TOKYO, Japan, Mar 10, 2026 – DMG MORI has developed “Adaptive Coolant Flow,” a new solution that automatically optimizes high‑pressure coolant flow during machining. The function reduces excessive coolant usage while maintaining machining performance, contributing to lower energy consumption, reduced CO2 emissions, and progress in Green Transformation (GX).
Rising global energy prices in recent years have led to increasing electricity costs in manufacturing, making sustainable production systems more important than ever. While DMG MORI already provides energy-saving functions such as “GREENMODE”, peripheral equipment like coolant systems still account for a considerable share of total energy consumption. Precise coolant flow control therefore enables direct reductions in both operating costs and environmental impact.
Adaptive Coolant Flow automatically optimizes high‑pressure coolant flow according to the cutting tool. The system consists of two elements: software that calculates and regulates the optimal flow rate, and a control unit on the coolant tank. Conventional systems discharge coolant at maximum pressure by default, causing unnecessary coolant and energy loss.
In comparison, Adaptive Coolant Flow reduces the energy consumption of high-pressure pumps by over 80 %*1 while maintaining tool life and surface quality. Its complex high-pressure piping components, which cannot be machined with traditional cutting equipment, are realized with additive manufacturing on DMG MORI’s LASERTEC 30 SLM. The compact design enables efficient pressure and flow control integrated directly onto the coolant tank. Built-in sensors monitor flow rate, pressure, concentration, and temperature, with all data displayed in real time on ERGOline X with CELOS X.
Beyond reducing energy costs and CO₂ emissions, Adaptive Coolant Flow also minimizes mist generation and coolant evaporation in the machining area, significantly decreasing total coolant consumption. This results in fewer refills, higher operability, and stable automated production, particularly during unmanned nighttime and weekend operation.
DMG MORI will continue to address customer needs with highly functional and reliable products that deliver long term value.
About DMG MORI
DMG MORI is a worldwide leading manufacturer of high-precision machine tools and sustainable technologies that are at the heart of global value chains. In the “Global One Company” more than 12,000 employees are in direct contact with over 100,000 customers from 57 industries. DMG MORI is globally present in 88 countries with 16 production plants, 113 sales and service locations.
Integrated automation and end-to-end digitization solutions expand the core business with lathes and milling machines, ultrasonic, lasertec and additive manufacturing. The entire manufacturing know-how from more than 152 years flows into technology excellence for the focus industries Aerospace, Automotive, Die & Mold, Medical and Semiconductor. Customer-oriented services accompany the entire life cycle of a machine tool – including training, repair, maintenance and spare parts service. The strategic fit of automation, digitization and sustainability fits perfectly with DMG MORI’s vision and mission statement: We empower our customers in manufacturing and digitization! We want to be the most attractive machine tool manufacturer worldwide with digital and sustainable products!
