Lauda Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co. KG, based in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany, celebrated the 40th work anniversary of Elmar Mohr in a formal ceremony attended by the management...
Invisible yet essential, industrial gases are a fundamental part of modern life, supporting critical applications across healthcare, food production, electronics, and ene...
Metal–polymer hybrid components are established in countless applications in our everyday lives. However, in industrial implementation typical challenges remain: demandin...
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...
PolyWAAM is a fully automated Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) cell presented by Polycontrols for large-scale metal part production and industrial repair. The compa...
Jeju Island is becoming an important testbed for industrial-scale hydrogen production in Korea, with renewable-heavy power conditions that can challenge large electrolysi...
A new generation of AI-powered robots moving from research labs into the real world is fueled by AI tech companies and analysts forecasting a multitrillion-dollar market.
Worksport transformed its vision for smarter, cleaner truck accessories by reshoring production to Buffalo, New York, with Prima Power’s PSBB line.
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...
As the aluminium industry looks ahead in 2026, ABB’s Millmate thickness Gauge (MTG) Box Gauge is helping mills hit precise thickness targets under tough conditions.
In this interview Frank Bartels, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with full responsibility for research and development, explains how technological innovation is driven at...
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.
ABB has signed contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP), a joint venture by the Port of Rotterdam and Eneco to engineer and construct shore power systems comprising mul...
This research paper was previously published in the German specialist magazin SCHWEISSEN UND SCHNEIDEN.
Specialist Article on Ultrasonic metal welding (USMW) for joining electrical conductors, especially in the context of lightweighting strategies that involve replacing cop...
Resistance spot welding (RSW) pose a variety of challenges to users when joining modern aluminum alloys, especially when it comes to dissimilar joints between dissimilar...
On 4 and 5 March 2026, the IKV is offering a forum in which research and industry can jointly develop new pathways.
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...
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,...
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...
At the K trade fair, Evosys presented laser welding solutions like the EvoWeld Mini made from environmentally friendly wood the EvoWeld Generation 2, and the EVO 0800-TD.
The battery-powered variant of the Fronius Ignis provides a MMA welding solution that maintains full welding quality and process stability.
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...
A Stafford firm has doubled the workforce and appointed two new directors, who have spent a combined 30 years working there.
Blackbird Robotersysteme, manufacturer of system solutions for remote laser welding, has expanded its range of functions to include optical coherence tomography (OCT) for...
Alongside key issues such as digitalisation, sustainability and attracting skilled professionals, the world’s leading trade fair shines a spotlight on start-ups bringing...
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...
EWM is taking a holistic approach to shaping the future of welding technology. The full-service provider from Germany is focusing on intelligent automation, digital netwo...
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...
WITT Gas presents an upgrade for existing laser cutting systems: laser gas mixers designed for easy retrofitting. These advanced mixers enable users to unlock the full po...
Lauda Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co. KG, a leading manufacturer of temperature control units and systems, has been awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis. With a score of 70 out...
Xflare by Xtraction is a compact 2-in-1 system integrating CNC cutting and robotic welding to automate metalworking processes.
EU-funded InShaPe project reports sixfold productivity, half the cost, reduced energy and material waste as well as better component quality.
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...
CEP's contact tips are manufactured from a double-walled composite tube, with a shell consisting of highly conductive pure copper and a core of copper-based high-temperat...
Yaskawa has been supplying robotic-based turnkey welding systems from its own European system construction for over 40 years.
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...
Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik will present technologies for arc welding at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025 with the focus on the new MIG/MAG welding process Tandem+, robot syste...
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...
EWM will be presenting tried-and-tested solutions for automated and manual welding with focus on process reliability, digitalization and resource efficiency at SCHWEISSEN...
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...
Founded in 1945 as a regional specialist for radio and electrical equipment, Fronius grew into a global player driven by team spirit and perseverance.
Blackbird Robotersysteme, a provider of system solutions for remote laser welding, is presenting several new products at the Laser World of Photonics trade fair in Munich...
Quality paired with efficiency and flexibility – the Expert 3.0 control from EWM allows for precise settings and optimum adaptation to specific welding tasks.
Scanlab showcased numerous new products at the Laser World of Photonics trade fair in Munich, Germany.
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.
The ticket shop for SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025 is now live. Trade visitors can secure their admission for the world’s leading trade fair for joining, cutting and surfaci...
A pioneering SKZ project developed the first time-lapse method to quantitatively assess stress crack failure in plastics exposed to media.
Acoustic emissions expose whether a laser process runs steadily or drifts off course. Fraunhofer IWS develops acoustic monitoring systems that evaluate laser machining di...
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,...
In the rapidly changing automotive industry, the focus is on technologies that increase efficiency, performance and sustainability in equal measure. Plasma technology pla...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 presenta...
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 tec...
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...
Allucan AG was founded in 1962 in Bremgarten, Switzerland. The company's portfolio encompasses the production of prototypes and series components for various industries.
The use of sodium batteries promises both economic and ecological advantages. In order to further increase the efficiency in the production of the ceramic electrolyte, an...
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...
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?
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!
Weld appearance, targeted heat input, reproducible ignition are just a few of the advantages that characterize the Fronius iWave when used in robot applications or as the...
Welding remains a vital joining process in the metalworking industry and it requires in-depth specialist knowledge and skill.
At the SKZ Plastics Center, the Pipe-safe project has been launched to put an AI assistant for quality assurance of welds in pipeline construction into practical use. Thi...
Continuously recording and analysing relevant data leads to decisive gains in knowledge in order to better understand interrela- tionships and interactions and to control...
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...
Amidst ongoing global challenges, the sheet metal working industry showcased its dedication to progress and growth at the EuroBLECH 2024.
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...
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...
Part 2 of 3. Today, we will be featuring the factors influencing the weld quality in hyperbaric wet welding.
WireSense, TouchSense, SeamTracking and TeachMode are patented assistance systems for robotic welding designed by Fronius to improve weld quality and increase efficiency...
With CMT Additive Pro, Fronius presents a new, 3D-optimised welding process with features such as a particularly even layer structure, as well as high quality and stabili...
Fronius is taking a step in terms of sustainability and its use of resources by carrying out a certified life cycle assessment (LCA) for welding applications.
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.
German special steel producer Lech-Stahlwerke has granted the final acceptance certificate to Primetals Technologies for an innovative scrap torch-cutting machine. The sy...
The latest generation of Herrmann Ultraschall's longitudinal seal module (LSM) ensures reliable longitudinal seals for applications like pillow bags, even with the narrow...
Spread over nine exhibition halls and covering more than 90,000 square metres, this year’s event will be a unique opportunity to see the largest collection of sheet metal...
ESAB introduced three high-performance Cobot welding system packages to reduce programming times, increase productivity and offer consistent, high-quality welds in high-m...
Deutsche Bahn’s freight wagons are manufactured by the company Tatravagónka in Tlmače, Slovakia. The company specializes in the production of 6-axle articulated wagons fo...
The SKZ Networking Week is an established meeting place for the plastics industry. This year, the event attracted more than 600 visitors.
Process parameters have a significant effect on the emission rate: Wire speed, arc length and correction parameters significantly influence the level of generated harmful...
“POWDERscreen” detects powder particles: Increased process reproducibility through permanent monitoring of the powder mass flow rate
The laser beam tool has become an integral part of modern production. At the same time, requirements in terms of efficiency and possible applications are growing. LMB las...
The start-up Q.ANT offers a compact and industrialised particle sensor based on quantum technology that can be used to measure these parameters in real time and in a way...
The debate about transitioning to a hydrogen economy has been and continues to be intense. While in the 1990s the use of hydrogen was seen as a visionary material of the...
The Aquasol Corporation launched an Oxygen Monitor with direct integration with Google, ApplePlay and Windows. The POM Connect app allows welders to control functions of...
Vitronic is an innovation driver for machine vision. The automated inspection system, Viro WSI, inspects weld seams inline on powertrains, car bodies, and in the battery...
At the SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN fair EWM will be exhibiting as a full-range provider. The company will be presenting state-of-the-art welding technology for manual welding,...
2023 werden die vier Metallmessen wire, Tube, GIFA und METEC South East Asia in Bangkok erneut vom BMWK unterstützt. Das asiatische Power-Quartett findet vom 20. bis 22....
Explodierende Energiekosten und mangelnde Kundenkooperation werfen Autozulieferer gerade komplett aus der Spur. Und das aktuelle Entlastungspaket wird es nicht schaffen,...
Die Trading Hub Europe GmbH hat am 15. August 2022 die Höhe der Gas-Umlage bekanntgegeben. Dazu erklärt Hans Jürgen Kerkhoff, Präsident der Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl:...
Im starken Verbund mit Armira entstehen für die EWM-Gruppe optimale Voraussetzungen, die außerordentlich positive Entwicklung zukünftig konsequent fortzusetzen.
Schneiden, Fugenhobeln und Markieren von Stahl, Edelstahl, Aluminium oder Kupfer – mit dem Plasma Cutter 125 bietet Messer Cutting Systems immer die optimale Lösung. Das...
Steuerberater Roland Franz erklärt, welche Unterlagen für die Kassenprüfung (Kassennachschau) vorhanden sein müssen.
Während seiner Südostasien-Reise besuchte Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier am 15.06. auch die Firma Plasmatreat mit ihren atmosphärischen Plasmatechnologien und -s...
Mit i³ CONTROL schafft Yaskawa eine komplett neue Automations-Plattform. Das Besondere dieses jetzt erstmals als Konzept präsentierten Ökosystems: Es bildet eine technisc...
Morgen legt die EU-Kommission den Plan „RePowerEU“ vor, bei dem es darum gehen soll, die EU unabhängiger von russischen Energieträgern zu machen. Dieses Vorhaben darf jed...
Die DIN EN 17639 „Zerstörende Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen an metallischen Werkstoffen – Makroskopische und mikroskopische Untersuchungen von Schweißnähten“ ist in neu...
Die Aluminiumproduktion in Deutschland ist im ersten Quartal 2022 teils deutlich gesunken. Einen besonders starken Rückgang verzeichneten die Hersteller von Rohaluminium.
Mit der Durchflussaktivierung hat DELO eine innovative Prozesstechnologie entwickelt, bei der die Dosierung und Voraktivierung des Klebstoffs erstmals in einem Prozesssch...
Prof. Christoph Leyens gehört ab sofort dem Präsidium der Deutschen Akademie der Technikwissenschaften (acatech) an. Er vervollständigt das Gremium, in dem Reinhard Ploss...
Staubbrände und -explosionen können überall dort auftreten, wo sich Partikel von brennbaren Materialien mit Luft mischen. Dazu gehören auch Metalle. Die Richtlinienreihe...
Im März 2022 ist ein neues Update für „Die Schweißaufsicht im Betrieb“ erschienen. In den Fachbeiträgen stehen neue Richtlinien und Merkblätter des DVS im Fokus, die Arbe...
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...
Schweißen mit dem MIG/MAG-Prozess verlangt Schweißern und der Schweißtechnik oft viel, manchmal sogar extrem viel ab. Deshalb muss die Schweißausrüstung hochwertig und ro...
Das Technologie-Know-how von KUKA kommt zum Einsatz, wenn der schwedische Automobilkonzern sein Angebot an Elektrofahrzeugen in seinem US-Werk erweitert. KUKA wird im US-...
Schnell, effizient und zeitsparend zu Know-how und Lösungen für unterschiedlichste Aufgabenstellungen in der industriellen Bauteilreinigung. Diese Möglichkeit bietet Ecoc...
Beim Anbieter von Absaug- und Filtertechnik geht eine Ära zu Ende: Wolfgang Richter wird die Vertriebsleitung an Herrn Marko Höher übergeben.
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...
Im Sortiment von Yaskawa sind nun fünf Robotermodelle mit erweiterter Reichweite nach unten. Das ermöglicht die Entnahme von Werkstücken von oben und schafft Bodenfläche...
Armin Haller, Chief Sales Officer und Mitglied des Vorstands der Güdel Group AG, wurde auf der Mitglieder-versammlung von EUnited Robotics zum Vice Chairman ernannt.
Wer als Automobilzulieferer dem enormen Wettbewerbsdruck standhalten will, muss immer neue Wege suchen, um seine Produktion noch wirtschaftlicher zu gestalten. Für die Fe...
Ziel des Forschungsprojektes „viaMeta“ ist, Leichtbaupotentiale zukünftiger Fahrzeuge zu erschließen und Strukturen konsequent zu verschlanken. Den Herausforderungen woll...
Auf der formnext 2021 stellt Laserline neue Systemlösungen für das Laserstrahl-Auftrag-schweißen vor. Gezeigt werden vorkonfigurierte Lösungspakete für High-Speed-Beschic...
Gemeinsam mit bekannten Schweißexperten aus verschiedenen Social-Media-Kanälen hat KEMPER sein neues Training Center eröffnet. Im modernen Industriedesign eingerichtet, b...
Die International Federation of Robotics hat untersucht, wie Robotik-Schulungen die Aus- und Weiterbildung beeinflussen und Kompetenzen der Mitarbeiter für den Arbeitspla...
Die Glüpker Blechtechnologie GmbH hat in den letzten Jahren stark in Automatisierungslösungen investiert – unter anderem in drei Cobot-Schweißsysteme von CLOOS.
„Dank unserer langfristig gewachsenen Handelsstrukturen können wir auf ein stabiles Umsatzniveau blicken und freuen uns in einigen Zielmärkten sogar über deutliches Wachs...
Die hohe Zerspanungsleistung und Wirtschaftlichkeit der ALLROUND-Frässtifte von PFERD ist nun auch in erweitertem Programm erhältlich, denn die Erfolgszahnung ist jetzt a...
Vor 10 Jahren wurde die vierte industrielle Revolution in Deutschland ausgerufen. Doch trotz der Verbreitung von Industrie 4.0-Lösungen in den Fabrikhallen, stufen sich a...
Der Metallbaubetrieb Neuschmid Christian erweitert sein Schneidleistungsangebot: der neue Faserlaser kommt wie die bestehende Plasma-Autogenschneidanlage von MicroStep.
Unkompliziert engagiert sich der DVS für die fügetechnischen Betriebe der vom Hochwasser betroffenen Region. Mit seinem Netzwerk und einer Spende unterstützt der DVS die...
Mit Ausgabedatum August 2021 ist eine Neufassung der DIN EN ISO 12671 „Thermisches Spritzen – Thermisch gespritzte Schichten – Symbolische Darstellung in Zeichnungen“ ers...
Neue technische Entwicklungen im Bereich kollaborativer Robotik erlauben eine flexible Zusammenarbeit von Mensch und Roboter in Teamstrukturen. Diese Prozesse betrachtet...
Aktuell kämpfen die produzierenden Unternehmen vieler Branchen mit Lieferengpässen bei wichtigen Halbzeugen, Vormaterialien und Rohstoffen. Eine Lösung sind hochpräzise,...
Laser-Experten aus Sachsen und Israel erproben derzeit gemeinsam am Fraunhofer-Institut IWS einen neuartigen Laser für den Industrieeinsatz.
Das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium plant 296 Messebeteiligungen weltweit: Dies ist die höchste Zahl seit der Programm-Premiere im Jahr 1949.
Bildhübsche Nähte bei maximaler Geschwindigkeit: Mit dem neuen Schweißprozess MicorTwin bietet Lorch Schweißtechnik die Möglichkeit, anspruchsvolle Sichtnähte, die heute...
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 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...
Schweißspritzer sind Zeit- und Kostenfresser. Denn um die Spritzer zu entfernen, muss die Arbeit am Werkstück unterbrochen werden. In diesem Praxistipp von ABICOR BINZEL...
Die Corona-Krise darf nicht zur Ausbildungs- oder Fachkräftekrise werden. Deshalb hat die Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) zusammen mit den Partnern in der Selbstverwaltung...
Mit Ausgabedatum April 2021 ist das Merkblatt DVS 2320 „Versiegelung thermisch gespritzter Schichten“ in einer neuen Fassung erschienen.
Mit zwei neuen Serien der Flexlite MIG-Schweißbrenner zielt Kemppi auf die Ergonomie und Sicherheit ab. Die Flexlite GC-Produktreihe ist für MIG/MAG-Schweißer, die sich e...
Auf dem Markt werden zahlreiche Schweißrauch-Absauggeräte angeboten. In diesem Beitrag von ABICOR BINZEL erfahren Sie alles Wichtige, um die für Sie passende Schweißrauch...
Aus Maschinenbau Technologie Herrde wird die mth Ultraschalltechnologie GmbH & Co. KG: Dem Wandel der Rechtsform ist vor kurzem ein Eigentümerwechsel vorangegangen.
WiseSteel ist ein von Kemppi entwickeltes MAG-Schweißverfahren zum Schweißen von Baustählen. Das Verfahren kann das Risiko von Schweißfehlern bei hohen Schweißgeschwindig...
Das patentierte „LMJ“-Verfahren beruht – bildlich gesprochen – auf der Kombination von Feuer und Wasser: Die Werkstoffbearbeitung erfolgt durch einen haardünnen Wasserstr...