"Meet at the Machine" initiative launched
"Meet at the Machine" is the new initiative from Siemens aimed at bringing together machine builders, software, and automation technologies to accelerate innovations in the machine tool industry and help manufacturers become productive faster.
Storing, Sawing, Sorting in Tight Spaces
Limited hall space and changing batch sizes pose many companies the question of how to automate sawing, storage, and material flow processes. With the KASTOcenter compact, KASTO presents a scalable solution that combines central steps in a compact system.
Research cell for robot-assisted pipe welding
Magdeburg-Stendal University relies on KUKA technology for the development of next-generation industrial FSW applications.
Machine production – weaker in 2026 – growth expected for 2027
The VDMA expects that production in the machinery sector will likely shrink by a real 2 percent in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline. For 2027, a real production increase of 3 percent is anticipated.
New generator concept for wind turbines
Flender has introduced GENERA. The new generators achieve up to 700 W/kg and reduce the generator length by 25 percent compared to the previous generation, making transport by standard truck and container possible even for outputs over 10 MW.
Machine tool construction confirms upward trend
Order intake in machine tool construction grows by 12 percent in the second quarter
HERMLE AG – 1st Half of 2026 more dynamic than expected
HERMLE AG has published positive figures for the first half of the year. Incoming orders, group revenue, and operating profit show a pleasing development. For the company, the upper end of the forecast range seems achievable for the entire year.
TRUMPF opens headquarters in France
The international technology company TRUMPF opened its new French headquarters yesterday. It is located in Villepinte, about twenty kilometers northeast of Paris. The company invested 16.1 million euros in the new building on a site of more than 5,000 square meters.
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.














