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01 The 16th Stamping Technology Congress brought together around 200 experts in stamping technology, metal forming, and toolmaking in Dortmund. © Strategie X/Sylvia Meyborg

In the Age of AI and Automation

2. September 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The 16th Stamping Technology Congress, held in Dortmund in April 2026, brought together approximately 200 experts in stamping technology, metal forming, and toolmaking. The focus was on automation, AI language […]

A takeover that brings bad news for employees: At HKM, two-thirds of the jobs are set to be cut in the long term. © Salzgitter

Salzgitter Makes Major Cuts at HKM

1. September 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

The GEORG tooling robot integrates flexibly into existing slitting lines. © Heinrich GEORG GmbH

Heinrich Georg GmbH: Up to 14 tool changes per shift

1. September 2026 Thomas Schumann

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 – […]

This is what a Meusburger eroded block with a pilot hole and thread looks like. © Meusburger

Flexibly Configure Eroding Blocks

31. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Meusburger offers EDM blocks for tool and mold making in a variety of sizes and materials. Using a configurator, users can define up to 200 starting holes and threads according […]

“We opted for a laser cutting system so we could better tailor the precision, part sizes, and cutting speed to our customers’ needs,” says Axel Jantke, managing director of MFV Maschinenbau. © Microstep Europa

Laser Expands Cutting Capabilities

31. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

With a laser cutting system from the MSF Pro series, MFV Maschinenbau GmbH has added another cutting process to its manufacturing capabilities. The system combines laser cutting, weld preparation, drilling, […]

The employees in the laser assembly department at Trumpf will soon be joined by new colleagues from Cutlite in Prato, Italy. © Trumpf

Trumpf expandiert bei großen Lasern

31. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The German machine manufacturer Trumpf is acquiring the business of the Italian machine manufacturer Cutlite Penta from its parent company, El.En. Cutlite is to continue as an independent brand with […]

EFB TechTransfer Supports Startups in the Fields of Joining Technology and Sheet Metal Processing

31. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

EFB TechTransfer offers young technology companies from the joining technology, sheet metal processing, and industrial production sectors access to experts, industry, and research. Applications for the pilot project at the […]

Get More Done with the Presses

31. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Advances in forming presses are the focus of AP&T’s Euroblech exhibition at Hall 27, Booth H52. With Unilines, the Swedish manufacturer offers a platform for transfer press production. Users benefit […]

RAS now offers the Primecut sheet metal shears in a 4-meter version as well. © RAS Reinhardt

Shears for large-format sheets

28. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

The transfer press for AK-Nova is equipped with the camera-based Visual Die Protection system. © Andritz

Press with Camera System Heads to Africa

27. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]