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This is the new waterjet cutting system being built in Ilsenburg. Dominik Ridder / H.G. Ridder GmbH

Cutting for the armor

24. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH is investing more than 2 million euros in a new waterjet cutting system at its site in Ilsenburg. It is an investment that should pay off, particularly […]

Meusburger wants to simplify the work of tool designers with digital tools. © Meusburger

Construction at the touch of a button

23. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Meusburger wants to make the design process faster and safer with digital tools, intelligent assistants and a maximum degree of standardization. They reduce manual work steps, minimize sources of error […]

Reliable processes for wind turbine steel structures

22. June 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 […]

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:

22. June 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

22. June 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

22. June 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 […]

Expanding large pipes is a tribological challenge in which the lubricant both affects the quality of the pipe and protects the expander segments from wear. © Mulderphoto/stock.adobe.com

Large-diameter pipe lubricant cleanly split

22. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Large-diameter pipes must meet tight tolerances. Expanding is the critical step in achieving the required roundness and diameter. A novel formulation concept for expander lubricants makes this process more sustainable. […]

Experts from the stamping technology industry will meet again at the Stanztec trade fair in Pforzheim from June 16 to 18, 2026. © Stanztec

Stanztec trade fair looks optimistically to the future

18. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The eighth edition of the Stanztec trade fair from June 16 to 18 will provide new impetus for the future of stamping and forming technology. The trade fair company P. […]

The Eurometal association sees the steel industry in Europe under threat and has launched an appeal to politicians. © Thyssenkrupp Steel

Rescue call for the steel industry

12. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Eurometal, the European association of steel traders, processors and service providers, has launched an appeal with national associations and steel manufacturers to protect the European steel and metal industry. To […]

The viewing windows of the CC-Grind View grinding wheel allow better process control. © Horse

Grinding wheel with viewing window successful

11. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

For August Rüggeberg, manufacturer of Pferd tools, the CC-Grind View grinding wheel has proven to be a market success. Thanks to the integrated viewing window, the wheel appears transparent during […]