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Companies

18.08.2026

ASMPT announces Bassel Haddad as Group CEO

Event

17.08.2026

AMB 2026: SW Presents Multi-spindle Machining and Mobile Automation

chwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW) will present machining and automation systems for different production volumes and industries at AMB 2026 in Stuttgart. The exhibits on stand C51 in Hall 10 include the four-spindle BA 342 machining centre, the new BF 15-21D for larger structural components and the mobile S-cell robot cell.

Economy

16.08.2026

Global PHA and PEF Production Capacity Could Approach Two Million Tonnes by 2036

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and polyethylene furanoate (PEF) are emerging bioplastics with potential applications in packaging, textiles and medical products. According to the IDTechEx report “Bioplastics 2026–2036: Technology, Market, Players, and Forecasts”, their combined global production capacity could approach two million tonnes per year by 2036.

Event Technologies

14.08.2026

IMTS 2026: Prima Power Presents Laser Processing Technologies

Prima Power will present its Laserdyne laser processing technologies at IMTS 2026, taking place from 14 to 19 September at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will exhibit at booth 13522.

Research

13.08.2026

Are Gas Turbines Ready for the Hydrogen Economy?

A International research team from the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials showed how hydrogen affects Nickel-base superalloys at elevated temperatures.

Companies Products

10.08.2026

Positioning Technology for Aerospace and Optics

Peiseler is expanding its product portfolio into additional application areas and will showcase several examples. At AMB 2026, the company will present further developments of its swivel units and positioners for applications in the aerospace and optical industries.

Event

09.08.2026

Fakuma 2026. The World of Plastics Meets at Lake Constance

The 30th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 12 through 16, 2026.

Event

08.08.2026

Sustainable Flame Retardant Solutions and New Regulations

The international conference “Trends in Fire Safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics”, will take place on September 30 and October 1, 2026, at SKZ – The Plastics Centre in Würzburg, Germany.

Emerging Bioplastics Drive Industry Growth

The innovation of novel bio-based plastics with advantageous material properties looks set to drive continued industry growth moving forward.

Event

06.08.2026

Industrial Energy Infrastructure, Power & Thermal Systems Summit

The future energy use by industry at large will be a critical factor for competitiveness. Securing reliable industrial power, redesigning thermal infrastructure and building future-ready energy systems is inevitable.

Practical Tip Interesting Facts

05.08.2026

Weld Overlay - the Right Coating for Your Next Job?

Over time, even the toughest metal parts can succumb to wear and tear, leaving operations vulnerable to equipment failure and unplanned downtime. Protective coatings, such as weld overlays, play an integral role in minimizing wear and tear and enhancing corrosion resistance.

Research

The PFAS-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating is selectively modified by laser-based microstructuring. The structured surface (right) relieves internal stresses and enables the use of water-based lubricants.

04.08.2026

PFAS-free coatings

Fraunhofer ILT is developing laser-based manufacturing processes for applying PFAS-free functional coatings to metal components, plain bearings, and elastomer rollers.

With TANICS™R-TIG, a solution has been developed for the nuclear industry that enables the remote execution and subsequent inspection of weld seams on containers with radioactive material.

31.07.2026

New welding solution for applications in the nuclear industry

Sponsored: When radioactive materials need to be safely enclosed in containers, every detail counts – especially the weld seam. With TANICS™ R-TIG, a robot-assisted welding system for nuclear applications, and the forceTig® high-performance TIG process from EWM, a new solution has been developed specifically for this challenge.

Companies

31.07.2026

Oerlikon Metco Coatings receives Nadcap accreditation

Oerlikon Metco Coatings has received Nadcap accreditation for its site in Dukinfield near Manchester. Together with the existing AS9100 certification, the accreditation confirms that the facility meets defined quality and process requirements for the aerospace industry.

Moving Away from PFAS with Next-Gen Lasers

According to experts at femtosecond laser company Litilit, replacing PFAS will require speeding up the adoption of femtosecond lasers.

Latest News:

ASMPT announces Bassel Haddad as Group CEO

AMB 2026: SW Presents Multi-spindle Machining and Mobile Automation

Global PHA and PEF Production Capacity Could Approach Two Million Tonnes by 2036

IMTS 2026: Prima Power Presents Laser Processing Technologies

Are Gas Turbines Ready for the Hydrogen Economy?

Positioning Technology for Aerospace and Optics

Fakuma 2026. The World of Plastics Meets at Lake Constance

Sustainable Flame Retardant Solutions and New Regulations

Emerging Bioplastics Drive Industry Growth

Industrial Energy Infrastructure, Power & Thermal Systems Summit

Weld Overlay - the Right Coating for Your Next Job?

PFAS-free coatings

New welding solution for applications in the nuclear industry

Oerlikon Metco Coatings receives Nadcap accreditation

Moving Away from PFAS with Next-Gen Lasers

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