MEBANE, NC, USA, Oct 12, 2026 – Sandvik Coromant has been named a Gold Honoree in the 2026 Industrial Innovation Awards for its CoroDrill DE10 solid drill, recognizing the solution as one of this year’s notable innovations in industrial and manufacturing technology.
Presented by New Equipment Digest (NED) and Plant Services, the Industrial Innovation Awards recognize technologies, tools, solutions and equipment designed to advance areas such as performance, efficiency, reliability, safety and return on investment across manufacturing and industrial operations.
CoroDrill DE10 is a short-hole drill featuring a replaceable-tip design engineered to combine the performance of a solid drill with the flexibility of an exchangeable-tip solution. Designed for high-volume holemaking across a broad range of materials, the drill helps manufacturers improve productivity while supporting consistent, reliable machining.
Helen Blomqvist, Global President of Sandvik Coromant was in attendance at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, to receive the Gold Honoree plaque from representatives at IndustryWeek.
The award adds to the distinction of CoroDrill DE10 as Sandvik Coromant continues to develop tooling solutions that help manufacturers improve machining performance, productivity, and process security.
About Sandvik Coromant
Together with our customers and partners, Sandvik Coromant leads the way toward a sustainable future, providing a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services to the world’s engineering industries. Over eight decades of hands-on experience have given us a wealth of knowledge in metal cutting and machining. This expertise transforms every challenge into an opportunity for innovation, collaboration, and progressive solutions. We aim to create positive change by promoting sustainability, efficiency, and growth to shape a future where innovation thrives. Part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik, Sandvik Coromant is shaping the future together.
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