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,...
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.
Fronius presented a wide range of welding solutions and comprehensive welding expertise at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen in September.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Xflare by Xtraction is a compact 2-in-1 system integrating CNC cutting and robotic welding to automate metalworking processes.
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
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 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...
Welding cobots are taking on more and more tasks – but how good are they really? Igor Welder puts one of them to the test.
Structural parts such as the side walls of rail vehicles must be particularly stable. Laser beam welding has proven its worth here.
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...
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...
In automotive production, where time is critical, weld and brazed seams must be applied swiftly and reliably, with tactile laser welding proving itself for special requir...
Hydrogen is a highly topical issue and more and more components, such as pipelines, must be able to withstand the use of hydrogen.
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...
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 Multi Functional Fuselage Demonstrator (“MFFD”), which was developed in the European Clean Sky 2/Clean Aviation programme with the involvement of the Fraunhofer-Gesel...
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 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...
The fact that personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used to protect against weld spatter, radiation, noise and harmful fumes during welding is basic knowledge for a...
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...
To make the welding of thick steel components faster and more efficiently, the LZH is developing a new type of process for hybrid laser arc welding with thick wire.
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...
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.
Graebener deliveres a 2-Side Plate Edge Milling Machine via its partner IMG to be implemented in a panel production line made for Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering Sdn....
KUKA is supplying 23 friction stir welding cells with integrated robots for the production of electric vehicles for an automotive customer.
MicroStep Europa presented the new CompetenceCenter South to the public at the Technology Days 2024. On 3,700 m², visitors were able to experience solutions from all four...
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...
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...
Fronius WeldCube Navigator facilitates welding with its integrated guidance function, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and fixed programmable welding parameters.
The custom machine builder Graebener Maschinentechnik recently successfully commissioned a circ seam milling machine for the preparation of weld seams on wind tower secti...
MARTIN zählt zum Kreis der deutschen Premiumzulieferer von Passelementen, Umformteilen und Dekorauflagen. Dazu nutzt das Unternehmen auch ein wachsendes Materialsortiment...
Vor dem Hintergrund anhaltender Pandemiekontrollmaßnahmen in Teilregionen Chinas, haben sich die Organisatoren der wire China entschieden, den Standort der für September...
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