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Cobots make life easier for welding professionals - and production more efficient for companies. © Fronius

Specialist with a fun factor

9. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Cobots make the lives of welding and cutting professionals easier and companies’ production more efficient. The advantages of collaborative robots are of particular benefit to SMEs. Surveys by market researchers […]

To ensure precision and efficiency, the Dutch family business Dulasta relies on the new MSF Pro laser cutting system from MicroStep, among other things. Microstep Europe GmbH

3D fiber laser processes sheets from small to XXL

9. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Dutch metal processor Dulasta has invested in a 15 kW laser cutting system. This has enabled the company to significantly increase its productivity. The family business Dulasta Metaalbewerking B.V. has […]

Dr. Jochen Peter will become Chairman of the Board of Management of Bosch Rexroth AG on March 1, 2026. © Bosch-Rexroth

Bosch-Rexroth reorganizes Management Board

6. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Bosch-Rexroth will have a new CEO, Dr. Jochen Peter, from March 1, 2026. His predecessor Dr. Steffen Haack will then be responsible for development and will open up new growth […]

With the opening of the new Smart Factory, machine manufacturer Accurl - a long-standing partner of Microstep Europa GmbH - is setting an example for intelligent manufacturing. Accurl

Microstep partner opens Smart Factory

5. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

With the opening of the new Smart Factory, Accurl is setting an example for the future of intelligent manufacturing, according to Microstep. The investment of around 38 million euros creates […]

The topic of stainless steel tubes will not only be present in the halls at the trade fair, but also at the "Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy Tube & Pipe Market Insights Day" in future. Copyright Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

Congress on stainless steel and nickel alloy tubes at the start of Tube

4. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

A new event on the opening day of the Tube trade fair will provide in-depth insights into the topic of stainless steel and nickel alloy tubes. Participants will also have […]

The Wafios Executive Board team Jörg Eisele (far left), Dr. Uwe-Peter Weigmann (2nd from left) and Martin Mayer (far right) as well as interview partners Jasmin Rempfer and Thomas Peter (center). © Wafios

Maximum information security

3. February 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

The Tisax certification is intended to meet the requirements of the automotive industry as a safe partner and to be able to supply machines and systems directly to car manufacturers. […]

On November 11, 2025, this year's award winners and nominees were honored at the Schwabenlandhalle in Fellbach. BMF Armin Burkhardt

One of Baden-Württemberg’s environmental technology innovation leaders

30. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

Kohler Maschinenbau GmbH successfully took part in the competition for the Environmental Technology Award in the category 02 Material Efficiency and Resource Conservation with the product 21-roll precision strip straightener […]

AutoForm ProgThe R13 offers new possibilities and enhancements for manufacturers of progressive dies. © AutoForm

More flexibility in the design of progressive processes

29. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

AutoForm Engineering, the provider of software solutions for sheet metal forming and body-in-white processes, recently presented its latest software version AutoForm ProgDie R13. This version offers new functions and enhancements […]

Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS group, during his opening speech at the worldsteel Breakthrough Technology Conference: "There is no one-size-fits-all solution for decarbonization. We need approaches that address exactly what really matters to our customers." © SMS

Plant assessment tool for plant evaluation for decarbonization solutions

28. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

Data-driven plant assessment: SMS’s Plant Assessment Tool identifies the most viable strategies for decarbonization and strikes a balance between sustainability and profitability. The steel industry is at a turning point: […]

The 16th Stamping Technology Congress, the leading specialist and networking event for the stamping and forming industry, will be held under the motto "Quo Vadis Stamping Technology?". It will take place on April 20 and 21, 2026 at the Westfalenhallen Congress Center in Dortmund. Strategy X / Sylvia Meyborg

Quo vadis punching technology?

27. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

The 16th Stamping Technology Congress will take place on April 20 and 21, 2026 at the Westfalenhallen Congress Center in Dortmund. Under the motto “Quo Vadis Stamping Technology?”, the two-day […]