GrindingHub 2026 – ANCA presents innovative production solutions

ANCA will showcase automated indexable insert grinding, cutting edge preparation, smart complete machining in tool grinding, and AIMS Automation at GrindingHub 2026 in Hall 7, Stand A70.

Laser-based manufacturing of complex glass optics

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT presents its laser-based process chain for glass optics manufacturing at Optatec from May 5-7, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main in Hall 3 at Stand 219.

Significant savings in forming

Rollers can reshape as precisely as a press, at a fraction of the cost: Fraunhofer IWU and partners demonstrate how it works

HiPIMS coatings conquer Southeast Asia

With a combination of local expertise, coating service, and plant technology, CemeCon creates new perspectives for cutting tools from Southeast Asian tool manufacturers

Custom spinal implant from 3D printing

Nivalon Medical manufactures the world's first fully patient-specific, motion-preserving, metal-free spinal implant using AI in an advanced ceramic 3D printing process

Clamping at record speed

Schröder Group expands the swiveling bending machine MAKU

Throughput shot peening system scores in Spain

Spanish foundry Funosa is advancing its modernization course with Rösler blasting system and is focusing on modern and high-quality plant technology with an emphasis on sustainability

Strategy Days 2026 of the FDWF

On January 27 and 28, 2026, around 30 members of the FDWF gathered at AHP Merkle in Gottenheim to reflect on current research activities and to set impulses for future projects.

For a more sustainable aircraft cabin

Research project ORAM reaches an important milestone: RWTH Aachen recognized as the first university with a P21G-certified production facility for polymer-based additive manufacturing in aviation

Highest cleanliness – not just a cleaning process

Ecoclean determines the suitable system concept and the optimal cleaning process for each application in its own High Purity Test Center