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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.
As part of the IGF research project 01IF22017N / DVS Q6.3429, extensive welding fume investigations of various process control variants were systematically analysed in or...
By transitioning from fragmented, manual inspection tools to a standardized, automated metrology ecosystem across towers, transition pieces (TPs) and monopiles, European...
Femtosecond lasers can be used to manufacture components for AI data center equipment, including parts used in advanced optical connections that speed up data transfer.
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...
Sponsored: When radioactive materials need to be safely enclosed in containers, every detail counts – especially the weld seam. With TANICS™ R-TIG, a robot-assisted welding system f...
With its 2026 awards, the German Society for Materials Science (DGM) honours individuals who shape materials science and engineering in very different ways. This year’s 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.
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...
ABB Robotics is launching a new cobot-family PoWa for the fast growing global market of collaborative robotics.
Xiris Automation announced a new release of its HF Pre-Weld Inspection (HFPW) system, introducing advanced measurement algorithms and a high-performance HMI.
Most people think the total cost of ownership starts with the robot. But on a shop floor, what matters just as much is the layout around it.
Titgemeyer is strategically and consistently focusing on innovative fastening technology, automation solutions, plant engineering and products for industrial use.
Air Turbine Technology shows how live tools enable Swiss lathes to perform secondary operations, such as drilling, milling and tapping, allowing for complex geometries an...
Invisible yet essential, industrial gases are a fundamental part of modern life, supporting critical applications across healthcare, food production, electronics, and ene...
ESAB has introduced the Robbi 360, an enclosed cobot welding cell with a manual turntable that is designed to increase productivity, improve weld quality and enhance oper...
The international ICON research project of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, conducted with Australian partners, has shown that microstructures can be adjusted locally and in...
Frimo Innovative Technologies, a global company in high-tech production solutions for composites and plastics, is set to unveil its latest advancements at JEC World 2026...
In this interview series, specialists from 3M Speedglas provide insights into product development, feedback from users and the worldwide market of welding equipment.
The new manufacturing system enables flexible, resource-saving and sustainable workpiece processing regardless of the number of pieces.
Lessmüller Lasertechnik is expanding its range of solutions to include automated weld seam inspection for gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
Five-axis CNC machines offer superior part accessibility and minimize the need for repositioning, enabling shops to eliminate secondary set-ups and post-processing.
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...
Meet Filippos Kapitoris, who, together with his teammates from Greece, took part in the Young Welding Competition at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany.
Fronius is continuing to redefine precision in robot-assisted welding with improvements to its patented WireSense assistance system.
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...
Sponsored: High production pressure and limited skilled labor make automation essential. The challenge is designing a solution that fits seamlessly into current workflows while pres...
Vhe new Velocity Assistant, or Velo for short, was presented to the public for the first time at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany, and at FABTECH in Chicago IL,...
The semiconductor industry is under enormous pressure to innovate and reduce costs while facing the challenge of meeting stringent safety, quality and sustainability requ...
The cutting-edge milling kinematics close the gap between classic industrial robots and machine tools – for resource-efficient, flexible automated production.
Fronius presented a wide range of welding solutions and comprehensive welding expertise at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen in September.
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...
Siegmund is presenting the Smart Leg, an electrically and continuously height-adjustable table leg, for the first time at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025.
Following a global launch earlier this year, xTool debuted its MetalFab system for the first time at a European exhibition during Laser World of Photonics 2025 in Munich...
Lorch Schweißtechnik is presenting its welding technology at this year’s leading SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN trade fair in Essen, Germany. For the first time, the company will...
Under the trade fair motto "Precise cutting, perfect welding – complete solutions that connect and inspire," Messer Cutting Systems will be showcasing its combined expert...
Trumpf's product range includes systems for die and panel bending as well as large-format bending machines and fully automated solutions. The company counts on welding te...
ABB is expanding its portfolio with three new robot families to support China’s ongoing expansion in advanced manufacturing.
Strong Hand Tools and BuildPro Tables desgign work stations tailored to the customers' needs.
The Sfix system (Smart Fixture) automatically assembles modular clamping fixtures for workpieces, enabling efficient and precise clamping even for small batch sizes.
Laser-based infrared welding is becoming increasingly important in response to the demand for precise and flexible processes. Joining Plastics spoke with Beatrice Maus, a...
The Chemnitz Research Institute presents ESiP Analyze which enables technical and economic evaluation of potential uses for energy storage systems in factories.
AI has established itself as a cornerstone of Trumpf’s business, enhancing everything from training programs to machine tools and laser technology.
Nowadays, products are experiencing progressively shorter life cycles, demanding businesses to enhance their production flexibility. The key to navigating this challenge...
FARO Technologies, Inc., the global leader in 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions, highlights its Quantum X FaroArm Series, a configurable and scalable metr...
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.
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...
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...
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 pro...
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 requir...
Researchers at KIT demonstrate that machine learning (ML) is a crucial tool for improving the measurement technology required for the commercial production of perovskite...
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...
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...
To prepare for the future, Pflanzelt invested in a new production hall – complete with an almost fully automated cutting area consisting of two cutting systems and materi...
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...
aquatherm introduces a new battery-powered welding tool designed to make welding polypropylene (PP) pipes easier and faster for bench and hands-free use.
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.
This biennial scientific event, now a key meeting point for engineers and researchers specialized in material forming simulation, attracted professionals from around the...
The Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG Group) integrates innovative lightweight construction into vehicle construction, thereby helping to cut CO₂ emissions.
With the new PXC7100, Bosch Rexroth is expanding its portfolio of welding controls with a cost-effective solution for precision welding of small parts for the metal and e...
Newly developed milling kinematics on a linear axis enables versatile and efficient machining of lightweight materials to metals up to steel with a production tolerance o...
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...
Arc-based metal 3D printing is changing metal component manufacturing. The near-net-shape additive manufacturing process with welding wire shapes three-dimensional object...
Ulrike Dolle, Geschäftsführerin von ADM in Paderborn, hat gemeinsam mit Ihren Kolleginnen ein hybrides Brettspiel entwickelt, das nun in Berlin mit dem Europäischen Train...
Seit dem Herbst 2021 hat sich der auf Unternehmen lastende Kostendruck enorm verstärkt: Zu weltweiten Lieferengpässen kamen massive Preissprünge bei Energie und Rohstoffe...
Auf der Vorstandssitzung der VDI-Gesellschaft Materials Engineering wählten die Vorstandsmitglieder Prof. Dr. Christian Hopmann zum neuen Vorsitzenden.
Mit der Durchflussaktivierung hat DELO eine innovative Prozesstechnologie entwickelt, bei der die Dosierung und Voraktivierung des Klebstoffs erstmals in einem Prozesssch...
Steuerberater Roland Franz informiert, welche Folgen Scheinselbstständigkeit für Auftraggeber und Auftragnehmer mit sich bringen kann und wie sich diese Folgen vermeiden...
Eine hohe Staubbelastung gefährdet die Gesundheit der Anwender und raubt dem Schleifmittel die Lebensdauer. Die neuen 3M Gitternetz-Schleifmittel gewährleisten, dass bis...
Trotz eines erwarteten Anstiegs dürften die globalen Fallzahlen 2022 im Durchschnitt weiterhin 4 % niedriger liegen als 2019 – vor der Pandemie. Dennoch kehren insbesonde...
Um die interoperable Kommunikation in der Integrated Assembly Solutions-Branche voranzutreiben, hat der Fachverband VDMA Robotik + Automation die erste OPC UA-Spezifikati...
In der Geschichte vereint feierte die AL-KO KOBER GROUP und die AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group Mitte November 2021 ihr 90-jähriges Bestehen. Bis Ende 2015 bildeten sie no...
Den vollständigen Prozess von der ersten Idee bis zum fertigen Produkt erleben Studierende und Lehrende aus Maschinenbau sowie Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik am K...
Wer als Automobilzulieferer dem enormen Wettbewerbsdruck standhalten will, muss immer neue Wege suchen, um seine Produktion noch wirtschaftlicher zu gestalten. Für die Fe...
Die Lage ist derzeit gut, doch die Aussichten sind enttäuschend. Der DIHK sieht den Erholungsprozess erheblich geschwächt und rechnet nicht mit einem nachhaltigen, invest...
Auf der formnext 2021 stellt Laserline neue Systemlösungen für das Laserstrahl-Auftrag-schweißen vor. Gezeigt werden vorkonfigurierte Lösungspakete für High-Speed-Beschic...
Lantek hat seine Software Lantek Flex3d weiterentwickelt, denn der Markt für Rohrschneidmaschinen stellt immer höhere Anforderungen zur Bearbeitung von Profil- und Rohrfo...
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“.
Dank modernster Technik ist es kein Problem mehr, seine Geldgeschäfte jederzeit und von überall her zu tätigen. Aber werden deshalb alle Zu- und Abgänge auf dem eigenen K...
Mit dem NOVUS Airtower Compact stellt die Novus air GmbH eine platzsparende und kostengünstige Filteranlage zur Entstaubung, Schweißrauchabsaugung, Ölnebel-/Aerosolabsaug...
Staatssekretär Andreas Feicht empfing Vertreter der Offshore-Branchenverbände und Unternehmen zu einem virtuellen Runden Tisch. Mit einer jährlichen Bruttowertschöpfung v...
Laser-Experten aus Sachsen und Israel erproben derzeit gemeinsam am Fraunhofer-Institut IWS einen neuartigen Laser für den Industrieeinsatz.
Die patentierten Gas-Management-Systeme EWR 2 von ABICOR BINZEL helfen nicht nur dabei, den CO₂-Fußabdruck zu verringern, sondern tragen auch erheblich zu einer wirtschaf...
RIFTEC steht seit fast 20 Jahren für das industrielle Rührreibschweißen und inevstiert regelmäßig in neue Anlagentechnik. Neueste Errungenschaft ist eine Doppelkopfanlage...
Das Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ in Würzburg und das Fraunhofer Institut für Werkstoff und Strahltechnik entwickeln gemeinsam innovative Verfahren zum produktiven Fügen von Met...
Die Corona-Krise spiegelt sich deutlich in den vorläufigen Arbeitsunfallzahlen wider, die die Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV), Spitzenverband der Berufsgen...
Peter Adrian ist neuer Präsident des Deutschen Industrie- und Handels-kammertages. Die Vollversammlung wählte den 64-jährigen Unternehmer zum Nachfolger von Eric Schweitz...
WiseSteel ist ein von Kemppi entwickeltes MAG-Schweißverfahren zum Schweißen von Baustählen. Das Verfahren kann das Risiko von Schweißfehlern bei hohen Schweißgeschwindig...
Die VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH aus Norddeutschland stellt mit der Aufnahme der nächsten Generation in die Geschäftsführung den langfristigen Unternehmense...
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