In this interview series, experts from 3M provide insights on product development, feedback from users and the worldwide market of welding equipment.
Lessmüller Lasertechnik is expanding its range of solutions to include automated weld seam inspection for gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
For those that have recently discovered their passion for welding this guide helps deciding which machine might be the right one.
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...
Sponsored: Automation is transforming modern welding, as highlighted by “The Robot Queen” Vanessa Loiola’s behind-the-scenes visit to Abicor Binzel.
In this interview Frank Bartels, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with full responsibility for research and development, explains how technological innovation is driven at...
Fronius is continuing to redefine precision in robot-assisted welding with improvements to its patented WireSense assistance system.
Sponsored: Unlike TIG or plasma welding, GMAW welding always produces weld spatter. The cause of weld spatter is related to the type of arc used.
This research paper was previously published in the German specialist magazin SCHWEISSEN UND SCHNEIDEN.
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...
PSW, patented by royos joining solutions GmbH, Lieboch, Austria, is a modern welding process in the broader sense, developed primarily for joining thermoplastic polymers...
On 4 and 5 March 2026, the IKV is offering a forum in which research and industry can jointly develop new pathways.
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,...
Precise control of the delivery of industrial gases is essential for many processes, demanding continuous oversight to maintain efficiency and safety.
Aluminium’s high strength-to-weight ratio makes it essential for weight-critical, safety-driven applications, but its intrinsic material properties complicate manufacturi...
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.
Amada Weld Tech, a manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing and bonding technology, highlights synergistic capabilities between Amada Press System and Amada Wel...
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,...
Fronius presented a wide range of welding solutions and comprehensive welding expertise at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen in September.
Sponsored: Abicort Binzel will launch a welding fume extraction system, the xFUME Commander. Interested parties can attend a first virtual live product presentation on November 5.
Sensors used in welding applications in the automotive industry must operate with precision and robustness. Inductive weld-immune sensors from Contrinex meet both require...
At the DVS Group's booth at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025, SLV Duisburg put a spotlight on a process that is rarely experienced live: hand-held laser beam welding.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Visual Components 5.0 introduces improved robot offline programming (OLP) automation, enabling manufacturers to leverage model-based engineering.
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...
EWS showcases two exhibition stands focused on torch solutions, accessories and PPE for professional use in TIG, MIG/MAG, and plasma applications.
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.
Promotech expands its line of portable bevelling tools with the BM-6 Battery – a lightweight, compact cordless solution for bevelling flat plates, pipes and curved profil...
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...
Under the trade fair motto "Precise cutting, perfect welding – complete solutions that connect and inspire," Messer Cutting Systems will be showcasing its combined expert...
This torch line features a redesigned handle and body structure for enhanced cooling, improved durability and operator comfort.
Yaskawa has been supplying robotic-based turnkey welding systems from its own European system construction for over 40 years.
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...
In keeping with the motto “Join the future” of this year’s SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany, Fronius will be focusing on the major drivers in welding technology.
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...
To improve productivity in robotic MIG welding, ESAB has launched OK Autrod 12.51 HP, an ER70S-6/G46 4 copper coated wire.
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...
Since founding the company in 1919, in Baden-Württemberg (Germany) Perkeo has been manufacturing gas soldering and associated equipment.
Quality paired with efficiency and flexibility – the Expert 3.0 control from EWM allows for precise settings and optimum adaptation to specific welding tasks.
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...
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...
This article explores joining with nickel nanoparticles, which melt and sinter at lower temperatures than bulk nickel - offering a promising alternative to conventional b...
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.
Der Beitrag beschreibt die systematische Entwicklung zur Identifikation von Material- und Prozessparametern. Dabei werden die Materialpaarungen, Fügewerkstoffe sowie die...
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...
The Swiss flow solutions provider received the German Innovation Award in the Excellence in Machines & Engineering category on May 13 in Berlin, Germany.
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...
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.
Acoustic emissions expose whether a laser process runs steadily or drifts off course. Fraunhofer IWS develops acoustic monitoring systems that evaluate laser machining di...
Global technology company Trumpf officially opened a new Smart Factory in Farmington CT, USA, that expands local production of machine tools and demonstrates advanced man...
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.
From September 15 through 19, 2025, SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN once again brings together the global joining, cutting and surfacing community at Messe Essen, Germany.
The design spaces in industry and handicrafts are subject to a continuous process of change due to constantly changing technical, social and legal conditions. This change...
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...
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.
Welding with alternating current (AC) is often underestimated in arc welding. However, it offers clear advantages wherever welding with direct current (DC) reaches its li...
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...
Researchers at Fraunhofer IZM have developed a laser beam welding process that works without adhesives to connect Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) with optical fibers...
Fronius' cloud-based software solution brings transparency to welding operations and grants a clear overview of welding certificates and welding procedure specifications...
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.
Steel specialist Dillinger has developed new steel types together with materials scientists from Saarland University, mechanical engineers from RWTH Aachen University and...
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...
Different test methods are used in robot or automated welding to detect defects. The e-book “All you need to know about automated weld inspection” from Abicor Binzel, thi...
Evosys Laser Services officially announces the appointment of Thomas Eckert as its new Managing Director. With his experience as head of a sales team in the fastener indu...
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...
Infrared welding is now a proven technology frequently used for joining thermoplastic polymers. The key reasons for its widespread use are the non-contact melting of weld...
Standards committees in both the UK and overseas are looking for new members to help with the development of standards in plastics welding.
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...
Stainless steel welds should be thoroughly cleaned after TIG welding to prevent corrosion, while impurities should also be removed during pre-cleaning or intermediate ste...
Strohm, a global thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) company, has been awarded a contract to supply 33 km of its TCP flowline for Aramco’s Fadhili gas plant in Saudi Arabi...
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...
With demand for its electron beam welding technologies on the rise, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) announces the appointment of Luke Sansby as Global Sales and Marke...
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?
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...
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...
Cobots for welding are used when there is a shortage of skilled welders and production needs to become more efficient.
Welding remains a vital joining process in the metalworking industry and it requires in-depth specialist knowledge and skill.
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.
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...
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is transforming the manufacturing landscape, including in the welding industry. Marvin Keinert, Dr. Simon Jahn and Markus Langer highlight the...
Registration is now open for the IIW 78th Annual Assembly & International Conference on Welding and Joining, which will be held in Genoa, Italy, from June 22 through June...
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...
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...
Today the mini serie "Underwater welding repairs" will be rounded off with some insight into case studies describing three types of underwater wet weld repairs.
Part 2 of 3. Today, we will be featuring the factors influencing the weld quality in hyperbaric wet welding.
Underwater welding, especially underwater wet welding, is gaining more and more acceptance. This is due not least to specially developed welding consumables, improved tec...
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...
Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group, will debut at Fakuma 2024 with an array of solutions aimed at advancing key applications across industries.
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 two companies are developing AI chips and software to improve welding, cutting and marking processes.
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...
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...
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...
With more than 1,100 participants, the ITSC - International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition has set new record values.
At the Hannover Messe, the Materials Testing Institute (MPA) at the University of Stuttgart exhibited a robot-guided welding gun developed in-house for friction stir weld...
ESAB Corporation, a focused industrial compounder, has been awarded the 2024 Red Dot Award for product design for three of the welding machines in its ESAB "Ultimate Line...
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...
Vor dem Hintergrund anhaltender Pandemiekontrollmaßnahmen in Teilregionen Chinas, haben sich die Organisatoren der wire China entschieden, den Standort der für September...
Messer Cutting Systems hat bereits zum 1. Februar 2022 den US-amerikanischen Hersteller von Produkten im Autogenbereich, Flame Technologies, Inc. (Flame Tech) mittels ein...
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...
Gemeinsam mit Partner möchte die Hochschule Aalen den Mobilfunkstandard 5G dazu nutzen, durch eine einfach einsetzbare Vernetzungs- und Ortungstechnik eine flexible Prod...
Die VDI/VDE-Gesellschaft Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik hat im April 2018 den Fachausschuss „Stand des Einsatzes von Industrie 4.0- Technologien in der Landtechnik“ ge...
Das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium will eine „New-Space-Kleinsatelliten-Initiative“ vorlegen, um so gezielt die deutsche Raumfahrtindustrie zu stärken.
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...
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.
Cobots übernehmen gemeinsam mit Beschäftigten Tätigkeiten. Worauf beim sicheren Einsatz der Technologie geachtet werden sollte, erklärt Dr. Matthias Umbreit von der BGHM...
Es gibt eine neue Fassung der DIN EN 18595 „Widerstandsschweißen – Punktschweißen von Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen – Schweißeignung, Schweißen und Prüfungen“.
Die Corona-Krise darf nicht zur Ausbildungs- oder Fachkräftekrise werden. Deshalb hat die Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) zusammen mit den Partnern in der Selbstverwaltung...
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