Specialist Article on Ultrasonic metal welding (USMW) for joining electrical conductors, especially in the context of lightweighting strategies that involve replacing cop...
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...
Sponsored: The mobile welding power source with integrated welding fume extraction system xFUME Power 350M+/450M+ from Abicor Binzel enables you to perform safe and clean MIG/MAG we...
In the third part of this interview series, experts from 3M Speedglas provide insights on product development, feedback from users and the worldwide market of welding equ...
In this interview series, experts from 3M provide insights on product development, feedback from users and the worldwide market of welding equipment.
Sponsored: Welding cobots offer a practical, economical and efficient solution for manufacturing companies struggling with skilled worker shortage.
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...
Im Forschungsprojekt FSW‑AcoMon haben das Fraunhofer IDMT, das Fachgebiet Fertigungstechnik der Technische Universität Ilmenau und die RRS Schilling GmbH einen wichtigen...
In this interview Frank Bartels, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with full responsibility for research and development, explains how technological innovation is driven at...
Ein Forschungskonsortium unter Leitung des Deutschen Forschungszentrums für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) hat einen neuartigen Unterwasser-Schweißroboter entwickelt.
ESAB, the originator of VacPac vacuum-sealed electrode packaging is advancing its solution with a redesign
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Trumpf stellte auf der Blechexpo in Stuttgart die neue Generation seiner automatisierten Laserstrahlschweißmaschine TruLaser Weld 5000 vor.
Sponsored: The new xFUME Commander welding fume extraction unit from Abicor Binzel brings great flexibility to extraction technology.
Prima Power, a supplier for sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, presents Laser Next Core, the newest addition to its 3D laser cutting range.
Trumpf launched the new generation of its TruLaser Weld 5000 automated laser welding machine at Blechexpo, Stutgart, Germany.
Envalior recognizes a growing need for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-free materials for high-performance Wear & Friction applications, that are sustainable, economical,...
Cloos Schweißtechnik präsentiert auf der Schweisstec 2025 praxisnahe Live-Demonstrationen, modulare Systemlösungen und zukunftsweisende Technologien für eine flexible und...
At Schweisstec 2025, Cloos will present modular system solutions and forward-looking technologies for flexible and efficient welding production.
Blackbird Robotersysteme, manufacturer of system solutions for remote laser welding, has expanded its range of functions to include optical coherence tomography (OCT) for...
In a live demonstration, the Pemamek team presented a new flexible manufacturing system, specifically designed for companies with high product variety and low 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...
Siegmund is presenting the Smart Leg, an electrically and continuously height-adjustable table leg, for the first time at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025.
Oscar PLT will showcase its Pro Focus digital repair technology at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany, as a contender for the IF Digital Award.
Fronius' Fortis product range contains devices in the 270 to 500 A categories, either as compact all-in-one systems or as split versions with an external wirefeeder.
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...
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...
At the SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN trade fair, Otto Kind introduces its multi4flex series of electrically height-adjustable welding tables.
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...
Stahlwerk will be introducing a multifunctional inverter featuring a touch display and job memory covering a wide range of welding processes.
Teyu RMFL-2000 rack chiller delivers dual-circuit cooling for 2kW handheld fiber laser welding systems.
At SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025, the IndustryFusion Foundation will present innovations related to IndustryFusion-X, the cross-manufacturer open-source networking solution...
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) will showcase its latest welding innovations at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN.
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...
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...
Xflare by Xtraction is a compact 2-in-1 system integrating CNC cutting and robotic welding to automate metalworking processes.
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...
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...
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...
The handheld spot welder has been seamlessly integrated into a safe, easy-to-use Cobot automated welding workcell.
At this year's Schweissen & Schneiden, Hampiaux SAS - Le Lorrain will present its regulators with economizer device.
Everyone uses fume extraction, right? In reality, there are some hall extraction or other exhaust air systems at the workplace.
The Promotech ABM-50 DD Vario is a self-propelled, heavy-duty bevelling machine engineered to produce bevels up to 50 mm wide - without thermal distortion or a heat-affec...
Unter dem Motto Powerful Connections for Strong Performances präsentiert Cloos auf der SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025 zukunftsweisende Technologien für das Lichtbogenschweiß...
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...
Evosys will present laser welding solutions and developments at the K 2025 (October, 8 through 15) trade fair in Essen, Germany. At this year's fair, the laser plastic we...
Deloro will be demonstrating how integrated welding systems and welding materials based on cobalt and nickel ensure greater efficiency, durability and process reliability...
Ob Schweißpulver, Anlagen oder Anwendungstechnik: Deloro liefert smarte Lösungen mit System für das Auftragschweißen.
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...
Sponsored: Anyone welding with cobots should pay the same attention to protection against welding fumes as when welding by hand.
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.
Harald Scherleitner, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of Fronius International GmbH, will take over as president of the European Welding Association (EWA) for the next two-year...
Harald Scherleitner, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) der Fronius International GmbH, übernimmt ab Ende Juni 2025 das Amt des Präsidenten der European Welding Association (EWA).
The tactile laser optics MPH Tactile from Abicor Binzel is a system that can cover a wide range of applications – without time-consuming and costly conversions.
Das handgeführte Laserstrahlschweißen zeichnet sich durch hohe Schweißgeschwindigkeiten und eine gezielte Energieeinbringung aus, was zu minimalem Schweißverzug und gerin...
Der Beitrag beschreibt die systematische Entwicklung zur Identifikation von Material- und Prozessparametern. Dabei werden die Materialpaarungen, Fügewerkstoffe sowie die...
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...
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...
Acoustic emissions expose whether a laser process runs steadily or drifts off course. Fraunhofer IWS develops acoustic monitoring systems that evaluate laser machining di...
AI has established itself as a cornerstone of Trumpf’s business, enhancing everything from training programs to machine tools and laser technology.
Welders in shipyards face high physical and mental demands, while welding torches must withstand heavy use and consistently deliver reliable results.
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...
With the new rapid clamping system Flexline R Roemheld expands its product portfolio with a particularly sturdy solution for the automatic clamping of dies of different s...
The welding industry is evolving, but significant challenges remain as companies explore automation to enhance their operations. Recently, we conducted a LinkedIn poll to...
Researchers at Fraunhofer IZM have developed a laser beam welding process that works without adhesives to connect Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) with optical fibers...
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...
Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH, manufacturer of system solutions for remote laser welding, has significantly advanced its award-winning solution for OCT edge tracking.
Dr.-Ing. Caren Dripke wurde vom Weltroboterverband International Federation of Robotics (IFR) mit dem Award „IFR's 10 Women Shaping the Future of Robotics in 2025“ ausgez...
The first welding robot cell has been upgraded to the G4 Welding Robot System – and the de-installed components will function as a source for spare parts for the second o...
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...
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...
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...
Hydrogen is a highly topical issue and more and more components, such as pipelines, must be able to withstand the use of hydrogen.
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...
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.
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?
At the turn of the year, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Keitel will step down as managing director of SLV Halle. Dipl.-Ing. Steffen Wagner has already been appointed as the new...
Welding is one of the fundamental processes in the manufacturing industry. In this context, Comau, specialist in industrial automation, is combining advanced technologies...
Next year's edition of SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN from 15 through 19 September will offer an exclusive setting under the motto “Join the Future”, which will strengthen the co...
In December 2022, Haizea Wind Group, a producer of large metal structures for the wind industry based in Bilbao, Spain, made a major investment in Pemamek welding automat...
Continuously recording and analysing relevant data leads to decisive gains in knowledge in order to better understand interrela- tionships and interactions and to control...
Vom 27. bis 29. November 2024 findet die METEC India statt. In ihrem Rahmen wird die METEC India Konferenz zentrale Themen der indischen Stahlindustrie beleuchten.
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...
This biennial scientific event, now a key meeting point for engineers and researchers specialized in material forming simulation, attracted professionals from around the...
Amidst ongoing global challenges, the sheet metal working industry showcased its dedication to progress and growth at the EuroBLECH 2024.
The Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG Group) integrates innovative lightweight construction into vehicle construction, thereby helping to cut CO₂ emissions.
In today’s industrial landscape, the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) is a crucial factor for efficiency and competitiveness. How ar...
Arc-based metal 3D printing is changing metal component manufacturing. The near-net-shape additive manufacturing process with welding wire shapes three-dimensional object...
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...
TEKA Absaug- und Entsorgungstechnologie, Coesfeld, Germany, will be presenting a complete plasma cutting system at EuroBLECH in Hanover, Germany.
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...
Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group, will debut at Fakuma 2024 with an array of solutions aimed at advancing key applications across industries.
The Greenweld Project strives to meet the Europen Green Deals's ambitious goals by incorporating green skills into the welder's curriculum.
SkillsUSA is sending eight skilled competitors to Lyon, France from September 10 through 15 to compete in seven events during the 47th biennial WorldSkills Competition.
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.
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 two companies are developing AI chips and software to improve welding, cutting and marking processes.
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...
ESAB introduced three high-performance Cobot welding system packages to reduce programming times, increase productivity and offer consistent, high-quality welds in high-m...
KUKA is supplying 23 friction stir welding cells with integrated robots for the production of electric vehicles for an automotive customer.
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...
Auf dem Weg in Richtung neuer ökologischer Flugzeugbaukonzepte erbrachten Forscher den Nachweis zum spanlosen Fügen von kohlenstofffaserverstärkten Bauteilstrukturen aus...
Die DVS-Arbeitsgruppe „Industrie 4.0“ möchte die Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0 insbesondere KMU näherbringen.
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...
Der DVS hat eine neue Fassung des Merkblatts DVS 3202 „Steuerungen von Elektronenstrahl-Schweißmaschinen“ veröffentlicht. Sie ersetzt die bis dato gültige Ausgabe vom Sep...
Using expensive materials on high-performance components only where they are needed: This is the vision of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1153 “Tailored Forming”....
Vor dem Hintergrund anhaltender Pandemiekontrollmaßnahmen in Teilregionen Chinas, haben sich die Organisatoren der wire China entschieden, den Standort der für September...
Große Überraschung aus München: Die automatica wechselt ihren Rhythmus und wird damit zukünftig parallel mit der LASER World of PHOTONICS veranstaltet. Beide Weltleitmess...
Mit i³ CONTROL schafft Yaskawa eine komplett neue Automations-Plattform. Das Besondere dieses jetzt erstmals als Konzept präsentierten Ökosystems: Es bildet eine technisc...
Weltweit sind Menschen immer noch vielen Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsrisiken durch ihre Arbeit ausgesetzt. Am 28. April 2022 findet daher der „Welttag für Sicherheit und...
Der Dokumentencheck sorgt dafür, dass Bescheinigungen, Diplome und Zertifikate, die von DVS-zugelassenen Bildungseinrichtungen ausgegeben wurden, online verifiziert werde...
Mit Dipl.-Ing. Christian Grosspointner übernimmt ein erfahrener Industrie-manager vom bisherigen CEO der AICHELIN Group die Zukunftsgestaltung des global aufgestellten Wä...
Steuerberater Roland Franz informiert, welche Folgen Scheinselbstständigkeit für Auftraggeber und Auftragnehmer mit sich bringen kann und wie sich diese Folgen vermeiden...
Das Hochtechnologieunternehmen TRUMPF ändert die Rechtsform der geschäftsführenden Gesellschaft der Holding. Die bisherige TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG firmiert ab sofort als TRU...
Die Lage ist derzeit gut, doch die Aussichten sind enttäuschend. Der DIHK sieht den Erholungsprozess erheblich geschwächt und rechnet nicht mit einem nachhaltigen, invest...
Laser-Experten aus Sachsen und Israel erproben derzeit gemeinsam am Fraunhofer-Institut IWS einen neuartigen Laser für den Industrieeinsatz.
Cobots übernehmen gemeinsam mit Beschäftigten Tätigkeiten. Worauf beim sicheren Einsatz der Technologie geachtet werden sollte, erklärt Dr. Matthias Umbreit von der BGHM...
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