Men in Sheet Metal instead of Man on the Line
Ambitious goals for the mass production of humanoids
Order intake in mechanical engineering March 2025
The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an order increase of a total of 4 percent - it was the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with a pleasing order increase of 4 percent.
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.
Schmalz at the Battery Show Europe
Clever vacuum solutions for the energy industry – from magnetic grippers for cylindrical cells to dynamic compact ejectors and safe flat grippers. Schmalz demonstrates at the Battery Show Europe (June 3rd to 5th, Stuttgart) in Hall 8 at Stand A37 that innovative vacuum technology is the key to maximum efficiency in modern battery manufacturing.
Clip Tip: Automated Processes for Aircraft Doors
New Material and Production Concept Drastically Reduces Manufacturing Times for Aircraft Doors
Annual financial statement 2024 of HERMLE AG
After a decline in order intake, sales, and results in 2024, the company also forecasts significant sales and earnings losses for 2025.
Vision and Reality in Robotics
Why Robotics and Automation are Becoming Attractive for More and More Companies
No product without toolmaking
The VDWF raises awareness of the industry's importance with the poster campaign 'Think global, source local!'
Making the laser process visible with synchrotron radiation
With synchrotron radiation, welding processes can be observed in detail like never before – live and in real-time! Researchers from the Fraunhofer ILT and the RWTH Aachen – Chair of Laser Technology are working at DESY to make steam bubbles, melting movements, and defects visible. Their findings optimize battery and microelectronics production and pave the way for new materials.
Ceramic 3D Printing for Europe
KYOCERA Fineceramics Europe GmbH now offers the production technology 'Ceramic Additive Manufacturing' in Europe. The process enables the production of complex geometries and almost any custom shapes. Additionally, prototypes can be created very quickly, allowing production to ramp up to thousands of pieces per week in a short time.