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The Exhibition of Metal Processing Technologies and its accompanying events are set to be notable, as in previous years. In 2025, Industrial Spring will feature two additional halls.
The synergies between the trending topics of circular economy and digital transformation were demonstrated at the KPA trade fair in Ulm, Germany using current application and best-practice examples.
The first welding robot cell has been upgraded to the G4 Welding Robot System – and the de-installed components will function as a source for spare parts for the second oldest robot cell.
ABB announced it has completed the acquisition of Siemens' Wiring Accessories business in China, to broaden ABB’s market reach and complement its regional customer offering within smart buildings.
Caracol, specialist in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), announced the launch of its high-throughput xHF Extruder, a new component to boost productivity with an extrusion rate of up to 75kg/h (165 lb/h).
A moment of carelessness in the workshop leads to intense eye pain from exposure to the dazzling plasma, highlighting the risks of working with welding equipment.
Digitization and communication are the key topics of SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN (September 15 through 19, 2025 in Essen, Germany). A highlight will be the first-ever presentation of the IF Digital Award.
The 78th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining will occur at Europe’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destination, Magazzini del Cotone Convention Center, Genoa, Italy, from 22nd to 27th June 2025.
With a compact design for optimal system integration, the IS-Q series is designed to be used in combination with mechanical, pneumatical or motorised weld heads. This technology is ideal for a variety of applications.
Different test methods are used in robot or automated welding to detect defects. The e-book “All you need to know about automated weld inspection” from Abicor Binzel, this challenge is examined from all perspectives.
Evosys Laser Services officially announces the appointment of Thomas Eckert as its new Managing Director. With his experience as head of a sales team in the fastener industry, he has been driving the further development of the Evosys subsidiary since February 1, 2025.
As part of a new software release for edge tracking via optical coherence tomography (OCT), Blackbird presents a new feature developed specifically for the complex requirements of modern welding applications.
Infrared welding is now a proven technology frequently used for joining thermoplastic polymers. The key reasons for its widespread use are the non-contact melting of welding ribs (eliminating material adhesion) and achieving extremely high weld strengths.
Dr. Oliver Tröppner took over the Materials Development Group at the SKZ Plastics Center. This means the Würzburg Institute has chosen a successor from within its own organization.
Standards committees in both the UK and overseas are looking for new members to help with the development of standards in plastics welding.