VDW Annual Press Conference 2026

Statement from the Association of German Machine Tool Manufacturers (VDW) on the situation of the German machine tool industry. Franz-Xaver Bernhard, the chairman of the VDW, speaks of technological leadership, economic policy reforms with speed and clear priorities.

Record-breaking in charging time and range

For the first time, motorcycles from Verge Motorcycles with solid-state battery technology are available for customers

Perfectly interlocked storage and sawing

The traditional Swiss metal dealer Brütsch/Rüegger Metals AG replaced a semi-automatic honeycomb storage system with the fully automatic long material storage systems UNITOP and UNITOWER from KASTO. Two adapted band saws from the KASTOwin series complete the process chain.

New laser machine series with lower energy consumption

TRUMPF demonstrates at Blechexpo how efficiency and user-friendliness can be enhanced with the new TruLaser Weld 5000 in automated laser welding.

TRUMPF showcases TruBend 3000 at Blechexpo

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

Capacity for precision parts expanded

Nägeli Swiss AG invests in a new forming press for small, highly precise deep-drawn parts

5-axis profile machining along the entire length

Röder Maschinenbau presents, alongside other product innovations at Blechexpo, particularly the new PFZ Ultimate series as an important milestone.

Strike once, bend automatically

Schröder Group makes automation an option

The HERMLE Generation 2 at EMO

The machine factory Berthold HERMLE AG presents a new era of machining centers and automation solutions at EMO 2025.

Bending steel sheet up to 6 mm

Schröder presents revised PowerBend Industrial