As automation, labour shortages and tighter process expectations reshape metal fabrication, grinding and finishing operations need to become more deliberate, repeatable a...
When a machined component is sent to deburring, grinding, polishing, cleaning or coating, the finishing team often receives a drawing and a short instruction such as “rem...
IDTechEx's report "PFAS Regulations, Alternatives, Removal, and Destruction 2027-2037: Technologies, Players, Market Outlook" provides analysis of the PFAS regulatory lan...
Ferrarini & Benelli will present atmospheric plasma treatment solutions at Fakuma 2026, a technology designed to improve surface properties and enhance adhesion in indus...
At Fakuma, Asahi Kasei will present a broad range of high-performance plastics and material solutions designed to address key challenges facing the automotive and industr...
At Aluminium 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Plasmatreat will demonstrate how to achieve cost-effective, resource-efficient and reliable functionality and quality for adhesi...
Michael Suess, Executive Chairman of Oerlikon, stated: “The strong first half results confirm that Oerlikon is developing in the right direction. Some of our markets are...
A new self-repairing coating promises to make gas turbines more reliable and longer lasting. Andre Mayer, a Concordia postdoc from the Department of Chemical and Material...
The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS has recently achieved two breakthroughs that could significantly expand the industrial use of ta-C coatings.
ASTM D7869 enables a particularly realistic assessment of the long-term durability of modern coatings. To this end, SKZ and EZD combine independent weathering tests with...
Für Oberflächen, Bauteile und Verbindungen, die hohen Temperaturen und Temperaturschwankungen ausgesetzt sind, bietet Kager das Silikon-Glaskeramik-Coating CP4000-S2-HT a...
Arnd Winkelnkemper (51) brings extensive experience in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the development and expansion of digital business models.
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 Plast...
Over time, even the toughest metal parts can succumb to wear and tear, leaving operations vulnerable to equipment failure and unplanned downtime. Protective coatings, suc...
Fraunhofer ILT is developing laser-based manufacturing processes for applying PFAS-free functional coatings to metal components, plain bearings, and elastomer rollers.
Das Fraunhofer ILT entwickelt laserbasierte Verfahren für die Herstellung PFAS-freier Funktionsschichten auf Metallbauteilen, Gleitlagerkomponenten und Elastomerwalzen. D...
Oerlikon Metco Coatings has received Nadcap accreditation for its site in Dukinfield near Manchester. Together with the existing AS9100 certification, the accreditation c...
According to experts at femtosecond laser company Litilit, replacing PFAS will require speeding up the adoption of femtosecond lasers.
The call for papers is now open for the ROBOTER 2027 conference and trade exhibition, taking place on February 16 and 17, 2027, in Hannover, Germany.
The DVS CONGRESS 2026 takes place on September 14 and 15, 2026, in Erlangen, Germany. The event will focus on professional exchange about current challenges and research...
Regulatory pressure, high-value repair and the need for scalable industrial solutions are pushing laser-based manufacturing processes into new territory. Fraunhofer ILT a...
As part of the HIP-LMD project, a hybrid process model for laser material deposition was developed that combines physical simulations with data-driven methods.
Fraunhofer IFAM is developing resource-efficient manufacturing and joining technologies for large-scale, double-walled hydrogen tanks made of carbon fiber reinforced plas...
A look at the essential role of femtosecond laser micromachining in the production of life-saving medical devices
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 i...
Fraunhofer IWS and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) combine their expertise developing new technologies for dry-coating of battery electrodes.
From May 12 through 14, 2027, the ITSC – International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition will take place in Rotterdam under the motto “Next-Level Thermal Spray: D...
From June 10 through 12, 2026, the international thermal spray community will gather for the 12th RIPT – “Les Rencontres Internationales de la Projection Thermique” in Jü...
With approximately 1,000 attendees, ITSC 2026 again demonstrated its significance for the thermal coating industry. The conference served as a platform for scientific exc...
Die ITSC – International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition 2026 fand vom 18. bis 20. März in Bangkok statt und bot einen umfassenden Überblick über aktuelle Entwick...
Welding technology is a key pillar of modern industrial manufacturing. It plays an essential role in industries such as automotive manufacturing, mechanical and plant eng...
The 2026 Industrial Spring, held March 24 through 27 at Targi Kielce, Poland, concluded with positive results.
Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) announces it has received a purchase order valued at EUR 1.02M (AUD 1.7M) from Royal NLR (Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum) f...
The partnership behind the ITSC Exposition is set to welcome a new partner: Messe Essen will join forces with DVS Media to organise the exhibition for the world’s leading...
Researchers at Fraunhofer IWS have developed a new laser-based technology that produces metallic layers faster, more energy-efficiently and at lower cost than established...
Ultrakurzpuls- und Dauerstrich-Laser mit mittleren Leistungen im Multi-Kilowatt-(kW)-Bereich versprechen einen Effizienzschub in der Materialbearbeitung und ebnen den Weg...
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. today announced a global price increase adjustment for its Polymer Stabilizers and Coatings product ranges.
Die diesjährige ITSC – International Thermal Spray Conference & Exposition findet vom 18. bis 20. März 2026 in Bangkok/Thailand statt. Diamant Polymer GmbH ist als Ausste...
At the ITSC 2026 Arzell will present its C+ cascade plasma technology for thermal spraying of internal surfaces (ID). The further developed technology will enable coating...
TWI has been providing thermal spray services and support since 1975, delivering over half a century of knowledge, research and consultancy advice to a range of industry...
Die diesjährige ITSC – International Thermal Spray Conference & Exposition findet vom 18. bis 20. März 2026 in Bangkok/Thailand statt. Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions ist...
Hufschmied Machining systems will be presenting their products at JEC World in Paris from March 10 through 12, 2026.
Oerlikon announced that it will continue to invest in its Michigan operations and is evaluating options for enlarging manufacturing capacity in 2028 to meet growing custo...
Hunan Radiance Materials manufactures tungsten-based and copper-based electrodes as well as nozzles for atmospheric plasma spraying and will exhibit at ITSC 2026 in Bangk...
The Greek pipe producer, Corinth Pipeworks S.A. (CPW) and Dillinger, a large European heavy-plate maker, are pursuing the construction of high-pressure gas pipelines for...
The upcoming ITSC - International Thermal Spray Conference and Exhibition will take place in Bangkok/Thailand on March 18 through 20, 2026, under the guiding theme: “Engi...
Replique, a production platform for industrial components, is expanding its collaboration with Alstom worldwide.
Specialist Article on Ultrasonic metal welding (USMW) for joining electrical conductors, especially in the context of lightweighting strategies that involve replacing cop...
On 4 and 5 March 2026, the IKV is offering a forum in which research and industry can jointly develop new pathways.
Dundee-based ATL Turbine Services has expanded its technological capabilities by investing in the Surface Two thermal spray system from Oerlikon.
The COAXquattro system by Fraunhofer IWS simultaneously feeds four wires into the center of the laser beam, increasing the deposition rate and energy efficiency of laser...
To overcome existing technological hurdles of lithium-ion cell chemistry, Fraunhofer IWS and its partners are investigating a new cell architecture that reduces electroly...
Sensors used in welding applications in the automotive industry must operate with precision and robustness. Inductive weld-immune sensors from Contrinex meet both require...
The world-leading trade fair for joining, cutting, and coating technologies offered from September 15 through 19, 2025, the opportunity to explore the latest technologies...
Low-cost or recycled plastics pose challenges due to their surface structure and composition, which can compromise product quality. Plasmatreat will demonstrate solutions...
As part of its digital transformation, DVS – German Welding Society e. V. is focusing on innovative solutions to optimize its processes. A key initiative is the pilot pro...
Joining, cutting and coating technology contributes with an added value of €30 billion in Germany to the joining, cutting and coating technology and is closely linked to...
Oscar PLT will showcase its Pro Focus digital repair technology at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany, as a contender for the IF Digital Award.
Residue on plastic components impair subsquent processes such as printing or painting. The new LIBS-OF project aims to clean, analyse and activate surfaces inline in a si...
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...
A new SKZ research project is developing standards for evaluating recycled surfaces for adhesive bonding and coating processes.
The Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute invites you to attend the ‘Innovative Surfaces’ symposium on 17 September 2025.
A research team, led by Leibniz University Hannover, has developed the first flexible 3D printing process in the world, which uses metal powder to produce and repair comp...
Frauhofer IWS will be presenting system solutions in materials and laser technology. Amongst other the research institute will present a customized solution adapted to cu...
Mit höchster Präzision hat das Fraunhofer-Institut für Schicht- und Oberflächentechnik IST die diesjährige Manufacturing Challenge im Rahmen der Optical Interference Coat...
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...
SSAB and Metal Solutions have entered a long-term partnership for the supply of decarbonized steel with virtually zero fossil carbon emissions.
Mack will be presenting its new welding table XLNC for demanding welding and assembly work.
To improve productivity in robotic MIG welding, ESAB has launched OK Autrod 12.51 HP, an ER70S-6/G46 4 copper coated wire.
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...
Die weltweit führende Fachveranstaltung im Bereich der thermischen Beschichtungstechnik kommt vom 18. bis 20. März 2026 wieder nach Asien.
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...
Electric mobility is making great strides in Germany and across Europe. Building further momentum will require an extensive build-out of production capacity for battery c...
Welders in shipyards face high physical and mental demands, while welding torches must withstand heavy use and consistently deliver reliable results.
Dr. Filofteia-Laura Toma, Senior research scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden, has been named the recipient of the 2025...
In the rapidly changing automotive industry, the focus is on technologies that increase efficiency, performance and sustainability in equal measure. Plasma technology pla...
Plasmatreat, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of atmospheric pressure plasma technology, is presenting its innovative surface treatment solutions at the Bat...
Schweißdraht Luisenthal (SDL), a company of the Saarstahl Group, is expanding its product portfolio to include a third product line: a new metallic powder for laser cladd...
Neu im Portfolio von Schweißdraht Luisenthal GmbH ist ein metallisches Pulver für das Laserstrahlauftragschweißen von Bremsscheiben, 3D-Druck und die Additive Fertigung.
Plasmatreat continues to grow and opens a new office for the Benelux region. Also, Job van Galen takes over the management of the newly founded subsidiary in Eindhoven, t...
Im Forschungsprojekt SHARP werden neuartige Hochleistungsspiegel entwickelt, um das Laserlicht bei Fusionskraftwerken von der Strahlquelle bis zur winzigen Brennstoffkug...
W&L Coating Systems hat kompakte Beschichtungsanlagen entwickelt, die eine flexible, benutzerfreundliche Lösung für hochwertige Beschichtungen ohne Materialverlust bieten...
Der international tätige Chemiedistributor Nordmann präsentiert sich vom 25. bis 27. März 2025 gemeinsam mit seinen Partnern Ergon International, Honeywell, Olin und SNCZ...
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...
The commissioning of the new annealing and insulating line in Bochum, Germany is an important milestone for thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (tkSE). The electrical steel strip p...
A new I.D. boring module for their COHOG clamshell split frame machine that bolts directly onto the rotating ring to permit beveling and boring simultaneously has been in...
This prestigious competition for up-and-coming talent, organized by DVS – German Welding Society, fosters young talent in the field of welding technology and supports the...
RWTH Aachen and BAM are leading the "PolyH2Pipe" research project, which aims to reduce the high costs of green hydrogen production with polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM...
Designed for thermal spray applications, WallCar HVOF Carbide Powders are engineered to provide dense, hard coatings with exceptional wear and corrosion resistance.
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...
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...
Castolin Eutectic announces the expansion of its online footprint with the launch of its e-commerce shop for welding, brazing and coating in Germany, Austria, UK, Ireland...
Focus on increasing efficiency Laserline presents sustainable solutions for laser cladding and additive manufacturing at Formnext 2024.
At EuroBLECH 2024, Laserline will be presenting solutions for processing sheet metal, copper and aluminium components, e.g. multi-spot optics for application-optimized be...
Oft entwerfen Unternehmen am „grünen Tisch“ Geschäftsprozesse in ihrer Organisation neu. Doch wenn sich die Abläufe und Strukturen ändern, muss sich auch das Verhalten de...
Unser Branchenportal wird heute fünf Jahre alt. Wir feiern diesen Geburtstag eine ganze Woche lang und laden Sie herzlich ein, mitzufeiern. Es erwartet Sie unter anderem...
Wie lassen sich Mobilität und der wachsende Bedarf an Mobilitätsdienstleistungen sicher umsetzen? Um diese und weitere Fragen geht es bei der Frühlingsakademie Nachhaltig...
Während seiner Südostasien-Reise besuchte Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier am 15.06. auch die Firma Plasmatreat mit ihren atmosphärischen Plasmatechnologien und -s...
Der am Fraunhofer IWS entwickelte Beschichtungsprozess DRYtraec® erlaubt die trockene Herstellung von Batterieelektroden. Das BMBF fördert nun ein Vorhaben, das die Besch...
Das Wiederverwerten von Elektroschrott kann für den Menschen gesundheitsschädigend sein. Das irische Technologie-Unternehmen Votechnik hat eine Anlage mit einem KR QUANTE...
Die möglichen Versorgungsengpässe mit Gas bereiten der deutschen Kupferindustrie Sorgen: als energieintensive Branche ist sie auf eine zuverlässige und nachhaltige Energi...
Messer Cutting Systems hat bereits zum 1. Februar 2022 den US-amerikanischen Hersteller von Produkten im Autogenbereich, Flame Technologies, Inc. (Flame Tech) mittels ein...
Seit seiner Gründung vor 12 Jahren wurde bei TIME, dem Technologie-Institut für Metall und Engineering, der 200. Schweißer in Zusammenarbeit mit den regionalen Jobcenter...
Der DVS hat das neue Merkblatt 1209 „Hilfestellung zur Minimierung der Gefahren durch Kontamination und Verschleppung im Arbeitsumfeld bei der laseradditiven Verarbeitung...
Gemeinsam mit Partner möchte die Hochschule Aalen den Mobilfunkstandard 5G dazu nutzen, durch eine einfach einsetzbare Vernetzungs- und Ortungstechnik eine flexible Prod...
Sensoren im Fahrgestell und den Türen eines Personenzuges nehmen per 5G Kontakt zum SAP-System der Deutschen Bahn AG auf und melden Defekte bevor sie entstehen. Science-F...
Die RCI feiert in diesem Herbst ihren ersten Geburtstag. Aus 11 Gründungsmitgliedern sind in 12 Monaten 30 angegliederte Unternehmen geworden.
Zusätzlich zum Fachkräftemangel geraten derzeit die Betriebe des Metallhandwerks durch sich verschärfende Lieferkettenprobleme unter massiven Druck. Betroffen sind Betrie...
Massefehler gehören in der Luft- und Raumfahrt zu den höchsten Ausfallrisiken und ihre Folgen können dramatische Ausmaße annehmen. Die richtige Anlage und Pflege der Mass...
Hochgenaue optische Prüfsysteme in Kombination mit intelligenter Software zur Qualitätssicherung sind Kernkompetenz der imess GmbH. Die Produktpalette ist zugeschnitten a...
Lantek hat seine Software Lantek Flex3d weiterentwickelt, denn der Markt für Rohrschneidmaschinen stellt immer höhere Anforderungen zur Bearbeitung von Profil- und Rohrfo...
Mit Ausgabedatum September 2021 ist eine neue Fassung der DIN EN 15339-2 „Thermisches Spritzen – Sicherheitsanforderungen für Einrichtungen für das thermische Spritzen –...
Unter dem Credo „Pioneering Industrial Sustainability“ veröffentlicht Castolin Eutectic im September seine Wachstumsstrategie für die nächsten Jahre unter der Leitung ein...
Am 12.08.2021 tritt das Zweite Gesetz zur Änderung des Gesetzes zur vorläufigen Regelung des Rechts der Industrie- und Handelskammern (IHKG) in Kraft. Mit den Änderungen...
Kleine Landwirtschaftsbetriebe müssen viele Aufgaben in Eigenregie bewältigen – zum Beispiel Schweißen. Der österreichische Bio-Hof Hafner zu Wanzbach setzt bei Reparatur...
Bildhübsche Nähte bei maximaler Geschwindigkeit: Mit dem neuen Schweißprozess MicorTwin bietet Lorch Schweißtechnik die Möglichkeit, anspruchsvolle Sichtnähte, die heute...
Die aktuelle Planung sieht vor, dass die ITSC 2022 vom 4. bis 6. Mai in Wien stattfinden wird. Die Veranstalter laden herzlich dazu ein, für die englischsprachige Konfere...
Seit dem 1. Juni 2021 ist Prof. Elizabeth von Hauff neue Leiterin des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Organische Elektronik, Elektronenstrahl- und Plasmatechnik FEP in Dresden....
Die Kommunikation zwischen Unternehmen und ihren Lieferanten erfolgt nicht nur coronabedingt zunehmend digital. Daraus erwachsen neue Anforderungen an die Verläufer.
Die Corona-Krise darf nicht zur Ausbildungs- oder Fachkräftekrise werden. Deshalb hat die Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) zusammen mit den Partnern in der Selbstverwaltung...
Ob als Folge der Corona-Pandemie oder der Havarie im Suez-Kanal: Derzeit werden in globalem Maßstab Liefer-ketten unterbrochen. Ein wirksames Mittel dagegen kann der 3D-D...
Das Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ in Würzburg und das Fraunhofer Institut für Werkstoff und Strahltechnik entwickeln gemeinsam innovative Verfahren zum produktiven Fügen von Met...
Die Alexander Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG aus Buseck hat am 11. Februar 2021 alle Unternehmensanteile der Firma S/P/A Welding Systems GmbH, einem Hersteller von...
Die diesjährige Preisverleihung des Metallbaupreises und des Feinwerk-mechanikpreises findet am Abend des 30. Oktober 2020 statt und läuft in einem Livestream auf dem You...
Here you will find news on welding technology regulations: DVS guidelines and bulletins, DIN standards, European standards and news on internationally applicable regulati...
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