Alexander Blum – "Rethinking Future Viability"
The AMB is an important trade fair on the horizon, which will serve as a barometer of sentiment for the industry. On this occasion, we spoke with Alexander Blum, Managing Director of Blum-Novotest GmbH. He discusses the economic situation in general and in relation to his company. Blum sees significant changes that also bring great opportunities.
Customer portal myKNOLL goes online
With myKNOLL, all customers have personal digital access to their systems, documentation, as well as to service and shop – available 24/7. The platform combines transparency, efficiency, and user-friendliness, making important processes accessible from anywhere.
TRUMPF acquires Cutlite
Cutlite will continue under its own brand and will still offer large-format cutting systems as well as the proven service.
CemeCon – 40 Years of Premium in Focus
For 40 years, CemeCon has been setting one benchmark after another in the coating of cutting tools. In 2026, the coating specialist celebrated this appropriately with a summer anniversary party.
TRUMPF anticipates a turnaround and further growth
The technology company TRUMPF SE + Co. KG presents preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2025/26: Revenue of 4.3 billion euros is roughly at the previous year's level, while order intake rises by 7 percent to 4.5 billion euros.
AMB 2026 – (Pre-) joy instead of frustration
With the AMB Preview 2026, the Landesmesse Stuttgart has initiated the countdown for the most important industry highlight of 2026. Organizers, exhibitors, and associations presented themselves with anticipation and optimism to the invited trade press.
Foundation for the Humanoid Future
SCHUNK, Offenburg University and BURGER GROUP establish Foundation for Humanoid Robotics and AI
TRUMPF establishes partnership with Mate Precision Technologies
TRUMPF is expanding its range of punching, bending, and sheet metal processing tools, as well as technical customer service for machines from renowned manufacturers.
Change of leadership at TRUMPF Austria
Bettina Steingruber will take over management on July 1, 2026 / Her predecessor Thilo Preß is moving to Ditzingen and will become Managing Director of Sales & Services in the Machine Tools division.
Triton Partners buys Flender
The investment company Carlyle has announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of Flender, a provider of mechanical drive technology, to Triton Fund 6 advised by Triton.