Latest reports from manufacturing technology
Technology with exceptional productivity potential
Fraunhofer IWU opens new pathways for economical mass production of heat exchanger plates
Agentic AI for industrial production
Agentic AI can take on demanding, complex tasks and propose tailored solutions.
Sawing technology with a clear advantage
Proven in practice for years, now consistently further developed: The new KASTOssb series is more compact, energy-efficient, and easier to access. With electromechanical saw feed and the new KASTO ProControl system, it offers, among other things, more user comfort and transparency.
Sheet Metal in Motion
Schmalz showcases its portfolio for sheet metal processing at EuroBLECH in Hanover. The focus is on automated and manual gripping systems. In addition, the company presents two new vacuum generators.
Order Intake Mechanical Engineering July 2026
The mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany has started the second half of 2026 with a slight upward trend in the order books.
Coating brings new perspectives
With the diamond coating BALDIA VARIA from Oerlikon Balzers, carbide saw blades were able to significantly improve their sawing process for non-ferrous metals, according to the sawing technology experts from Ott + Heugel.
Automation & Robotics
Additive manufacturing, 3D printing & Laser
AI-supported laser welding cell from TRUMPF
Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI), programming the new TruLaser Weld 3000 is significantly faster and easier. TRUMPF presents the innovation at EuroBLECH 2026.
Bystronic acquires Isochronic
The company expands its automation portfolio through robotics and software with the acquisition. Isochronic will continue to operate under its own name.
TRUMPF acquires Cutlite
Cutlite will continue under its own brand and will still offer large-format cutting systems as well as the proven service.
New Motion Platform for Pipe Laser Cutting
Aerotech presents powerful successor for cylindrical laser processing of medical products
Research & New Technologies
User reports from manufacturing
Coating brings new perspectives
With the diamond coating BALDIA VARIA from Oerlikon Balzers, carbide saw blades were able to significantly improve their sawing process for non-ferrous metals, according to the sawing technology experts from Ott + Heugel.
Provide profiles precisely
Rotary station of the KASTOfenestra product family increases the efficiency of production processes for sun protection solutions at TIR Technologies.
Automated welding technology brings more productivity
The Panasonic TAWERS technology ensures higher productivity, consistent welding quality, and reduced downtime at Hopf GmbH, as it future-proofs and automates manufacturing processes.
Optimized Workflow in Assembly and Logistics
Click.it ensures efficient digital communication at LHY Powertrain, Aschaffenburg
Automation replaces manual blasting processes
Flexible roller conveyor shot blasting system from Rösler processes different steel plates and meets maritime quality requirements at SCHOTTEL GmbH.
