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In future, Rheinmetall wants to use steel for its armaments that has been produced CO2-free. © Rheinmetall

Fossil-free steel for armor

6. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB and the German defense and supply company Rheinmetall have signed a letter of intent for the supply of fossil-free steel. According to a statement from […]

Operators can monitor energy consumption in real time on the screen, both on the new servo press and on older machines. © AP&T

More precision and much less energy consumption

5. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos has achieved a major technical advance with a completely newly developed servo press. The system combines precision, user-friendliness and cyber security, while energy consumption per stroke […]

The Blackbird OCT system enables the capture and graphical visualization of weld seam topology and penetration depth directly during the laser welding process. © Blackbird

Remote Laser Welding: Real-Time Control and Inspection

4. March 2026 Thomas Schumann

Blackbird’s OCT-based sensor technology provides real-time visibility and control across all phases of the remote laser welding process, significantly enhancing both process stability and flexibility. Across the production of strip, […]

Amada now also offers the SRB-1003 press brake in Europe. © Amada

Amada launches the SRB-1003 press brake in Europe

4. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Amada is launching its SRB-1003 press brake in Europe. The machine combines precision, intuitive operation and integration into Amada workflows, according to the manufacturer. The SRB-1003 replaces the HFEM2-1003 model […]

With the new order portal, Meusburger wants to save its customers e-mail traffic and media disruptions. © Meusburger

Simplified ordering process for standard parts

27. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Meusburger offers a central and transparent portal for tool procurement. This enables the standard parts manufacturer to simplify ordering processes: Customers order online, configure individual systems and always have an […]

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

Specialist with a fun factor

26. 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

25. 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 […]

Participants at the 7th Bending Forum in Siegen will hear the latest news from industry and science on all aspects of bending. University of Siegen

Impulses for forming technology

24. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The 7th Bifo – Bending Forum of the Chair of Forming Technology at the University of Siegen will take place on March 5, 9 and 10, 2026. The specialist event […]

Amada plans to show the Ventis-3015AJe fiber laser cutting machine at its in-house exhibition in Haan. © Amada

Amada invites you to in-house exhibitions

23. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

In February and March 2026, Amada will be hosting an in-house exhibition at its branches in Haan, Landshut and Reutlingen. The focus is on insights into machine, software and automation […]

Machitech wants to increase the capabilities of its machines with software from Lantek. © Lantek

Lantek cooperates in Canada

20. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Lantek, provider of software for the metalworking industry, has signed a cooperation agreement with Machitech. The Canadian company specializes in laser, plasma and oxyfuel cutting systems and will integrate Lantek’s […]