Meet Stanislav Yordanov, a young welder from Bulgaria forging his path in a skilled trade often overlooked but essential. He shares his perspective on what it takes to su...
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...
thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology hat den Verkauf seiner Business Unit Automation Engineering an die Agile Robots SE mit Sitz in München eingeleitet.
thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has initiated the sale of its Automation Engineering business unit to Munich-based Agile Robots SE. With the signing of the agreement,...
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...
Over 600 exhibitors from 30 countries, nearly 1,000 machines working live, and nine expo halls – this is Industrial Spring 2025 in a nutshell. Now Targi Kielce STOM Expo...
In the ITEA project Familiar, Fraunhofer IAPT and the institute’s project partners have developed a digital assistance system using machine learning and mixed-reality (XR...
Sponsored: The new xFUME Commander welding fume extraction unit from Abicor Binzel brings great flexibility to extraction technology.
KUKA, a globally active automation group, and Kleusberg, a specialist in modular construction and mobile space systems, have announced their cooperation.
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.
ABB announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. opting not to pursue a spin-off.
Caracol, a global player in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), announces the acquisition of IP and robotic machine configuration assets from the additive divisio...
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...
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...
At Schweisstec 2025, Cloos will present modular system solutions and forward-looking technologies for flexible and efficient welding production.
Universal Robots (UR) is expanding its portfolio with the UR8 Long – a cobot with extended reach, developed for precision automation tasks in confined spaces.
Alongside key issues such as digitalisation, sustainability and attracting skilled professionals, the world’s leading trade fair shines a spotlight on start-ups bringing...
In this interview, we speak with Eng. Fernando Lescovar, General Director of ABS, and Zorailde Morais, International Welding Engineer, about the opportunities and challen...
Oscar PLT will showcase its Pro Focus digital repair technology at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany, as a contender for the IF Digital Award.
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...
Cloos' new Tandem+ MIG/MAG welding process uses a 3-wire system to achieve up to 30 % higher deposition rates than the previous Tandem Weld technology.
Prima Power inaugurates the expansion of the Bending Product Unit in Cologna Veneta: +50% production capacity with a focus on technological integration and sustainability...
In Kooperation mit dem Spitzencluster MAI Carbon des Composites United e. V. (CU) sowie dem Luft- und Raumfahrtverband bavAIRia e. V. richtete die Hufschmied Zerspanungss...
Am 2. und 3. Juli feierte Plasmatreat mit den Plasmatreat Technologietagen 2025 am Hauptsitz in Steinhagen das 30-jährige Jubiläum der Patentanmeldung seiner Openair-Plas...
Wemag in Fulda, Germany, offers robots for collaborative welding, pick-and-place operations as well as palletizing, with the option to evaluate them on-site in real-world...
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...
Panasonic will be showcasing robotic welding solutions with MIG/MAG/TIG technology at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025.
Under the trade fair motto "Precise cutting, perfect welding – complete solutions that connect and inspire," Messer Cutting Systems will be showcasing its combined expert...
How can robotics help to make packaging more sustainable? Kuka is looking for creative and innovative ideas in the new round of its Innovation Award.
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-...
The Italian metalworking company T.P.A. has commissioned laser specialist L-Peak to design a fully automated robotic cell with a six-axis Stäubli robot serving two rotary...
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...
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.
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...
The Sfix system (Smart Fixture) automatically assembles modular clamping fixtures for workpieces, enabling efficient and precise clamping even for small batch sizes.
Prima Power, a global provider of sheet metal working solutions, has acquired long-standing robotics partner Sistec AM.
EWM and ESAB are joining forces to shape the future of welding – innovatively, ambitiously and sustainably.
Sponsored: Anyone welding with cobots should pay the same attention to protection against welding fumes as when welding by hand.
With the newly launched consortium study “MetaVision - Vision Applications powered by the Industrial Meta-verse”, the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineer...
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 majority of employees in Germany believe that robot deployment in factories will ensure competitiveness. Three out of four are convinced that robotics can help allevi...
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...
High engagement, solution-driven dialogue and cutting-edge technology – these were the defining elements of this year’s edition of Romania’s largest technical trade fair.
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...
Roboterintegratoren und Hightech-Systemhersteller präsentieren auf der WIN EURASIA innovative Lösungen.
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...
In keeping with the motto of this year’s trade fair “Join the future”, Fronius will be focusing on the major drivers in welding technology.
In a recent LinkedIn poll, we asked the welding community to weigh in on the most valuable feature for a robotic welding solution. The results were clear - though divided...
Nowadays, products are experiencing progressively shorter life cycles, demanding businesses to enhance their production flexibility. The key to navigating this challenge...
In keeping with the motto of this year’s trade fair “Join the future”, Fronius will be focusing on the major drivers in welding technology. Quality requirements are risin...
Belgian musician Stromae rose to fame with global hits such as ‘Alors on danse’, and his live shows are considered spectacular. On his Multitude Tour 2022/23, he was acco...
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...
Precise and automated machinery emerges as a cornerstone in maintaining quality, accuracy and aesthetics in manufacturing processes. With the industry facing a shortage o...
On social media, under publications about the Industrial Spring, you can read a comment like this: "These were the most important industrial events of 2025 in Poland"—it...
ABB announced today that it will launch a process to propose to its Annual General Meeting 2026 to decide on a 100 percent spin-off of its Robotics division.
With 600 exhibitors from 30 countries spread across nine expo halls and nearly 1,000 machines in live operation, the event attracted 23,500 industry participants, complet...
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...
Exide Technologies has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating for 2025 in recognition of its commitment to exemplary sustainability standards.
Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH, manufacturer of system solutions for remote laser welding, has significantly advanced its award-winning solution for OCT edge tracking.
From 13 to 16 May 2025, METAL SHOW & TIB 2025 will take place in Romania's largest exhibition hall for the metalworking industry and the equipment and technology sector.
Economies around the world are investing in robotics to support industry and society. But government research and development (R&D) programs are following different strat...
The Exhibition of Metal Processing Technologies and its accompanying events are set to be notable, as in previous years. In 2025, Industrial Spring will feature two addit...
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...
Carbon-neutral production and a 90 % reduction in emissions along the value chain: Kuka Group has set itself comprehensive environmental targets for 2050.
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-ass...
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 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...
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?
From March 25 through 28, the Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre will host the Industrial Spring – one of Poland's most meaningful events dedicated to the industrial s...
Welding is one of the fundamental processes in the manufacturing industry. In this context, Comau, specialist in industrial automation, is combining advanced technologies...
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...
Effective immediately, Julia Astrid Riemenschneider has been appointed chief executive officer and Franziska Lorenz chief operations officer.
From groundbreaking welding technology to robotic dogs, innovations awarded the "Berlin Brandenburg Innovation Award" 2024 cover a wide range of ideas. Out of 125 submiss...
Welding remains a vital joining process in the metalworking industry and it requires in-depth specialist knowledge and skill.
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed: The new global average robot density reaches a record 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023 - more...
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...
Amidst ongoing global challenges, the sheet metal working industry showcased its dedication to progress and growth at the EuroBLECH 2024.
Auf der 27. Internationalen Technologiemesse für Blechbearbeitung, EuroBLECH 2024, stellte die Branche ihre enorme Entschlossenheit für Fortschritt und Wachstum unter Bew...
In various projects, researcher at Fraunhofer IWS are working with academic and industrial partners on biomimetic artificial grippers to make them "feel".
Die SAG Group integriert innovative Leichtbauweise in den Fahrzeugbau und hilft dadurch CO₂ einzusparen. Geschweißt werden sie mit patentierter CMT- und WireSense-Technol...
The Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG Group) integrates innovative lightweight construction into vehicle construction, thereby helping to cut CO₂ emissions.
At EuroBLECH 2024 in Hanover, Microstep presented – among other things – the high-power version of the MSE SmartFL fiber laser series with a 60 kW laser power.
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...
From March 25 through 28, Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre will host the Industrial Spring – an event dedicated to the industrial sector in Poland as well as Central...
Arc-based metal 3D printing is changing metal component manufacturing. The near-net-shape additive manufacturing process with welding wire shapes three-dimensional object...
Das Executive Board der International Federation of Robotics (IFR) hat Takayuki Ito zum Präsidenten gewählt. Gleichzeitig wurde Jane Heffner zur neuen Vizepräsidentin der...
WireSense, TouchSense, SeamTracking and TeachMode are patented assistance systems for robotic welding designed by Fronius to improve weld quality and increase efficiency...
Fehler in einer Schweißnaht können zu größeren Problemen führen, weshalb die Prüfung ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des Schweißprozesses ist. Eyeweld eignet sich für alle S...
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...
The International Hybrid Conference is set to bring together scientists, students and engineers from around the globe.
NS ARC, a dedicated women-owned welding wire brand in the U.S., and CLOOS North America, a player in robotic welding technology with over 100 years in the industry, annou...
“It’s the perfect combination that we were hoping for,” Wolfgang Grüb, former managing partner of Lorch Schweißtechnik, summarises after Japanese Daihen Group joined the...
KUKA is supplying 23 friction stir welding cells with integrated robots for the production of electric vehicles for an automotive customer.
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and its members support the empowerment of women for careers in the robotics industry.
Fronius Welding Automation offers cladding systems that, thanks to update options and retrofitting, will remain state-of-the-art for years to come.
Driven by the high volume of industrial robot installations, the world hit a new record of 3.9 million operational robots in 2022. The top most automated countries measur...
Yaskawa continues to strengthen its robot manufacturing and distribution capacity in Europe with a EUR 31.5 million investment in Slovenia.
At the Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, the BMW Group has a “live wire” to an innovative, additive production process for metallic vehicle components and...
Eine benutzerfreundliche Cobot-Applikation für KMU – einsetzbar ohne Programmierung: Dieses innovative Konzept hat den KUKA Robotik-Wettbewerb für sich entschieden.
Bei einem Anbieter von Produkten für Sanitär, Heizungs- und Kühlungsanlagen automatisieren Yaskawa-Roboter Bearbeitungszentren samt angeschlossener Teilereinigungsanlage...
Viñolas Metall is a family business specializing in the construction of metal components, sheet metal processing, and boiler making.
2024 Exhibition of Metal Processing Technologies and its accompanying events hosted 20,000 visitors. There were additional benefits for industry insiders calling in the e...
The Advanced Manufacturing Report by Hexagon unveils a compelling narrative. Critical challenges confronting industries today are revealed, highlighting the hurdles of da...
On June 1, the first edition of “Robotics meets eMobility”, a new trade congress launched by Rohmann Automation, will take place at the German town of Ingelheim am Rhein....
The team of the Kupferverband e. V. gathere in Ulm at the end of January for two days to discuss the strategy and goals for 2024. A central focus of the meeting was to de...
Die Unternehmen aus dem Netzwerk Industrie stellen dem Standort Deutschland ein sehr negatives Zeugnis aus. Das zeigt die aktuelle Standort-Umfrage der DIHK, die auf den...
The welding robots developed by Inrotech break with existing stereotypes, both mechanically, functionally and logistically. This is made possible without sacrificing eith...
Forschende des Fraunhofer-Instituts IWS haben einen Weg gefunden, um erprobte Leichtbaukonstruktionen auf weitere Branchen zu übertragen. Dafür verschweißen sie mit Laser...
Eine interaktive Website zeigt den aktuellen Stand, die regionalen Fortschritte sowie die Chancen und Potenziale von Wasserstoff für die Energiewende und den Klimaschutz.
Im Fokus des Workshops „reFORM“ beim OPEN HOUSE 2022 der CHIRON Group stand die Automatisierung von LMD-Reparatur-Prozessen. Wer es umzusetzen weiß, gewinnt Zeit, spart K...
Mit i³ CONTROL schafft Yaskawa eine komplett neue Automations-Plattform. Das Besondere dieses jetzt erstmals als Konzept präsentierten Ökosystems: Es bildet eine technisc...
Die deutsche und europäische Aluminiumindustrie blickt mit Sorge auf die bevorstehende Entscheidung der Europäischen Kommission, ob die Schutzzölle auf Aluminium-Walzprod...
Das Gelingen der Energiewende ist eng geknüpft an die Weiterentwicklung der Wasserstoff-Technologien. Die Brennstoffzelle dabei zur Serienreife zu bringen ist das große Z...
Bei der Serienfertigung von Aluminium-Komponenten lässt sich die erforderliche Schweißqualität schon vorab sichern: Dies ermöglichen schweißzangenunabhängige adaptive Mas...
In der Supply Chain sind verschiedene Unternehmen miteinander verbunden. Doch was, wenn ein Zulieferer einen Cyberangriff erleidet? Mit vorausschauenden Maßnahmen zum Sup...
Arbeitgeber sind verpflichtet, Sicherheit und Gesundheit ihrer Beschäftigten zu gewährleisten. Ein Gefahrstoffmanagement gewährleistet eine systematische Vorgehensweise,...
Das Programm der diesjährigen ITSC – International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition steht fest. Die Besucher erwarten drei Tage voll spannender Fachvorträge zum Th...
So erfolgreich war KEMPER nur einmal – und das im Rekordjahr vor Corona. Das Unternehmen hat im vergangenen Jahr einen Umsatz nahe der Bestmarke von 2019 erwirtschaftet.
Das Hochtechnologieunternehmen TRUMPF ändert die Rechtsform der geschäftsführenden Gesellschaft der Holding. Die bisherige TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG firmiert ab sofort als TRU...
Mit der iWave bringt Fronius im Januar 2022 eine intelligente Highend-Geräteserie auf den Markt. Mit dieser WIG-Stromquelle sind perfekte Schweißnähte auf allen schweißba...
Mit dem Deutschen Rohstoffeffizienz-Preis zeichnet das BMWi herausragende Beispiele rohstoff- und materialeffizienter Produkte, Prozesse oder Dienstleistungen sowie Forsc...
Am 12. Januar 1992 wurde der Gesellschaftsvertrag des Instituts für Fügetechnik und Werkstoffprüfung unterschrieben. Damit wurde das Fundament für 30 Jahre innovative For...
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.
Die Lage ist derzeit gut, doch die Aussichten sind enttäuschend. Der DIHK sieht den Erholungsprozess erheblich geschwächt und rechnet nicht mit einem nachhaltigen, invest...
In Interviews berichten Studentinnen und Absolventinnen im berufsbegleitenden Masterstudiengang „Industrielles Produktionsmanagement“ des Fachbereichs Maschinenbau der Un...
Die International Federation of Robotics hat untersucht, wie Robotik-Schulungen die Aus- und Weiterbildung beeinflussen und Kompetenzen der Mitarbeiter für den Arbeitspla...
Die Zulieferindustrie steht unter starkem Druck. Der Halbleitermangel führt zu signifikanten Produktionsausfällen in der Automobilindustrie und anderen wichtigen Abnehmer...
Wer wissen möchte, welche Themen in der Schweißtechnik besonders angesagt sind, findet die Lösung im Podcast Welder’s World von ABICOR BINZEL.
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...
Lieferschwierigkeiten sowie deutliche Preissteigerungen bei Vorprodukten und Rohstoffen machen derzeit nicht nur der international orientierten deutschen Industrie zu sch...
Mit Ausgabedatum August 2021 ist eine Neufassung der DIN EN ISO 12671 „Thermisches Spritzen – Thermisch gespritzte Schichten – Symbolische Darstellung in Zeichnungen“ ers...
Die Wirtschaftlichkeitsanforderungen an manuelle Prozesse steigen weiter. Die Abstimmung einiger weniger Einsatzparameter führt beim Einsatz von Hartmetallfrässtiften zur...
Der französische Hersteller GYS präsentiert mit seinem neuen wassergekühlten GYSPOT Intverter PTI-G seine verbesserte Transformator-Punktschweißanlage. Gegenüber dem Vorg...
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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 weltweit tätige Faymonville Group optimiert ihre Montagelinien mit Invertern und Schweißtraktoren der Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH aus Auenwald.
Cobots übernehmen gemeinsam mit Beschäftigten Tätigkeiten. Worauf beim sicheren Einsatz der Technologie geachtet werden sollte, erklärt Dr. Matthias Umbreit von der BGHM...
RIFTEC steht seit fast 20 Jahren für das industrielle Rührreibschweißen und inevstiert regelmäßig in neue Anlagentechnik. Neueste Errungenschaft ist eine Doppelkopfanlage...
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Ob Durchsatz, Oberflächenergebnis, Wartungsaufwand oder Energiebedarf – bestehende Strahlanlagen können aktuelle Anforderungen häufig nicht mehr erfüllen. Als kostengünst...
ABB hat mit dem Bau seiner neuen Produktions- und Forschungsstätte für Robotik in China begonnen. Das Werk mit einem Investitionswert von insgesamt 150 Millionen US-Dolla...
Mit Ausgabedatum August 2019 sind Entwürfe für die Neufassung der Richtlinie DVS 2201-1 „Prüfen von Halbzeug aus Thermoplasten“ und deren Beiblätter 1-5 erschienen. Die E...
Die DVS ZERT GmbH feierte ihr 25-jähriges Bestehen. Zielsetzung für die Zukunft ist es, das Netzwerk aus Kooperationspartnern konsequent ausbauen sowie Digitalisierungs-v...
Innovative Projekte, die zur Umweltentlastung beitragen, werden von der Deutschen Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) gefördert. Das Angebot richtet sich insbesondere an mittelst...
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