Latest reports from manufacturing technology
Laser processes for the battery production of the future
New paths in battery manufacturing from raw material processing to recycling
Coating brake discs through laser cladding
Efficiently coating brake discs – and complying with the EURO-7 regulations
Formnext 2025 starts Call for Speakers
With the lecture program on three stages, Formnext has created an internationally recognized focus in its supporting program and will continue the successful multistage concept in 2025.
Order intake in mechanical engineering February 2025
In February, the order books in mechanical engineering unexpectedly filled up by a real 8 percent. Part of this increase is due to large-scale business, and part is due to component business.
Fine filtration through customized filter solutions
High-quality cooling lubricants and their efficient filtration are crucial for top product quality, cost-effectiveness, and a smooth production process. The filter manufacturer Vomat from Treuen offers suitable filter technologies for this purpose.
Innovative Pallet Shuttle
The intralogistics specialist viastore expands its solution offerings in pallet storage with innovative pallet shuttles. This fully automated system provides companies with a flexible and efficient way to maximize their storage capacities – even with irregular warehouse layouts.
Automation & Robotics
Additive manufacturing, 3D printing & Laser
Coating brake discs through laser cladding
Efficiently coating brake discs – and complying with the EURO-7 regulations
Formnext 2025 starts Call for Speakers
With the lecture program on three stages, Formnext has created an internationally recognized focus in its supporting program and will continue the successful multistage concept in 2025.
Formnext 2025 shows dynamic development
On its 10th anniversary, Formnext is experiencing good development despite a challenging political and economic environment: already 533 companies from 34 nations have registered by early March 2025 for the international leading trade fair of Additive Manufacturing.
New laser welding module for connector contacts
The new laser welding module LSM 250 from Bihler minimizes the development effort for laser applications in the production of connector contacts. It is a standard concept that allows Bihler to implement corresponding laser welding modules in new systems.
Energy-efficient machine cooler from TRUMPF
TRUMPF, together with technotrans, has developed an energy-efficient cooling unit that saves 50 percent energy. The cooler is available for all laser cutting machines with a laser power of 24 kW.
New partner country of Formnext 2025
Spain convinces as an AM growth market and bridge builder to South America
Research & New Technologies
User reports from manufacturing
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.