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Reliable processes for wind turbine steel structures

24. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

“Despite the challenging geopolitical environment, Trumpf has managed to grow in all business segments,” says Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, Chairwoman of the Executive Board. © Trumpf

Trumpf Is Growing Again Thanks to the U.S. Market

23. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

For new or exotic materials, the AI can be retrained for crack detection. © Zwick-Roell

AI Detects Cracks in Real Time

20. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

Multifunctional cutting platform for Kremsmüller: The Omnimat is designed for large work areas and demanding applications. © Messer Cutting Systems

Key to the Level of Vertical Integration

20. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

Thanks to virtual reality, planned vacuum handling systems can be displayed at actual scale and reviewed in a physical space. © Aero-Lift

VR Makes Planning Easier

20. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

The 85-30 Smart backfire preventer is available in brass or stainless steel. © Witt-Gasetechnik

World’s First Smart Backfire Prevention Device Unveiled

20. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

Example of installing a press-fit head into a pressing tool. © Arnold Umformtechnik

Forming and Screwing in One Step

20. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

The best of both worlds: Salzgitter has deliberately chosen the EasyDebur for high-volume production and the EasyGrinder for complex components. © Teqram

Salzgitter Steel Trading automates manual post-processing:

14. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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. […]

Steel pipes made from CO2-reduced steel by Thyssenkrupp Steel are being shipped to Angola, among other destinations. © Thyssenkrupp Steel

Steel Production in Transition

10. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Carbon-free steel—that is the industry’s new goal. While companies in the sector are already reporting on shipments and contracts, in practice the products vary widely, and the road to climate-neutral […]

Deburring with automated part removal

9. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Pietec Feinwerktechnik manufactures a wide range of metal components in a competitive global market. To boost productivity and quality, the company invested in a new grinding machine and a robotic […]