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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

8. May 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

7. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

In laser cutting, the choice of cutting gas determines quality, speed and cost-effectiveness. 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

6. May 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 testing. © Burster

Check very carefully on site

5. May 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. […]

For the Managing Director of Tankbau Willberger, Christian Willberger, the Trutool N 700 nibblers are the most important tool. © Trumpf

Quick and clean disassembly

4. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

You can’t do it without a heavy-duty drill: Tankbau Willberger from Feldkirchen has been dismantling and installing tanks in private homes and industrial buildings for over 30 years. Hand tools […]

Automated welding at Stadler Anlagenbau has been given a further boost by the Tawers G4 welding robot system. © Panasonic Factory Solutions

More progress in automated welding

4. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

A manufacturer of recycling and waste sorting systems wanted to weld its systems automatically rather than manually and procured a new control system for this purpose. This shortens the welding […]