The latest workholding technology to boost productivity and efficiency

The global workholding devices market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing automation in manufacturing processes across diverse sectors such as automotive, machining, and metalworking. The market, estimated at $2.5 billion in 2025, is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 6% to 2033, reaching more than $4 billion by 2033. This expansion is fueled by the rising demand for enhanced precision and efficiency in manufacturing operations. Register now for our free Workholding Roundtable, taking place February 25 at 12PM ET, and hear from experts from EMUGE-FRANKEN USA and SMW Autoblok about what technological advancements help you achieve increased productivity.

Speakers

 

David Jones
Precision Workholding Product Manager
EMUGE-FRANKEN USA

David Jones has been the Precision Workholding Product Manager with EMUGE-FRANKEN USA for more than 28 years. EMUGE-FRANKEN USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of German parent company EMUGE-Werk Richard Glimpel KG, a leading manufacturer of precision clamping devices, tool holders, taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, and other rotary tools for over 100 years.

EMUGE designs, engineers and builds workholding solutions specific to the customer's machine, workpiece, operation and environment. And in Q3 2025, EMUGE introduced EvoGrip, a uniquely designed breakthrough modular workholding solution which includes its first standard high performance centering vise system. EvoGrip delivers maximum clamping force and full 5-Axis access in a compact solution setup, broadening EMUGE's high performance solutions for table-to-spindle tooling products.

 

Larry Robbins
President and CEO
SMW Autoblok

Larry Robbins joined SMW Autoblok in 2007 as National Sales Manager and was appointed President of SMW Autoblok’s Commercial Division in 2019, then CEO in 2024.

As CEO, Larry manages all strategic sales and marketing initiatives as well as overseeing SMW Autoblok’s North American sales team and customer base including machine tool dealers, OEMs, and channels currently under development. He also oversees international products and global product launches including our new wireless connectivity company, SMW Electronics.

Larry has over 40 years of experience in the machine tool industry and manufacturing. Prior to working for SMW Autoblok, he owned a successful manufacturers’ rep company for 13 years. Larry’s knowledge and ability in the machining industry began in his early youth when he worked side-by-side with his father who owned a prosperous distributorship in New Jersey.