Walter is providing new insert widths up to 19 mm to the standard product range.

Walter presents vibration-damping Accure·tec technology.

With the G4014-P groove turning holder and the double-edged DX18 indexable inserts, Walter is launching a new system for grooving and parting off on the market. The screw of the innovative new "SmartLock" insert clamping is fitted on the side.

Walter is introducing three new high-feed milling cutters: The Xtra·tec^® XT M5008 high-feed milling cutter for diameters of 16–66 mm (⅝–2½"), and the two MC025 Advance and MD025 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters for diameters of 1–25 mm (⅛–1"), with application ranges that perfectly complement one another.

Walter is launching a new system specially designed for grooving along a shoulder with the G3051-P groove turning holder and the new MX22-2L/R indexable inserts.

Walter is introducing a new double-sided indexable insert for turning machining operations under the designation "MU5". The insert can be used universally both for steel forged parts in automotive series production, such as drivetrain or gearbox components, and for components made from stainless materials.

Walter has reached an agreement to acquire the privately owned US based company Melin Tool Company, a manufacturer of solid carbide and HSS end mills, drills and countersinks.