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Fraunhofer ILT will showcase innovations for the additive manufacturing of robust tungsten components to intelligent sensor parts at Formnext 2025.

The mood in mechanical and plant engineering has further deteriorated in the third quarter, and the outlook has noticeably worsened. In addition to the trade conflict, the weakness in key customer sectors is increasingly taking its toll.

KRONE has optimized the supply of its welding robots in truck trailer manufacturing with connected and autonomous mobile robots.

Additive manufacturing, especially the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process, opens up new avenues in toolmaking thanks to great design freedom. The Fraunhofer IWU is exploring this...

With the new, completely redesigned TruBend 3000, TRUMPF relies on proven technologies from the premium segment

Different materials, changing workpieces, and increasing cost pressure require systems that can adapt flexibly. Schmalz introduces two solutions with the vacuum flat gripping systems FA-X / FA-M that safely move parts of all kinds while also saving energy.

TRUMPF and STOPA expand partnership for smart factory solutions. The goal is to offer an even broader range of efficient, sustainable, and productivity-enhancing solutions for sheet metal manufacturing.

Nagel Technologies, Gehring and Lambda Resins combine their expertise for electric motor production. Together, the Nagel Group offers integrated manufacturing systems – from prototype construction to series assembly. The goal: to set new standards in efficiency, reliability, and future-proofing.

The AKL'26 will take place in Aachen from April 22 to 24, 2026.

GF manufactures plastic valves and actuators at its Seewis location. As part of the modernization, GF has established a fully automated storage system with over 60,000 spaces and installed a new assembly system for ball joints. The operation is now also CO2-neutral.