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With a Z-axis travel of 750 mm, the new LT-Free 3015 can machine larger components than before. © BLM

Larger working area for 3D laser cutting

26. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

At Euroblech 2026, the BLM Group unveiled the LT-Free 3015, a new 3D laser cutting system designed for machining large-format metal components. A working area of up to 3,000 × […]

Prima Power's integrated sheet metal processing systems are modular and scalable. © Prima Power

Flexible Manufacturing, Fully Integrated

26. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Prima Power unveiled two flexible manufacturing systems at Euroblech 2026 in Hanover. The first line offers laser processing combined with a new bending application, as well as automation and material-flow […]

Even stainless steel can cause rust if it is combined with other metals in the wrong way. © Stainless Steel Information Center

Fact Sheet Explains Bimetallic Corrosion in Stainless Steel

23. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The Stainless Steel Information Center has published a revised technical bulletin on the topic of bimetallic corrosion. The question of whether stainless steel can be combined with aluminum, galvanized steel, […]

Microstep's new robot-assisted 3D cutting system enables adaptive height control in three-dimensional space. © Microstep

One Booth—Three Premieres

22. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

New sheet metal processing technology will be on display at the Microstep Europa booth at Euroblech 2026. This includes systems from the Accurl-X Series, a robot-assisted process for 3D machining, […]

The EFB is organizing another Sheet Metal Processing Colloquium in Würzburg in 2027; the organizer is still seeking presentations for the event. © Itasse

EFB Seeks Presentations for Colloquium

21. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The European Research Society for Sheet Metal Processing (EFB), based in Hanover, is seeking papers from industry and research for the 45th EFB Colloquium on Sheet Metal Processing. The conference […]

BSA servo axes can be used to implement tool-integrated belt tensioning, for example, using a spiked wheel. © Bruderer

Punching with Twice as Many Servo Axes

20. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Twelve servo axes per automatic punching press are now possible: With the B3 machine control system, Bruderer doubles the maximum number of BSA servo axes that can be used on […]

Meusburger's strip feeder ensures a reliable supply of strips for stamping while offering a high degree of flexibility. © Meusburger

Standards Reduce Costs

16. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Properly guiding and positioning the sheet metal strip is crucial for process reliability in stamping technology. However, custom-developed systems are often used for this purpose—which has its drawbacks. These custom-built […]

The R-MAG electropermanent magnetic clamping system is currently the only system that offers both a clamping force indicator and interchangeable magnetic poles. © Roemheld

Faster speeds and greater safety

15. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Forming tools weighing 4 metric tons are not easy to change. To help operators complete this task more quickly and safely, Roemheld is introducing new transport and clamping technology, as […]

Isochronic's gripping and sorting robots will expand Bystronic's product portfolio in the future. © Bystronic

Bystronic Acquires Robot Manufacturer

14. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Swiss machine manufacturer Bystronic AG has expanded its capabilities in robotics and software. To this end, the manufacturer of sheet metal processing machines has agreed to acquire Isochronic AG. The […]

Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann (left), formerly CEO of Blackbird, and Richard Steinbrecht, formerly CEO of Lessmann, now jointly lead Iqulase. © Iqulase

Blackbird and Lessmüller Merge

13. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Blackbird Robot Systems, a provider of robot-assisted laser welding, and Lessmüller Lasertechnik, a manufacturer of monitoring systems for industrial welding processes, are merging under the new company name Iqlase. Both […]