Hurco’s Unique Expertise in Control Technology and Dedication to Product Development to Be on Display at IMTS

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Hurco Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HURC) is set to make a significant impact at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. The company will showcase its latest innovations in CNC machine and control technology across a 16,000-square-foot booth. Highlights include:

- New AI assistive technologies like ChatCNC™ help bot and AI feature recognition
- Milltronics' INSPIRE+ platform with new control software
- Takumi's new graphical user interface for the die and mold industry
- Next-generation control concept designs
- Partnerships with Universal Robots, Kawasaki Robotics, SolidCAM, and Air Turbine
- Hurco Automation powered by ProCobots for flexible automation

Hurco's vertical integration of machine, control console, and software allows for rapid innovation and commercialization, positioning the company at the forefront of manufacturing technology as markets begin to recover.

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• Unveiling new AI assistive technologies including ChatCNC™ help bot
• Introduction of Milltronics' INSPIRE+ platform with new control software
• Launch of Takumi's new graphical user interface for die and mold industry
• Expansion of Milltronics into a new Indianapolis facility
• Strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Universal Robots and Kawasaki Robotics
• Integration of Hurco CNC machines with ProCobots collaborative robotic systems
• Vertical integration allowing rapid deployment of innovations and technologies

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• None.

Hurco Companies, Inc. will highlight the benefits of the company’s relentless focus on control technology and product development at 2024 IMTS Booth #338319

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hurco Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HURC), a leader in CNC machine and controls technology, is poised to make a significant impact at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago next month. Being North America's largest manufacturing technology exhibition, Hurco chose IMTS to unveil the results of its aggressive technology innovation and product development strategies. With an expanded 16,000-square-foot IMTS booth, Hurco will showcase how its unwavering focus on research and development is delivering cutting-edge technologies that drive productivity and profitability for customers worldwide.

Greg Volovic, President and CEO said, “Being at the forefront of technological innovation is in Hurco’s DNA. Our industry often underestimates the pivotal role of software and technology in modern manufacturing. At IMTS, every one of our CNC brands will showcase how we've pushed the boundaries of control technology. Our flagship Hurco brand will spotlight some of our new AI assistive technologies, including Hurco’s new ChatCNC™ help bot and AI feature recognition developments. Our Milltronics brand will debut new levels of precision, surface finish, and performance with a new vertically-integrated machine control system. The Takumi brand will introduce an entirely new graphical user-interface designed around the specific needs of the die and mold industry.”

IMTS attendees will also have the unique opportunity to engage with the latest concept designs of Hurco's next-generation control, including the premiere of a sleek new ergonomic console with an interactive control pod, offering visitors a hands-on experience. The Milltronics brand will spotlight its new INSPIRE+ platform, including the INSPIRE control software.

Volovic added, “Milltronics’ recent expansion into a new Indianapolis facility – strategically located near Hurco’s global headquarters – has accelerated product development for the brand and led to breakthroughs in our new INSPIRE+ control and the first INSPIRE-controlled true 5-axis machining center.”

Beyond control technologies and product line expansions, Hurco's presence at IMTS will extend across the entire venue, thanks to strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Universal Robots, Kawasaki Robotics, SolidCAM, and Air Turbine. Hurco Automation, powered by ProCobots, exemplifies the seamless integration between Hurco CNC machines and ProCobots collaborative robotic systems, eliminating tedious programming and enabling flexible automation across multiple machines. Additionally, Hurco's advanced control software now integrates effortlessly with industrial robot automation, highlighted by our recently announced collaboration with Kawasaki Robotics.

Hurco is ready to redefine the future of manufacturing technology at IMTS. With innovation and excellence at its core, Hurco invites you to witness the dawn of a new era in manufacturing, in which groundbreaking advancements set the stage for tomorrow’s industry leaders.

Volovic concluded, “Our vertical integration of the machine, control console, and software is a tangible competitive advantage, allowing us to swiftly deploy innovations, capitalize on emerging technologies, and respond to customer feedback. This comprehensive ownership over the technology and intellectual property embedded in our products enables rapid commercialization of advancements that directly benefit our customers. As the markets begin to recover, Hurco will be front and center, driving innovation and setting new industry standards for control technology and beyond.”

For more information about Hurco’s IMTS booth space and presence, please visit hurco.com/imts.

About Hurco Companies, Inc.

Hurco Companies, Inc. is an international, industrial technology company that sells its three brands of computer numeric control (“CNC”) machine tools to the worldwide metal cutting and metal forming industry. Two of the Company’s brands of machine tools, Hurco and Milltronics, are equipped with interactive controls that include software that is proprietary to each respective brand. The Company designs these controls and develops the software. The third brand of CNC machine tools, Takumi, is equipped with industrial controls that are produced by third parties, which allows the customer to decide the type of control added to the Takumi CNC machine tool. The Company also produces high-value machine tool components and accessories and provides automation solutions that can be integrated with any machine tool. The end markets for the Company's products are independent job shops, short-run manufacturing operations within large corporations, and manufacturers with production-oriented operations. The Company’s customers manufacture precision parts, tools, dies, and/or molds for industries such as aerospace, defense, medical equipment, energy, transportation, and computer equipment. The Company is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan, Italy, the U.S., and China, and sells its products through direct and indirect sales forces throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Company has sales, application engineering support and service subsidiaries in China, the Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, the U.S., and Taiwan. Web Site: www.hurco.com

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FAQ

What new technologies will Hurco (HURC) showcase at IMTS 2024?

Hurco will showcase AI assistive technologies like ChatCNC™ help bot, AI feature recognition, Milltronics' INSPIRE+ platform, Takumi's new graphical user interface for the die and mold industry, and next-generation control concept designs.

How large is Hurco's (HURC) booth at IMTS 2024?

Hurco's booth at IMTS 2024 is 16,000 square feet, expanded to showcase their latest technological innovations and product developments.

What partnerships will Hurco (HURC) highlight at IMTS 2024?

Hurco will highlight strategic partnerships with Universal Robots, Kawasaki Robotics, SolidCAM, and Air Turbine at IMTS 2024, showcasing integrated solutions and automation capabilities.

What is Hurco Automation powered by ProCobots?

Hurco Automation powered by ProCobots is a system that integrates Hurco CNC machines with ProCobots collaborative robotic systems, enabling flexible automation across multiple machines without tedious programming.