- In April 2024, digital dentistry company UP3D launched the P55D high-end dry milling machine, marking a significant advancement in the dental dry milling segment. By integrating precision servo control and all-weather stable production technology, the P55D enables 24-hour continuous milling, enhancing productivity and efficiency for dental professionals. This innovation is expected to strengthen the adoption of advanced dry milling solutions in dental labs, driving growth in the high-precision segment of the market
- In March 2023, Planmeca introduced the PlanMill 35 chairside milling unit, equipped with both dry and wet milling capabilities. Designed for in-house fabrication of dental restorations, particularly using zirconium dioxide, this unit offers versatility and precision. Its ability to handle a wide range of materials positions it as a comprehensive solution for dental practices, contributing to increased adoption of integrated milling technologies and boosting market penetration in clinical dental settings
- In March 2023, Columbia Grain International (CGI) established Enrich Foods, LLC by acquiring Great River Milling in Fountain City, Wisconsin. This acquisition included the milling operations and a new state-of-the-art packaging and distribution facility, expanding CGI's capabilities in the food industry and enhancing their operational efficiency in packaging and logistics
- In October 2020, Archer Daniels Midland decided to keep its two dry ethanol mills in the US idle temporarily. These mills, with a combined annual production capacity of 575 million gallons, were expected to remain inactive through the end of 2020, with potential plans to resume operations in the first half of 2021
