Kemppi has launched FastBeam 3, a new 3 kW handheld laser welding system designed to bring the productivity of laser welding to industrial fabrication with a strong focus...
What really drives weld-to-weld consistency? This article takes a practical look at the variables that decide consistency and at the questions worth asking before a syste...
Choosing the right welding hood requires evaluating compliance, optical clarity and physical durability. The following factors address a specific aspect of welding protec...
As automation, labour shortages and tighter process expectations reshape metal fabrication, grinding and finishing operations need to become more deliberate, repeatable a...
As part of the IGF research project 01IF22017N / DVS Q6.3429, extensive welding fume investigations of various process control variants were systematically analysed in or...
By transitioning from fragmented, manual inspection tools to a standardized, automated metrology ecosystem across towers, transition pieces (TPs) and monopiles, European...
Sponsored: When radioactive materials need to be safely enclosed in containers, every detail counts – especially the weld seam. With TANICS™ R-TIG, a robot-assisted welding system f...
Sponsored: By using resource-conserving inverter technology and energy-reducing joining processes, EWM’s BlueEvolution initiative improves both ecological impact and operational eff...
This year Fronius hosted the international automotive conference “Joining Smart Technologies” for the 8th time. The panel featured representatives from companies in the a...
As part of the HIP-LMD project, a hybrid process model for laser material deposition was developed that combines physical simulations with data-driven methods.
Silicon, a global player in engineered solutions for heat-resistant anchors, studs, fasteners and welding systems, officially introduces SpeedHex 6, the latest evolution...
Automotive manufacturers are under more pressure than ever to increase quality, reduce waste, and speed up production, all while managing labor shortages and rising energ...
Manufacturing and maintaining die-casting tools professionally is crucial to the foundry industry: As one of the most expensive assets, these tools play a decisive role i...
Hargassner and Fronius are driving the energy transition, each in their own field but united in their approach.
The Technische Universität Dresden and Fraunhofer IWS are organizing the 15th International Summer School “Trends and New Developments in Laser Technology“.
Sponsored: Welding cobots can be a good solution if an industrial robot is not yet worthwhile and you want to relieve the burden on your welders.
ABB Robotics is launching a new cobot-family PoWa for the fast growing global market of collaborative robotics.
While automation continues to grow, manual MIG/MAG welding still plays a critical role across a wide range of manufacturing and production environments.
Welding technology is a key pillar of modern industrial manufacturing. It plays an essential role in industries such as automotive manufacturing, mechanical and plant eng...
Most people think the total cost of ownership starts with the robot. But on a shop floor, what matters just as much is the layout around it.
Researchers at Fraunhofer IWS have developed a new laser-based technology that produces metallic layers faster, more energy-efficiently and at lower cost than established...
Invisible yet essential, industrial gases are a fundamental part of modern life, supporting critical applications across healthcare, food production, electronics, and ene...
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...
Steigerwald Strahltechnik has delivered a high‑precision electron beam welding system to the world‑renowned research center CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nuclé...
Sponsored: Last week, an expert exchange on the future of laser technology took place at the Abicor Group headquarters, home to Abicor Binzel and Thermacut Germany.
Fronius is continuing to redefine precision in robot-assisted welding with improvements to its patented WireSense assistance system.
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...
On 4 and 5 March 2026, the IKV is offering a forum in which research and industry can jointly develop new pathways.
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.
Prima Power, a supplier for sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, presents Laser Next Core, the newest addition to its 3D laser cutting range.
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.
At SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN Anna Breuer, Head of Operations & Sales Coordinator at Seabery, filled us in on how welding simulators facilitate training of new welders.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
To improve productivity in robotic MIG welding, ESAB has launched OK Autrod 12.51 HP, an ER70S-6/G46 4 copper coated wire.
Scanlab showcased numerous new products at the Laser World of Photonics trade fair in Munich, Germany.
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.
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.
The Swiss flow solutions provider received the German Innovation Award in the Excellence in Machines & Engineering category on May 13 in Berlin, Germany.
AI has established itself as a cornerstone of Trumpf’s business, enhancing everything from training programs to machine tools and laser technology.
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...
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 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...
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...
The welding industry is evolving, but significant challenges remain as companies explore automation to enhance their operations. Recently, we conducted a LinkedIn poll to...
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...
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...
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025, with the motto "Join the Future," is already emerging as the central hub of the joining, cutting and coating technology industry. Dr.-Ing. Ro...
Allucan AG was founded in 1962 in Bremgarten, Switzerland. The company's portfolio encompasses the production of prototypes and series components for various industries.
Wall Colmonoy Oklahoma City OK, USA, increases productivity with a new CNC Unison Breeze 80mm Electric Pipe and Tube Draw Bender.
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?
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.
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.
This biennial scientific event, now a key meeting point for engineers and researchers specialized in material forming simulation, attracted professionals from around the...
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.
Focus on increasing efficiency Laserline presents sustainable solutions for laser cladding and additive manufacturing at Formnext 2024.
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...
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...
Mit i³ CONTROL schafft Yaskawa eine komplett neue Automations-Plattform. Das Besondere dieses jetzt erstmals als Konzept präsentierten Ökosystems: Es bildet eine technisc...
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...
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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