MTP Group Gold Medal for the NEXCUT X99 Router Bit — DREMA 2026
The NEXCUT X99 nesting router bit from ITA TOOLS won the MTP Group Gold Medal at DREMA 2026. Why it won, the 11 sizes we stock and running parameters.
Gold Medal · DREMA 2026MTP Group, Poznań
At DREMA 2026 in Poznań, Poland (8–11 September 2026), the MTP Group awarded its Gold Medal to four products. One of them is the NEXCUT X99 nesting router bit from ITA TOOLS — the same X99 series you will find in our shop in 11 sizes.
MTP Group Gold Medal · DREMA 2026
Winner: ITA TOOLS Sp. z o.o. — NEXCUT X99 nesting router bit
Sources (in Polish): drewno.pl, biznes-meble.pl, maszynymeblarskie.pl
At a glance
- The award: the MTP Group Gold Medal, given to products presented at DREMA 2026.
- Who judged: a competition jury chaired by Prof. Jerzy Smardzewski of the Poznań University of Life Sciences.
- What for: Dual Cut® cutting-edge geometry, multiplied negative cutting edges, an edge layout designed for chip evacuation, and Platinum® coating.
- Where to buy in London: Smarter Production — Authorised ITA Tools distributor for London & Greater London.
What the MTP Group Gold Medal is
The Gold Medal is an award given by the MTP Group — the organiser of the Poznań International Fair — to products entered by trade fair exhibitors. At DREMA 2026, the International Fair of Machines, Tools and Components for the Wood and Furniture Industry, four products received the medal:
- ProNest machining centre — SERON,
- NEXCUT X99 nesting router bit — ITA TOOLS,
- 3DeCon product configurator — DPS Software,
- ISKRA RX PRO set — K&K Katarzyna Brzezińska.
Entries were assessed by a competition jury chaired by Prof. Jerzy Smardzewski of the Poznań University of Life Sciences. The X99 was the only cutting tool among the winners — the kind of tool every nesting shop runs in its machine every day.
Why the NEXCUT X99 won
According to the winners' description, the bit combines four features:
- Dual Cut® cutting-edge geometry — designed to give a clean finish on both the top and bottom edge of the board.
- Multiplied negative cutting edges and a unique edge layout — for finish quality and effective chip evacuation.
- Longer tool life — a result of the geometry and the way the chips are cleared.
- Platinum® coating — reduces material build-up and protects the cutting edge from high temperature.
What it means on a nesting table
When nesting melamine-faced board, you have to protect two faces at once: the top decorative layer and the bottom face sitting on the spoilboard. A compression bit handles this with opposing helix directions — some edges pull the chips down, others push them up — so both faces are pressed towards the core of the board instead of being torn outwards. We explain the principle in What Is a Compression Router Bit and When Should You Use One? and the causes of chipping in Panel Nesting with Melamine Chipboard: How to Avoid Chipping on Both Faces.
The X99 series is a solid carbide compression bit with a Z2+6 edge arrangement and Platinum coating, made for nesting — exactly this job.
From the DREMA 2026 fair
In an interview recorded at the fair by the MTP Group, Artur Pastuszak of ITA TOOLS talked about the award-winning bit. As he explained, the NEXCUT X99 was developed by ITA's engineers in Mielec as a compression bit for efficient nesting of chipboard:
Full interview transcript — Artur Pastuszak, ITA TOOLS (English translation)
At this year's DREMA fair we are presenting a solid carbide solution — the X99 NexCut router bit. It is a compression bit we use for efficient nesting work with chipboard. It is an innovative solution developed by our engineers in Mielec, and we offer it to our customers as a forward-looking tool that lets them get the most out of this type of nesting work.
It features a special 2+6 cutting-edge arrangement, which makes chip evacuation easier, improves circulation, and it doesn't heat up during work. These are compression bits with Platinum coating — the newest solution we are presenting to our partners. The bits offer very long tool life and very efficient cutting. We can run at feed rates of around 20–25 metres per minute, so comparable with diamond tools.
This is the wood industry's big event. It is the key fair for the wood-industry segment, and we always take part with pleasure. It is always a celebration of this industry; among European fairs, it is the key fair in Poland. So, as a company that is a leader and has these solutions ready for the wood industry, we always want to take part — as a bigger team, with a large stand, many solutions and new products that help our customers and partners work more efficiently and productively.
Our product portfolio covers the full range that customers in the wood industry can use: from cutting and routing, to specialist machining, to new solutions such as composite materials. So I really encourage you to visit our stand, because — from tool holding, through pre-cutting, to specialist cutting on production lines — we can offer a solution to every customer.
Transcript of the DREMA fair (MTP Group) video, translated from Polish by Smarter Production. Minor spoken-language slips corrected; one unclear word omitted.
X99 sizes available in our shop
We stock 11 sizes of the X99 series — from 6 to 16 mm, including the imperial 3/8" (9.52 mm) and 1/2" (12.7 mm). All solid carbide, right-hand, Z2+6.
| Code | D × I | L / S | Price ex VAT | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X99.06.022.070.06PR | 6 × 22 | 70 / 6 | £48.09 | — |
| X99.08.022.070.08PR | 8 × 22 | 70 / 8 | £50.49 | — |
| X99.95.254.762.95PR | 9.52 (3/8") × 25.4 | 76.2 / 9.52 | £54.10 | — |
| X99.10.025.080.10PR | 10 × 25 | 80 / 10 | £55.30 | — |
| X99.10.035.080.10PR | 10 × 35 | 80 / 10 | £57.70 | — |
| X99.12.025.080.12PR | 12 × 25 | 80 / 12 | −5% → £63.95 | |
| X99.12.035.080.12PR | 12 × 35 | 80 / 12 | £72.13 | — |
| X99.13.254.762.13PR | 12.7 (1/2") × 25.4 | 76.2 / 12.7 | £76.34 | — |
| X99.13.381.889.13PR | 12.7 (1/2") × 38.1 | 88.9 / 12.7 | −20% → £71.17 | |
| X99.16.035.090.16PR | 16 × 35 | 90 / 16 | £113.61 | — |
| X99.16.050.100.16PR | 16 × 50 | 100 / 16 | £125.03 | — |
Dimensions in mm: D — diameter, I — cutting length, L — overall length, S — shank.
Prices ex VAT as of 11 September 2026 — see the product page for the current price and availability. Volume discount in our shop: 3 pcs −3%, 5 pcs −5%, 10 pcs −10%, applied to the promotional price where one applies.
Running parameters from the series data sheet
| Diameter | Feed rate | Spindle speed |
|---|---|---|
| ø10 mm | 15–23 m/min | 18,000–24,000 rpm |
| ø12 mm | 17–26 m/min | |
| ø16 mm | 18–30 m/min |
Manufacturer's ranges for the X99 series. The right values depend on your machine, work holding, board and extraction — start in the middle of the range.
X99 series at Smarter Production
Authorised ITA Tools distributor for London & Greater London. We'll match the diameter and cutting length to your machine and board.
Frequently asked questions
Is the X99 in your shop the same bit that won the Gold Medal?
Yes. The award went to the NEXCUT X99 nesting router bit from ITA TOOLS — in our shop it is the X99 series (codes starting with X99.).
Which diameters are available?
6, 8, 9.52 (3/8"), 10, 12, 12.7 (1/2") and 16 mm — 11 sizes in total, with 10, 12, 12.7 and 16 mm in two cutting lengths.
What is the X99 designed for?
Nesting chipboard and other wood-based panels, where you need a clean top and bottom edge in a single pass.
Who awards the Gold Medal?
The MTP Group, organiser of the DREMA fair in Poznań. In 2026 the entries were judged by a jury chaired by Prof. Jerzy Smardzewski of the Poznań University of Life Sciences.
Credits and sources
- Award information (in Polish): drewno.pl (26.08.2026), biznes-meble.pl (25.08.2026), maszynymeblarskie.pl (09.09.2026).
- Video: interview with Artur Pastuszak (ITA TOOLS Sp. z o.o.) recorded and published by the DREMA fair (MTP Group) — original on Facebook. Transcript, translation and English subtitles: Smarter Production.
- Fair photos (medal presentation, trophy, display with the “Competition winner” board): DREMA 2026 material published on Facebook; copyright belongs to their authors (ITA TOOLS Sp. z o.o. / MTP Group).
- “Gold Medal 2026” mark: MTP Group.
- X99 bits in the header and illustration: ITA Tools product photos; graphic composition: Smarter Production.
- Nesting-table illustration background: computer-generated (Higgsfield).
- Prices, promotions, sizes and running parameters: smarterproduction.co.uk shop, as of 11 September 2026.
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