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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.
In Germany, net public electricity generation from renewable energy sources reached a record share of 62.7 % in 2024. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shares the results of thier analysis on energy generation.
The standard parts manufacturer Meusburger is meeting the current challenges in mould and die making with a strategic combination of efficiency and more digitalisation.
In today’s manufacturing landscape selecting a partner that not only delivers advanced welding technology but also offers ongoing support to keep operations running smoothly is critical.
Wires, cables and pipes are often referred to as the lifelines of our modern society. Many may now think directly of the supply of essentials such as electricity and the internet.
With the new C-Gate Operation Module, Cloos is advancing the digital transformation of welding production to offer a better solution for more efficiency and safety in production.
Carbon-neutral production and a 90 % reduction in emissions along the value chain: Kuka Group has set itself comprehensive environmental targets for 2050.
The increasing use of plastics requires a sustainable circular economy, i.e. the cyclical reuse of plastics after the end-of-life of products.
In automotive production, where time is critical, weld and brazed seams must be applied swiftly and reliably, with tactile laser welding proving itself for special requirements.
Hydrogen is a highly topical issue and more and more components, such as pipelines, must be able to withstand the use of hydrogen.
As of February 2025, Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann has been appointed as CEO and takes over the business from Karl Christian Messer at the system solutions provider for robot-assisted laser welding.
Stainless steel welds should be thoroughly cleaned after TIG welding to prevent corrosion, while impurities should also be removed during pre-cleaning or intermediate steps to ensure smooth processes.
The new handheld solution is a new addition to the Faro's product portfolio, offering customers a complete range of portable 3D metrology devices.
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025, with the motto "Join the Future," is already emerging as the central hub of the joining, cutting and coating technology industry. Dr.-Ing. Roland Boecking, Managing Director of DVS, and Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen, provide exclusive insights.