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The 85-30 Smart backfire preventer is available in brass or stainless steel. © Witt-Gasetechnik

World’s First Smart Backfire Prevention Device Unveiled

6. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Witt-Gasetechnik has introduced the first flashback arrestor that not only stops backfires and flashbacks but also transmits this information as a signal. The patented innovation, called the 85-30 Smart, combines […]

Example of installing a press-fit head into a pressing tool. © Arnold Umformtechnik

Forming and Screwing in One Step

5. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

When threaded bolts or screws are inserted into the sheet metal during forming, this expands the design possibilities. A new generation of press-in heads enables higher cycle rates. If, on […]

The defense industry relies on joining, cutting, and coating technologies, as demonstrated by the Schweißen & Schneiden trade show at the Euro Defense Expo. © Messe Essen

Welding & Cutting Brings Exhibitors to Joint Booth at Euro Defense Expo

4. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The Essen-based trade fair “Welding & Cutting” is leveraging synergies and bringing its own exhibitors to the new Euro Defense Expo (Eudex) event. From September 22 to 25, 2026, it […]

01 The 16th Stamping Technology Congress brought together around 200 experts in stamping technology, metal forming, and toolmaking in Dortmund. © Strategie X/Sylvia Meyborg

In the Age of AI and Automation

3. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The 16th Stamping Technology Congress, held in Dortmund in April 2026, brought together approximately 200 experts in stamping technology, metal forming, and toolmaking. The event focused on automation, AI language […]

A takeover that brings bad news for employees: At HKM, two-thirds of the jobs are set to be cut in the long term. © Salzgitter

Salzgitter Makes Major Cuts at HKM

3. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Steel production in southern Duisburg continues, but on a reduced scale. Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, after the co-shareholders Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe […]

RAS now offers the Primecut sheet metal shears in a 4-meter version as well. © RAS Reinhardt

Shears for large-format sheets

3. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

With the redesigned Primecut 53.40-3, RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau is expanding its line of shears to include a model with a working length of 4,150 mm. The machine uses an oscillating […]

The transfer press for AK-Nova is equipped with the camera-based Visual Die Protection system. © Andritz

Press with Camera System Heads to Africa

3. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

AK Nova Automotive’s new production facility in Tangier is being equipped with a Triton series transfer press from Andritz Schuler. The machine is equipped with the camera-based Visual Die Protection […]