Latest reports from manufacturing technology
VDMA – International Sales Markets Mechanical Engineering
The international sales markets of mechanical engineering show both light and shadow: India remains the leader, the mood is improving in the USA, while Brazil continues to be under pressure.
KASTO controls the entire process
The material specialist Kerschgens combines a wide range of metals with comprehensive processing and service offerings at its Stolberg location.
2D laser cutting with double laser power
TRUMPF presents the new laser cutting machine "TruLaser 8000 Power Edition" with 50 kW laser power at EuroBLECH 2026. The high power enables cutting of material thicknesses up to 80 millimeters.
Smarter Cube for modular pump control
Software components, hardware, and user interface (UI): Bosch Rexroth expands its modular hydraulic platform H4U with the complete solution H4U.cube
Kyocera invests in metal-ceramic composite technology
New machining centers, consolidated process expertise, and the expansion of soldering technology strengthen the Mannheim location for demanding industrial and semiconductor applications.
VDMA - The Additive Manufacturing Industry 2026
The additive manufacturing industry looks a bit more positively at its current business development in autumn 2026 than it did a year ago.
Automation & Robotics
Additive manufacturing, 3D printing & Laser
2D laser cutting with double laser power
TRUMPF presents the new laser cutting machine "TruLaser 8000 Power Edition" with 50 kW laser power at EuroBLECH 2026. The high power enables cutting of material thicknesses up to 80 millimeters.
VDMA - The Additive Manufacturing Industry 2026
The additive manufacturing industry looks a bit more positively at its current business development in autumn 2026 than it did a year ago.
Formnext Awards 2026 in November
Finalists showcase the diversity and innovative strength of additive manufacturing
Transparent and Efficient Laser Cutting
TRUMPF is launching a new generation of its most productive laser cutting machine series, TruLaser 5000.
Closed process chain for additive series production
AM Solutions automates powder supply in polymer 3D printing
Continuous additive and subtractive processes
OPEN MIND demonstrates at Formnext how the CAD/CAM system hyperMILL supports additive manufacturing and subtractive post-processing of workpieces.
Research & New Technologies
User reports from manufacturing
Fully automated from cutting to sorting
SCHMOBI is consistently driving automation in the steel trade forward. With the KASTOgripspeed C 10 and KASTOsort, a robotic cell takes over all steps of the sawing process – from cutting to sorted storage.
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
