Oerlikon investiert weiter in seine Aktivitäten in Michigan. Aktuell prüft das Unternehmen Möglichkeiten, die Produktionskapazitäten ab 2028 auszubauen, um der steigenden...
Five-axis CNC machines offer superior part accessibility and minimize the need for repositioning, enabling shops to eliminate secondary set-ups and post-processing.
As global regulations on (PFAS) tighten across the EU and the US, manufacturers across industries are seeking high-performance materials that meet evolving environmental...
CNC precision machining remains one of the most direct ways to help to turn a concept into a repeatable, production-ready system.
Manufacturers are turning to innovative solutions such as automation, smart factories and analytics to meet rigorous quality standards while ensuring streamlined and effi...
The International Federation of Robotics reports on the top 5 trends for the robotics industry for 2026.
Meet Filippos Kapitoris, who, together with his teammates from Greece, took part in the Young Welding Competition at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany.
PSW, patented by royos joining solutions GmbH, Lieboch, Austria, is a modern welding process in the broader sense, developed primarily for joining thermoplastic polymers...
For years, the promise of Artificial Intelligence resided predominantly in the digital realm. Today, a profound and defining shift is underway: AI is moving out of the cl...
This strategic partnership is set to expand adoption of AI-driven cooling control software by data centers, enabling up to 30 percent energy savings and rapid return on i...
For quality control of sheet metal joined by resistance spot welding (RSW), an INDU-SCAN test bench in operation was converted using existing technology and modernized by...
As part of the dena Energy Transition Congress in Berlin, five companies were honored on November 3 with the Energy Efficiency Award (EEA). The EEA is presented in four c...
Precise control of the delivery of industrial gases is essential for many processes, demanding continuous oversight to maintain efficiency and safety.
Dundee-based ATL Turbine Services has expanded its technological capabilities by investing in the Surface Two thermal spray system from Oerlikon.
On April 21 to 24, 2026, the plastics and rubber trade fair - Chinaplas 2026 will take place at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR...
As the adoption of generative AI continues to drive demand for electricity to power data centers across the United States, ABB has been awarded three orders with VoltaGri...
Amada Weld Tech, a manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing and bonding technology, highlights synergistic capabilities between Amada Press System and Amada Wel...
Since July 2025, Dr Alexander Vyhnal has been responsible for research and education in the field of injection moulding and additive manufacturing at the SKZ Plastics Cen...
To overcome existing technological hurdles of lithium-ion cell chemistry, Fraunhofer IWS and its partners are investigating a new cell architecture that reduces electroly...
The EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will be fully mandatory from January 20, 2027. It defines requirements for the safety of machinery and related products, among...
The cutting-edge milling kinematics close the gap between classic industrial robots and machine tools – for resource-efficient, flexible automated production.
As part of Innovate UK’s Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge, CVE and Ford demonstrated that electron beam welding can enhance the quality of electric motor stators...
One of the most transformative developments in recent years is the rise of high-speed machining (HSM). This article explains high-speed machining, its benefits, clears up...
ABB Robotics has invested in California-based LandingAI to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive and accessible to a broader range...
Low-cost or recycled plastics pose challenges due to their surface structure and composition, which can compromise product quality. Plasmatreat will demonstrate solutions...
Die SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025 in Essen hat begonnen und am ersten Messetag wurde sofort ein relevantes Thema der Branche gesetzt.
The demands on welding processes are rising significantly: they must be reproducible to ensure consistently high quality, low in emissions to meet environmental and occup...
Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS will present laser welding solutions at the trade fair SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN that expand both design freedom an...
This strategic expansion is an important step towards the company's goal of offering a comprehensive industrial platform that combines process control, predictive mainten...
Mit dem proMExS, das Manufacturing Execution System von Sack EDV Systeme, lassen sich Eilaufträge mit Wunschdatum oder definierter Priorität schnell und gezielt im besteh...
Prima Power inaugurates the expansion of the Bending Product Unit in Cologna Veneta: +50% production capacity with a focus on technological integration and sustainability...
ABB announced today that it will invest more than CA$130 million (around US$100 million) to expand the R&D and production capacity of its advanced power protection and gr...
At a press conference, the organiser of Formnext Asia Shenzhen outlined a refined focus for the 2025 trade fair, while key industry partners provided analysis on the rapi...
The IIW community strengthened its relationships during the 78th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining, held in Genoa, Italy, from June...
EU-funded InShaPe project reports sixfold productivity, half the cost, reduced energy and material waste as well as better component quality.
Oerlikon Metco announced the global launch of Sur-face Two, the next evolution in its Surface platform series.
Scansonic will showcase its latest innovations at the international trade fair SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany. The focus will be on processing optics for laser-...
On July 2 and 3, Plasmatreat celebrated the 30th anniversary of the patent application for its Openair-Plasma technology with its Technology Days 2025 at the headquarters...
At the Berlin Energy Days 2025, more than 100 sessions brought together today’s key energy policy debates and explored the latest advancements driving the energy transiti...
Mack will be presenting its new welding table XLNC for demanding welding and assembly work.
ABB is expanding its portfolio with three new robot families to support China’s ongoing expansion in advanced manufacturing.
Facing rising energy costs and increasing pressure to meet CO₂ regulations, an automotive parts manufacturer explored the FLIR Si124 acoustic imaging camera for compresse...
Physik Instrumente (PI) has added the new Industrial Hexapod H-815 to its range, a parallel-kinematic precision system developed for use in automated 24/7 industrial proc...
The article describes a new brazing technique that involves metallizing the ceramic through vacuum brazing, followed by induction brazing with metal in air using flux. Th...
The world’s leading specialist event in the field of thermal spray technology (ITSC) will take place from March 18 through 20, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Conventi...
This article explores joining with nickel nanoparticles, which melt and sinter at lower temperatures than bulk nickel - offering a promising alternative to conventional b...
The CMT process is based on a reversing wire movement that enables controlled droplet detachment. This movement ensures a stable arc and minimizes heat input.
In 2024, the Röchling Group remained overall stable despite a challenging market environment.
Getting ready for the K’ 2025 trade fair in Duesseldorf, Germany, Clariant announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS-free polyme...
WIN EURASIA, the meeting point of technologies shaping the future of the manufacturing industry, was held at the Istanbul Expo Center, Turkiye, from May 28 through 31, 20...
The global industrial sector is witnessing a major shift with the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. This is prompting countries to reconsider t...
Xiris Automation announces the release of its NIR (Near Infrared) Weld Camera System with a 140+ dB High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging capability with advanced NIR illumina...
Registration for the MPA Conference in 2025 is open and Earlybird discounted rates are granted through June 27, 2025.
ABB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French innovator in advanced power electronics, to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial...
In arc welding shielding gas is a valuable resource. Too much or too little impairs the quality of the welding result and while production is an energy-intensive process,...
Global technology company Trumpf officially opened a new Smart Factory in Farmington CT, USA, that expands local production of machine tools and demonstrates advanced man...
AI has established itself as a cornerstone of Trumpf’s business, enhancing everything from training programs to machine tools and laser technology.
In the rapidly changing automotive industry, the focus is on technologies that increase efficiency, performance and sustainability in equal measure. Plasma technology pla...
A recent poll by Cloos North America highlighted a near-even split among respondents, underscoring the critical importance of both factors, precision and accuracy vs. upt...
The robotics sector, aiming to surpass 8,500 robot sales in the Turkish market this year, plans to showcase a wide range of robotic production technologies at Win Eurasia...
Nowadays, products are experiencing progressively shorter life cycles, demanding businesses to enhance their production flexibility. The key to navigating this challenge...
Fraunhofer IWS is entering the final stage of preparations for the 6th International Symposium on Additive Manufacturing (ISAM 2025), from May 21–23, 2025, at Fraunhofer...
The welding industry is evolving, but significant challenges remain as companies explore automation to enhance their operations. Recently, we conducted a LinkedIn poll to...
Plasmatreat, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of atmospheric pressure plasma technology, is presenting its innovative surface treatment solutions at the Bat...
Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) is further expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new subsidiary in Pune, India, effective April 1, 2025. This move...
Precise and automated machinery emerges as a cornerstone in maintaining quality, accuracy and aesthetics in manufacturing processes. With the industry facing a shortage o...
Faro Technologies, Inc., the global leader in 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions, recently hosted an exclusive webinar on the launch of the Leap ST.
Scanlab GmbH, the leading and independent OEM manufacturer of laser scanning solutions, and 1000 Kelvin GmbH, developer of the Physics-AI platform AMAIZE, announce an inn...
Manufacturing and machining processes have evolved dramatically over the decades. One of the most transformative developments in recent years is the rise of high-speed ma...
Ceresana has analyzed the global market for pipes, pipe components, and fittings made of PVC, polyethylene and other polymers for the seventh time.
As industries worldwide undergo rapid modernization, the demand for efficient, lightweight and corrosion-resistant fluid control systems has surged. The plastic valves ma...
In a world where product life cycles are shortening year on year, metalworking companies are required to launch new products on the market at ever shorter intervals. At t...
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corporation – an integrated green hydrogen production company based in Montreal, Canada – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreem...
Syensqo, a leader in specialty polymers, and Politubes, a renowned manufacturer of flexible multi-layered spiral-wound tubes and insulator caps components, have announced...
Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH, manufacturer of system solutions for remote laser welding, has significantly advanced its award-winning solution for OCT edge tracking.
Caracol, specialist in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), announced the launch of its high-throughput xHF Extruder, a new component to boost productivity with a...
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 requir...
In today’s manufacturing landscape selecting a partner that not only delivers advanced welding technology but also offers ongoing support to keep operations running smoot...
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. Ro...
During a product demonstration, Leister showed the advantages of the Penweld A and Penweld S hot-air welders at Air Clean, a company that has been developing and producin...
Allucan AG was founded in 1962 in Bremgarten, Switzerland. The company's portfolio encompasses the production of prototypes and series components for various industries.
Lantek, a sheet metal software company, achieves another milestone as part of its strategic growth plan with the opening of a new subsidiary and local team in Japan.
On January 22, 2025, the TruPrint 3000, a state-of-the-art 3D metal printing system, was officially inaugurated at the Materials Testing Institute (MPA) of the University...
The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of US$ 16.5 billion. Future demand will be driven by a number of technological inno...
TÜV SÜD is setting a clear signal in favor of sustainability and transparency by expanding its advanced testing and verification services for determining biogenic carbon...
Welding automation has rapidly evolved from a luxury to an industry necessity, but how did we get here and why should manufacturers care now more than ever?
Welding is one of the fundamental processes in the manufacturing industry. In this context, Comau, specialist in industrial automation, is combining advanced technologies...
The industry has recognized the need for transformative technologies and advanced production methods to develop lighter, more efficient and cost-effective solutions, esse...
The year 2025 has begun and we at Home of Welding would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a healthy, successful and above all, inspiring new year!
Bipolar plates for fuel cells are mass produced every second. Fraunhofer ILT ist now breaking new ground to accelerate production time and saving cost along the way.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is transforming the manufacturing landscape, including in the welding industry. Marvin Keinert, Dr. Simon Jahn and Markus Langer highlight the...
Registration is now open for the IIW 78th Annual Assembly & International Conference on Welding and Joining, which will be held in Genoa, Italy, from June 22 through June...
Last week, 300 distinguished guests from politics, business, science, media and society gathered at Berlin's Futurium to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the German Ste...
The excellent booking status for the world’s leading trade fair in welding, cutting, and coating highlights the event's status as an essential platform, promising a highl...
With an integrated tool chain, Robert Bürkle shows how to plan, build and commission complex systems more efficiently. Virtual commissioning helps save both valuable time...
This biennial scientific event, now a key meeting point for engineers and researchers specialized in material forming simulation, attracted professionals from around the...
In various projects, researcher at Fraunhofer IWS are working with academic and industrial partners on biomimetic artificial grippers to make them "feel".
The Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG Group) integrates innovative lightweight construction into vehicle construction, thereby helping to cut CO₂ emissions.
Following its introduction to the Chinese market in 2021, the Formnext brand has established itself as a trusted name in the country’s additive manufacturing (AM) and ind...
The European Commission's targets are ambitious: the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation stipulates a 60 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions from aviation by 2050 compared to 199...
MeKo Manufacturing, a specialist in precision manufacturing, leverages advanced laser technology to produce filters, sieves, and perforated plates.
WireSense, TouchSense, SeamTracking and TeachMode are patented assistance systems for robotic welding designed by Fronius to improve weld quality and increase efficiency...
Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group, will debut at Fakuma 2024 with an array of solutions aimed at advancing key applications across industries.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen will be systematically exploring the potential of a new ultrashort pulse (USP) laser beam source from TRUMPF.
Forschenden der TU Graz gelang es mittels 3D-Drucktechnik und Ultraschall, den nachwachsenden Rohstoff Holz mit Metall und Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoffen extrem fest zu ve...
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have developed a new polymer patch that can significantly accelerate and...
At the ALUMINIUM trade fair in Düsseldorf in October, Leibinger, together with coilDNA, will present a smart code system that enables seamless tracking of any and all par...
Hexagon hat ihre neue Digitalisierungslösung, Digital Factory, auf den Markt gebracht. Sie unterstützt Hersteller dabei, den Aufbau hochpräziser digitaler Repliken ihrer...
Materials must be carefully selected and designed to meet the specific demands of various applications. The MPA Seminar covers all the angles.
The "77th IIW Annual Assembly & International Conference" brought together experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments and innovations in welding tec...
FABTECH, North America’s metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, announces the launch of its 2024 Emerging Leaders Program.
The International Hybrid Conference is set to bring together scientists, students and engineers from around the globe.
The two companies are developing AI chips and software to improve welding, cutting and marking processes.
ESAB introduced three high-performance Cobot welding system packages to reduce programming times, increase productivity and offer consistent, high-quality welds in high-m...
The Green Steel and Hydrogen Tech World conferences bring experts from both fields together in one place for two days to discuss challenges and solutions.
Fronius Welding Automation offers cladding systems that, thanks to update options and retrofitting, will remain state-of-the-art for years to come.
Within the EU programm Clean Sky 2 of the project “Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator” (MFFD), a team of researchers in Dresden provided proof of concept for the chipl...
Founded in 1970 by Walter Knoll as a one-man company, today more than 1,100 employees manufacture advanced industrial systems in Germany, Poland, China and the USA.
Manufacturing companies in the United States have invested heavily in more automation: total installations of industrial robots rose by 14 % and reached 44,303 units in 2...
Digitization makes the production of batteries for electric vehicles cheaper and cleaner. This is a key finding of a new research report Fraunhofer FFB and Accenture are...
The surge in demand for Plastic Pipes is attributed to the increasing need for water infrastructure development globally. Plastic pipes offer a compelling solution owing...
Die Bavaria Schweißtechnik GmbH gehört nun zum Kreis der Förderer der Baupatron-Initiative des Elkofer Forstes. Das Projekt tritt mit Waldpatenschaften der Herausforderun...
Combilift, the largest global manufacturer of multidirectional, articulated forklifts and straddle carriers, announced its move into the offshore wind sector with the lau...
Explodierende Energiekosten und mangelnde Kundenkooperation werfen Autozulieferer gerade komplett aus der Spur. Und das aktuelle Entlastungspaket wird es nicht schaffen,...
Vor dem Hintergrund anhaltender Pandemiekontrollmaßnahmen in Teilregionen Chinas, haben sich die Organisatoren der wire China entschieden, den Standort der für September...
Beide Unternehmen entwickeln eine gemeinsame Lösung, die Hexagons Simulationssoftware in das Software- und Automationsportfolio von ESAB einbettet.
Der neue Wechselrichter Tauro wurde mit einer „Handling-to-Welding“-Roboterschweißanlage der neuesten Generation rundum dicht verschweißt und hält jedem Wetter stand.
Große Überraschung aus München: Die automatica wechselt ihren Rhythmus und wird damit zukünftig parallel mit der LASER World of PHOTONICS veranstaltet. Beide Weltleitmess...
Seit dem Herbst 2021 hat sich der auf Unternehmen lastende Kostendruck enorm verstärkt: Zu weltweiten Lieferengpässen kamen massive Preissprünge bei Energie und Rohstoffe...
Die Elektroniktochter des Maschinenbauers und Laserspezialisten TRUMPF feiert: Im Jahr 1922 gründete der Elektroingenieur Fritz Hüttinger das gleichnamige Unternehmen zur...
BBW Lasertechnik feiert dieses Jahr 25-jähriges Firmenjubiläum. Angefangen 1997 mit einer ersten Laseranlage, ist BBW Lasertechnik heute ein führendes Unternehmen für inn...
Knapp ein Viertel steuert die Fertigungsindustrie zum deutschen BIP bei. In kaum einem anderen Land hat die Industrie eine ähnlich große Bedeutung – doch sehen die deutsc...
Jugendliche haben am Ausbildungsmarkt in diesem Jahr gute Chancen – müssen diese aber auch ergreifen: Unter #AusbildungKlarmachen bietet die BA online einen leichten Eins...
Leonie Repp von der Repp GmbH aus Echzell gewinnt in diesem Jahr den „Gemeinsamen Wettbewerb der Fachgruppen Stahlbau/Schweißen und Metallgestaltung“.
„Die Ware bleibt bis zur vollständigen Bezahlung Eigentum des Verkäufers.“ Besonders Unternehmer unterschätzen jedoch noch zu oft die Bedeutung der Vereinbarungen über de...
Mit der Durchflussaktivierung hat DELO eine innovative Prozesstechnologie entwickelt, bei der die Dosierung und Voraktivierung des Klebstoffs erstmals in einem Prozesssch...
Lorch Schweißtechnik präsentiert auf der Global Industrie 2022 in Paris sein umfangreiches Portfolio an innovativen Schweißlösungen unter dem Motto „Smart ist, wenn es Zu...
Der DVS hat das neue Merkblatt 1209 „Hilfestellung zur Minimierung der Gefahren durch Kontamination und Verschleppung im Arbeitsumfeld bei der laseradditiven Verarbeitung...
Arbeitgeber sind verpflichtet, Sicherheit und Gesundheit ihrer Beschäftigten zu gewährleisten. Ein Gefahrstoffmanagement gewährleistet eine systematische Vorgehensweise,...
Der Laser ist das Werkzeug der Wahl, wenn es darum geht, eine große Zahl von gleichartigen Löchern nebeneinander zu bohren. Aber welches Lasersystem ist dann am schnellst...
Atlas Copco führt in 2022 seine Online-Seminarreihe fort. Die kostenlosen 30-60 minütigen Webinare bieten neben Einblicken in verschiedene Druckluftfachthemen auch die Mö...
Um KMU den Einstieg in die Automatisierung zu erleichtern, intensivieren KUKA und ABICOR BINZEL ihre zukunftsweisende Zusammenarbeit in Bezug auf standardisierte, kompakt...
Im Sortiment von Yaskawa sind nun fünf Robotermodelle mit erweiterter Reichweite nach unten. Das ermöglicht die Entnahme von Werkstücken von oben und schafft Bodenfläche...
Die neue WeldSight Remote Connect App für das OmniScan X3 Phased-Array-Prüfgerät optimiert den Arbeitsablauf für die Schweißnahtprüfung. Sie ermöglicht Prüfern, jeden Sch...
Eine Drohne schwebt am Himmel über dem Aachener Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik ILT und filmt 50 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter aus dem Bereich „Laser Powder Bed F...
Die International Federation of Robotics hat untersucht, wie Robotik-Schulungen die Aus- und Weiterbildung beeinflussen und Kompetenzen der Mitarbeiter für den Arbeitspla...
Die Auftragsbücher im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau haben sich gut gefüllt, zugleich kämpfen viele Unternehmen mit zunehmenden Material- und Lieferengpässen. Die VDMA-Volkswi...
Der DVS-Verband und die Messe Essen ziehen ein positives Fazit zum „DVS CONGRESS + EXPO powered by SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN“.
Am 7. Juli 2021 startete zum zweiten Mal die Jahresversammlung mit Konferenz des International Institute of Welding (IIW) online. Bei der Eröffnungsfeier wurden auch die...
Die BEIJING ESSEN WELDING & CUTTING wird mit über 900 Ausstellern an den Start gehen. Die Unternehmen präsentieren vom 16. bis 19. Juni 2021 ihre Produkte und Dienstleist...
Die Corona-Krise darf nicht zur Ausbildungs- oder Fachkräftekrise werden. Deshalb hat die Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) zusammen mit den Partnern in der Selbstverwaltung...
Am Fraunhofer IWS demonstrierten Forschende, dass das Magnet-pulsschweißen extrem belastbare metallische Mischverbindungen für kryogene Anwendungen erzeugt.
Mit Ausgabedatum April 2021 ist das Merkblatt DVS 1208 „Brennerintegrierte Schweißrauchabsaugung – Technische und normative Anforderungen“ erschienen.
WiseSteel ist ein von Kemppi entwickeltes MAG-Schweißverfahren zum Schweißen von Baustählen. Das Verfahren kann das Risiko von Schweißfehlern bei hohen Schweißgeschwindig...
CLOOS und FerRobotics kooperieren seit 2020 im Bereich der automatisierten Schleiftechnik. Während CLOOS das Know-how im Bereich Roboter- und Anlagenbau in die Projekte e...
Professor Dr.-Ing. Peter Pickel hat zum 1. Januar 2021 den Vorsitz der VDI-Gesellschaft Technologies of Life Sciences (TLS) übernommen.
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