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Hydrogen can damage steel - thyssenkrupp counters this with specially developed steel materials. © Thyssenkrupp Steel

These steels tolerate hydrogen

24. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Thyssenkrupp Steel presented H₂-optimized steels for the transport of hydrogen and hydrogen mixtures at the Tube trade fair in Düsseldorf. The materials are designed to meet specific requirements such as […]

The Turbo2plus Compact folding machine requires little space despite its long bending length. © RAS Reinhardt

Large bending length compactly accommodated

23. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau is presenting a folding machine called Turbo2plus Compact with a new XXL folding beam. It is available in bending lengths of 2,540 mm, 3,200 mm or 4,060 […]

The electric press Tox Flexpress Station with 2-hand start button. . © Tox

Electric press for precise joining

22. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Tox is expanding its portfolio of modular press systems with the Flexpress Station. The electrically driven platform is designed for a wide range of joining and forming processes. Its design […]

In industry, MSG welding is often automated, which is why quality control in the process is helpful. © Lessmüller

Ensuring quality in the arc welding process

21. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Optical coherence tomography: Users now have more options for automated weld seam testing during LI arc welding. Ein Hersteller für die Qualitätsüberwachung von industriellen Schweißprozessen erweitert sein Angebot um ein […]

The Benteler Group remains in family hands; now the fifth generation, Casper Benteler, has taken over control. © Benteler

Next generation takes over Benteler Group

20. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Casper Benteler has taken control of the Benteler Group. This was previously held by Hubertus Benteler Ges.m.b.H., Salzburg, and Dr. Ing. E.h. Helmut Benteler GmbH, Paderborn. The details of the […]

The robot-guided friction stir welding gun "Steppwelder" in use on a 6-axis industrial robot. Dominik Walz, MPA, University of Stuttgart

Suitable for lightweight series

20. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Researchers have succeeded in developing a new form of friction stir welding for flexible, robot-based production lines. The newly developed “Steppwelder” welding gun enables the joining of high-strength aluminum alloys […]

Laser cutting has become indispensable in sheet metal processing due to its flexibility. However, a whole range of parameters must be taken into account for the quality of the cut edges. © Rime

The cutting gas shapes the cutting edge

20. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

In laser cutting, the choice of cutting gas determines quality, speed and efficiency. Thick steel sheets in particular show that even small deviations in the settings lead to burrs, discoloration […]

The HBE610-1256G band saw ensures automatic miter cuts with a working area of up to 610 × 1,250 mm. © Behringer

Achieve more with less effort

20. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Technology helps to combat a shortage of skilled workers: a new beam drilling and sawing line at a steel manufacturer requires fewer personnel, increases output and integrates additional processing steps. […]

The calibration device demonstrates its capabilities in use for pressure gauge tests. © Burster

Check very carefully on site

20. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Mobile testing devices are a must for service and calibration technicians: regular maintenance and system calibration of sensors on presses and assembly lines is only possible with the right equipment. […]

The CMT-700 rolling mill will be integrated into UMB Steel's existing steel production complex. © SMS Group

First European order for innovative rolling mill

17. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The steel manufacturer UMB Steel s.r.l., Bucharest, has placed an order with SMS group for the supply of Europe’s first rolling mill with Continuous Mill Technology (CMT 700) for its […]