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Machitech wants to increase the capabilities of its machines with software from Lantek. © Lantek

Lantek cooperates in Canada

20. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Lantek, provider of software for the metalworking industry, has signed a cooperation agreement with Machitech. The Canadian company specializes in laser, plasma and oxyfuel cutting systems and will integrate Lantek’s […]

Welding torch and stereo cameras on the robot end effector during test preparations in the Maritime Exploration Hall at DFKI Bremen. © DFKI

Autonomous welding robots work under water

19. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

A consortium led by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) has developed an underwater welding robot so that maritime infrastructure no longer has to be repaired only by […]

Following modernization, the CSP line at Tata Steel Jamshedpur can roll coils up to 1 mm thick. © SMS

Tata Steel and SMS Group complete modernization of CSP plant

18. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Following modernization by SMS, Tata Steel Ltd. has rolled the first coils at its Jamshedpur CSP (Tata Steel TSCR) plant in Jharkhand, India. The modernization included the integration of a […]

Together with the Fraunhofer IOSB-INA, Remmert has developed a robot system for separating long goods weighing up to 300 kg. © Remmert

Remmert shows fully automatic separation of pipes and profiles

17. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Remmert will be presenting a new system for the fully automated handling of unsorted long goods weighing up to 300 kg at the Logimat 2026 trade fair from March 24 […]

The Blackbird OCT system enables the capture and graphical visualization of weld seam topology and penetration depth directly during the laser welding process. © Blackbird

Remote Laser Welding: Real-Time Control and Inspection

16. February 2026 Thomas Schumann

Blackbird’s OCT-based sensor technology provides real-time visibility and control across all phases of the remote laser welding process, significantly enhancing both process stability and flexibility. Across the production of strip, […]

The system processes heavy sheets weighing up to 200 kg fully automatically, without programming or teaching. © Teqram

AI-controlled sanding robot deburrs thick sheet metal parts faster

13. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Thanks to the Easygrinder, Minerd & Sons was able to reduce the delivery time from two weeks to just three days. The steel service center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has significantly […]

Fineblanking presses of the "HFA plus+" series from Andritz Schuler offer an output of up to 85 strokes per minute with press forces between 3,200 and 15,500 kN. © Andritz Schuler

Andritz Schuler further develops fineblanking presses with Feintool

12. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Andritz Schuler has delivered over 800 hydraulic HFA fineblanking systems via Feintool AG. The machines are now available directly from Andritz Schuler. The Göppingen-based manufacturer is continuing its cooperation with […]

The entrepreneurial families Vogel/Mathiasen and Cloppenburg/Vormann join forces: (from left) Mats Mathiasen, Lutz Vogel, Regine Mathiasen, Stina Vormann, Gerald Vogel and Gerd Cloppenburg. © Vogel-Bauer

MKM acquires majority stake in Vogel-Bauer Edelstahl

11. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

In order to secure the future of the stainless steel specialist, the previous owners are transferring the majority of Vogel-Bauer to MKM Holding. Even in the new constellation, the company […]

Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS group, during his opening speech at the worldsteel Breakthrough Technology Conference: "There is no one-size-fits-all solution for decarbonization. We need approaches that address exactly what really matters to our customers." © SMS

Plant Assessment Tool for plant assessment for decarbonization

10. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Data-driven plant assessment: SMS’s Plant Assessment Tool identifies the most viable strategies for decarbonization and strikes a balance between sustainability and profitability. The steel industry is at a turning point: […]

Amada now also offers the SRB-1003 press brake in Europe. © Amada

Amada launches the SRB-1003 press brake in Europe

9. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Amada is launching its SRB-1003 press brake in Europe. The machine combines precision, intuitive operation and integration into Amada workflows, according to the manufacturer. The SRB-1003 replaces the HFEM2-1003 model […]