International

18.09.2026

Internationaler Wissensaustausch am SKZ

Das Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ empfing kürzlich zwei Fachleute aus den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten zu einem intensiven Trainings- und Qualifizierungsprogramm im Bereich Kunststoffschweißen und Fügetechnik.

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Nikolajus Gavrillinas, co-founder and CEO of Litilit

01.07.2026

New Vilnius Factory for Femtosecond Lasers

Litlit is developing a high-capacity femtosecond laser production facilitiy, designed to reach an annual production capacity of up to 3,000 lasers within a few years of launch.

Trendthema Special

29.06.2026

Why Smart Factories are Still Leaving AI on the Table

Despite billions in investment and years of experimentation, a striking number of manufacturers are still not realizing the full operational value of AI technologies.

Trendthema International

From left to right: Paul McCormack, CEO and a founding board member of Hydrogen Ireland, Minister Timmy Dooley, Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and Luigi Crema, President of Hydrogen Europe Research.

28.06.2026

Ireland’s EU Presidency: Strengthening Europe’s Hydrogen Leadership

Ahead of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union beginning on 1 July, Irish and European representatives gathered in Dublin to discuss the role of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in strengthening Europe's position.

International

26.06.2026

EWM Presents a Fresh Air Blower with App Control

Eith the Powershield Vent Pro, EWM is introducing a fan unit that ensures a reliable supply of fresh air during welding. The device can be connected to its own app via a Bluetooth interface.

International

24.06.2026

Evonik Opens AEM Application Center in Shanghai

Evonik’s Innovation Factory has opened an Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) application technology center to test its high-performance Duraion membranes in real-world operating conditions.

International

23.06.2026

US Robot Industry Returns to Double Digit Growth

The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11 % year-on-year, to reach 38,000 units in 2025. This recovery is driven by robust growth in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors.

International

23.06.2026

SKZ Awards “Premium Partner Research 2025” to Tarkett

The SKZ Plastics Center has named Tarkett GDL S.A. a “Premium Research Partner 2025.” for, among others, their collaboration with the EZD, Selb, Germany, in the development of a sophisticated UV-curable inkjet ink and next-generation PVC plastisols.

International

17.06.2026

Nickel Oxides Double Reduction Speed

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials show that nickel oxides can accelerate hydrogen-based steel production by a factor of two, reducing energy consumption and supporting more sustainable metallurgical processes.

International

16.06.2026

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops HYTANK Technologies for Sustainable Mobility

Fraunhofer IFAM is developing resource-efficient manufacturing and joining technologies for large-scale, double-walled hydrogen tanks made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) as part of the “HYTANK” research project. The goal is to enable lightweight, leak-tight and cryogenically stable LH₂ tanks for the future of emission-free aviation.

International

13.06.2026

Frimo and Chango Announce Strategic Global Technology Partnership

Frimo Innovative Technologies and Chango Group have entered into a strategic global technology partnership. Frimo has been developing technologies and production solutions for plastics manufacturing since 1962. Chango Group, founded in 1996, specializes in manufacturing, automation and welding technologies.

International

12.06.2026

Höganäs Publishes Sustainability Report 2025 and Reaches 2030 Climate Targets Ahead of Schedule

Höganäs has published its Sustainability Report 2025, showing strong progress across climate, circularity and diversity. The company has reached its 2030 Science Based Targets for scope 1 and 2 emissions five years ahead of schedule, while also meeting its targets for process residuals and gender diversity.

International

11.06.2026

Laser Micromachining in Medtech

A look at the essential role of femtosecond laser micromachining in the production of life-saving medical devices

International

Extreme high-speed Laser Material Deposition (EHLA) enables the additive deposition of functional surfaces with high precision and speed. This allows components to be efficiently coated, repaired, or manufactured with close-to-final-contour precision.

10.06.2026

Longer Service Life for Moulds and Tools

Manufacturing and maintaining die-casting tools professionally is crucial to the foundry industry: As one of the most expensive assets, these tools play a decisive role in determining quality, efficiency and costeffectiveness.

International

09.06.2026

Böhler Welding Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

In 2026, Böhler Welding celebrates its 100 year anniversary and honours the legacy by connecting with the global community and sets the stage for the future. 