible without the dedication of our teams and trusted partners:
- Our Team: From machine operators and assembly personnel to engineering, our applications group, maintenance, quality control, sales, and office staff—thank you for driving Davenport's growth and excellence.
- Our Customers: With 130+ years in business, Davenport's longevity is built on strong customer relationships. Whether you've been with us for decades or just partnered with us, your trust fuels our innovation.
- Our Suppliers: Your quality parts and services enable us to manufacture the world's best multi-spindle machines and deliver products we're proud of.
PMTS 2025: Major Multi-Spindle Machine Innovations
Davenport's Breakthrough Announcements at the Precision Machining Technology Show
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) in Cleveland, Ohio was a landmark event for Davenport. We introduced industry-leading innovations designed to boost productivity and reduce downtime for our customers across both our Model B and Hybrid platforms.
Model B + IEMCA NEXT 25 Bar Loader: Automatic Bar Loading for Maximum Throughput
One of our most significant unveilings was integrating the IEMCA NEXT 25 Bar Loader with the legendary Davenport Model B multi-spindle machine. This innovative automatic bar loading system is now available on new and OEM remanufactured Model B machines.
Key Benefits:
- Automated operation: Automatically loads round and hex bars into the machine without operator intervention
- Faster reload time: 20-second bar reload cycle eliminates production halts for manual loading
- Increased throughput: Significantly boosts output on long-running jobs by removing bar-loading bottlenecks
- Reduced material waste: Shorter remnant lengths comparable to stock reel systems save on material costs (shorter than comparable bar feeder systems on the market)
- Simplified learning curve: The NEXT 25 preserves Davenport's traditional feeding mechanisms
This solution is ideal for manufacturers running high-volume, long-job machining operations and seeking to maximize productivity with minimal setup changes.
The Davenport Hybrid platform received significant enhancements focused on chip control and tool longevity. Our newest feature, Hybration, is a macro programming tool designed to automate chip breaking on cross-working tools.
Why Chip Control Matters: In difficult-to-machine materials—including aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel—string-like chips can tangle on cutting tools, causing premature tool failure and incomplete features. Hybration solves this by enabling operators to easily program chip-breaking cycles directly into their machine’s CNC control.
Additional Chip Control Improvements:
- Enhanced machine guarding in traditionally vulnerable areas
- Protection against chip buildup that can compromise machine performance
- Extended tool life and reduced scrap parts
Davenport Hybrid: Advanced Milling Capabilities & Compact Tool Attachments
Our PMTS demo showcased transformational milling capabilities developed specifically for the Davenport Hybrid machine. Every milling attachment has been engineered for flexibility, functionality, and ease of setup.
Design Innovations:
- Compact, modern architecture: Unlike earlier bolt-on attachments that were bulky and difficult to set up, Hybrid milling attachments use a dovetail interface for simple installation
- Faster changeovers: Compact design significantly reduces machine setup time when transitioning between jobs
- CNC-integrated controls: Tool centering and surface speed optimization are faster and more precise with integrated CNC control
- Expanded machining versatility: Multiple attachments for main side spindles and sub-spindles allow customers to run diverse parts with a single machine
Whether you need drilling or milling capabilities, the Davenport Hybrid’s modular attachment system maximizes flexibility without complexity.
2025 Support Initiatives: Dedicated Customer Success Platform
Hybrid Machine Customer Onboarding Drives Support Innovation
To support new customer growth and ensure maximum uptime for customers, we significantly expanded our Hybrid Solutions support platform.
Hybrid Solutions Support Site: Faster Help, Better Knowledge
Instant Access to Technical Support:
- QR code integration: Located in the machine manual, on machine decals, and on technicians’ business cards there are QR codes linking directly to our Hybrid Solutions support site
- Rapid response: Average ticket response time of just under 7 minutes—industry-leading support when you need it most
- Dedicated technician network: Submitted support tickets are routed to available technicians for rapid issue resolution
Knowledge Center: Self-Service Technical Resources
Beyond ticketed support, our expanded knowledge center contains:
- Comprehensive technical documentation
- Setup guides for common operations
- Maintenance best practices
- Troubleshooting resources
This self-service approach empowers your team to solve issues faster while reducing downtime.
Why This Matters for Your Bottom Line: Customer feedback is critical to our continuous improvement process. The Hybrid Solutions platform enables us to gather real-world data, identify improvement opportunities, and roll out machine enhancements that directly address operator needs.
Looking Ahead: Davenport's 2026 Roadmap
New Machine Enhancements & Training Opportunities
Our team is excited about 2026. With multiple development projects already underway, expect announcements of new machine enhancements and features throughout the year.
Model B Operator Training Courses
Davenport’s Model B operator training program continues in 2026. Professional training ensures your team maximizes machine capabilities and maintains peak performance.
To learn more and register:
Factory Tours & Site Visits
Interested in seeing a Davenport machine in action? Visit our Rochester, NY manufacturing facility to tour our production floor and see machines in various build stages. Our team is ready to discuss solutions for your production needs.
Conclusion: Thank You & Looking Forward
Despite a difficult economic climate with rising costs, we continually strive to provide our customers the best products at the best price.
As we enter 2026, we remain committed to innovation, quality, and the partnerships that have sustained 130+ years of machine tool excellence.
From our team to yours—we wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous new year. Let’s make 2026 the best year yet!