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Bettina Steingruber Heads Trumpf Austria
Bettina Steingruber has been the managing director of Trumpf Maschinen Austria GmbH & Co. KG since July 2026. The company, headquartered in Pasching, is the Trumpf Group’s global center of […]
Company
Salzgitter Makes Major Cuts at HKM
Steel production in southern Duisburg continues, but on a reduced scale. Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, after the co-shareholders Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe […]
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Heinrich Georg GmbH: Up to 14 tool changes per shift
The GEORG toolingrobot makes the difference in productivity Kreuztal, Germany, 17 November 2025 The GEORG toolingrobot increases the productivity of slitting lines by means of numerous new performance features – […]
Sheet Metal Coils
Shears for large-format sheets
With the redesigned Primecut 53.40-3, RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau is expanding its line of shears to include a model with a working length of 4,150 mm. The machine uses an oscillating […]
Company
Press with Camera System Heads to Africa
AK Nova Automotive’s new production facility in Tangier is being equipped with a Triton series transfer press from Andritz Schuler. The machine is equipped with the camera-based Visual Die Protection […]
Industry 4.0
AI Detects Cracks in Real Time
Zwick-Roell is expanding the hole expansion test according to ISO 16630 to include AI-based crack detection. The new system is integrated into the BUP sheet metal forming testing machine and […]
Tube Wire
Key to the Level of Vertical Integration
Precision, value creation, and independence: To remain competitive in the plant engineering sector, an Austrian family-owned company is relying on modern cutting technology. At the heart of the new manufacturing […]
Company
VR Makes Planning Easier
When designing vacuum handling systems, far-reaching decisions often have to be made early in the project. This is where one manufacturer uses virtual reality to work with users to more […]
Company
World’s First Smart Backfire Prevention Device Unveiled
Witt-Gasetechnik has introduced the first flashback arrestor that not only stops backfires and flashbacks but also transmits this information as a signal. The patented innovation, called the 85-30 Smart, combines […]
Sheet Metal Coils
Forming and Screwing in One Step
When threaded bolts or screws are inserted into the sheet metal during forming, this expands the design possibilities. A new generation of press-in heads enables higher cycle rates. If, on […]
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Welding & Cutting Brings Exhibitors to Joint Booth at Euro Defense Expo
The Essen-based trade fair “Welding & Cutting” is leveraging synergies and bringing its own exhibitors to the new Euro Defense Expo (Eudex) event. From September 22 to 25, 2026, it […]
Industry 4.0
AI Helps with Maintenance
Fluke Corporation has introduced new AI features for its E-Maint CMMS/EAM software. These features will be available as part of a beta update and incorporate specially developed AI tools into […]
Industry 4.0
Multi-Agent AI for Industry
With Galaxia, Lantek and Ikerlan are developing an agent-based AI architecture for industrial applications. It is designed to give companies more control over critical data and processes and reduce their […]
Industry 4.0
Complete Clarity Thanks to Quality Assurance
ZKW Lighting Systems develops and manufactures high-quality lighting systems for the automotive industry. However, new materials, complex designs, and tight tolerances are pushing conventional measurement technology to its limits in […]
Industry 4.0
Productivity—with Safety
Efficiency and safety are often at odds in metalworking. While high closing speeds increase throughput, they also raise the risk and often lead to complex safety systems that slow down […]
Company
Reliable processes for wind turbine steel structures
Wind turbines are highly visible symbols of the energy transition, and their manufacture requires a high degree of precision and reliable processes. Grinding, milling, polishing, and cutting processes play a […]
Company
Trumpf Is Growing Again Thanks to the U.S. Market
Machine tool manufacturer Trumpf closed the 2025/26 fiscal year (ending June 30) with better-than-expected results. After three years of declining order intake and two years of falling revenue, the company […]
Company
Salzgitter Steel Trading automates manual post-processing:
When manual finishing of thick sheet metal reaches its economic and quality limits, automated systems help ensure consistent edge quality, reliable processes, and efficient production in accordance with DB requirements. […]
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