1. Carbide materials and coating applications increased. Fine coating, ultrafine particles of cemented carbide materials is the direction of development; nano-coating, gradient structure coating and a new structure, the material coating will greatly improve the use of tool performance; physical coating (PVD) applications continue to increase.

2. New tool material application increased. Ceramics, metal ceramics, silicon nitride ceramics, PCBN, PCD and other tool materials to further enhance the toughness, the application of increasing.

3. Rapid development of cutting technology. High-speed cutting, hard cutting, dry cutting continue to rapid development, the scope of application in the rapid expansion.

4. Tool research more targeted. Tool manufacturers focus on R & D is no longer a generic brand and general structure. In the face of complex and variable applications and processing conditions, the development of more targeted blade groove structure, grade and the corresponding matching tool to replace the common groove, grade blades and knives.

5. Tool manufacturer's role change. From a simple tool production, supply, expansion to the new cutting process development and the corresponding set of technology and solutions for the development, to provide users with comprehensive technical support and services.

6. Increased degree of information, tool manufacturing enterprises to enhance cooperation, increased market competition.