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Reis Robotics and Comau are to develop joint systems for shipbuilding, among other things. © Comau

Reis Robotics and Comau cooperate

30. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Comau and Reis Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop automation products and systems. The initial focus will be on industries such as shipbuilding, intralogistics, gigacasting, battery production, […]

The welding robots are operated by a Motoman GP600 handling robot, which is mounted on a floor track. © Liebherr

Autonomous cell in steel construction

26. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Fully automated production of complex component groups – the Liebherr Group has achieved this for the first time at its plant in Telfs (Tyrol). An autonomous production cell with three […]

The Smart Cube X 2D laser cutting machine is the smallest system in the series and offers laser outputs of up to 12 kW. © Microstep

Laser machines from the platform

25. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Microstep Europe is presenting a newly designed platform for laser cutting machines called the X-Series. Four series – Smart Cube X, Smartline X, Masterline X and Smart Giant X – […]

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 […]

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. […]

ALUMINIUM 2026: Industry prepares for high-stakes edition in Düsseldorf

16. June 2026 Thomas Schumann

Three days at the heart of the global aluminium industry: The world’s leading aluminium event returns with a sharper focus on critical conversations, commercial clarity, and practical delivery. Backed by […]

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 […]