Latest reports from manufacturing technology
3D Printing of SiSiC Components
KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe GmbH has introduced a process for additive manufacturing of components made from silicon-infiltrated silicon carbide (SiSiC) at its Selb location.
New UV Laser with Long UV Lifespan
MKS presented a new UV laser at the Laser World of Photonics that extends maintenance cycles and increases productivity.
New developments for the stamping process
Meusburger presents new products for die manufacturing
More power for wire drawing
Zeller+Gmelin presents a new fully synthetic cooling lubricant (KSS) for copper rolling with Multiroll CU LF Special
Order intake in mechanical engineering May 2025
The order intake in May was a pleasant surprise - albeit on a weak year-on-year basis. Overall, companies have recorded a slight increase in orders this year so far, but global uncertainty remains high.
Automation & Robotics
Additive manufacturing, 3D printing & Laser
3D Printing of SiSiC Components
KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe GmbH has introduced a process for additive manufacturing of components made from silicon-infiltrated silicon carbide (SiSiC) at its Selb location.
New UV Laser with Long UV Lifespan
MKS presented a new UV laser at the Laser World of Photonics that extends maintenance cycles and increases productivity.
Gears from 3D Printing
igus launches the world's first 3D printing resin for wear-resistant gears with iglidur i4000
For high-performance 3D printing
UltiMaker has announced the introduction of the 3D printer UltiMaker S6 – a powerful new model in the company's award-winning product portfolio that combines high speeds, intuitive user-friendliness, and flexibility at an attractive price.
CeramOptec at the Laser World of Photonics 2025
The latest generation of customizable fused-end bundles for high-performance applications and highly efficient transmissions will be presented. Another focus of the exhibition is the exploration of new application areas such as process monitoring and laser material processing through fiber optimization.
Research & New Technologies
User reports from manufacturing
Irish sawmill automates sharpening room
ECC Timbre has fully automated the re-sharpening of its circular saws with two new Vollmer grinding machines
Fast Retrofit: This Keeps the Supply Chain Stable
To ensure its delivery capability at all times, sheet metal all-rounder KWM Weisshaar subjected its production warehouse KASTO UNIGRIP to a retrofit after 17 years.
Innovative laser application in tube laser cutting
Metalworking: New Opportunities through Laser Technology at Metal Construction Nick
Welding robot system for shock absorber production
With the TAWERS G4 welding robot system from Panasonic, thyssenkrupp Bilstein increases the speed, flexibility, and user-friendliness of its Romanian shock absorber production line.
Time Breaker for Bone Healers
Medical technicians are very precise. To deliver orthopedic implants on time and in the highest quality, hg medical relies on nearly two dozen 5-axis machining centers from HERMLE. In its latest investment, the contract manufacturer opted for robot automation for the first time – and benefits in multiple ways.