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This machine changes everything: The Trulaser Tube 7000, with 6 kW of laser power and a 12.5 m loading and unloading length, has been installed only three times in Germany—including at Metallbau Götzl. © Trumpf

Fully automated, just like in Chicago

8. October 2026

Over the past 20 years, Peter Götzl has transformed his one-man metalworking shop into a high-tech job shop. The company, with its fully automated and digitized sheet metal fabrication, is […]

“Because Petra enables companies to systematically expand their employees’ skills, they gain a competitive advantage,” explains Anna Allhoff-Thielen of Thielen Software & Beratung. © Thielen Software & Beratung

Qualifications will be audit-ready

6. October 2026

For certified manufacturing companies, the requirements for employee qualification are increasing. Competitive pressure, a shortage of skilled workers, new technology, and market transformations call for the systematic planning, implementation, and […]

As part of its production expansion, Rehm Blechtec took the opportunity to modernize its machinery as well. © Rehm Blechtec

Rehm Blechtec Expands Production

2. October 2026

Rehm Blechtec has opened a new production facility in Blaubeuren-Seißen. With this new building, the company is expanding its production space by approximately 3,500 m² and adding new milling, measuring, […]

Machining fiber laser parts often presents a particular challenge—Arku has developed the Edgebreaker 3000 Fiber to address this. © Arku Maschinenbau

Let’s Tackle Those Fiber Laser Burrs

1. October 2026

Removing hard burrs from fiber lasers and rounding edges in a single operation—that’s what Arku Maschinenbau in Hannover is showcasing with its Edgebreaker 3000 Fiber deburring machine. Thanks to dual-sided […]

This is what a Meusburger eroded block with a pilot hole and thread looks like. © Meusburger

Flexibly Configure Eroding Blocks

30. September 2026

Meusburger offers EDM blocks for tool and mold making in a variety of sizes and materials. Using a configurator, users can define up to 200 starting holes and threads according […]

“We opted for a laser cutting system so we could better tailor the precision, part sizes, and cutting speed to our customers’ needs,” says Axel Jantke, managing director of MFV Maschinenbau. © Microstep Europa

Laser Expands Cutting Capabilities

25. September 2026

With a laser cutting system from the MSF Pro series, MFV Maschinenbau GmbH has added another cutting process to its manufacturing capabilities. The system combines laser cutting, weld preparation, drilling, […]

The employees in the laser assembly department at Trumpf will soon be joined by new colleagues from Cutlite in Prato, Italy. © Trumpf

Trumpf expandiert bei großen Lasern

24. September 2026

The German machine manufacturer Trumpf is acquiring the business of the Italian machine manufacturer Cutlite Penta from its parent company, El.En. Cutlite is to continue as an independent brand with […]

EFB TechTransfer Supports Startups in the Fields of Joining Technology and Sheet Metal Processing

23. September 2026

EFB TechTransfer offers young technology companies from the joining technology, sheet metal processing, and industrial production sectors access to experts, industry, and research. Applications for the pilot project at the […]

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How Laser Beams Take Shape Successfully

22. September 2026

Ring/Core beams create new opportunities for material processing while introducing new challenges for measurement technology Laser processing systems are becoming increasingly powerful and complex. New beam shaping optics, for example, […]

The BSTL 610-150 is the second model in Bruderer’s new BSTL series of fixed-stroke automatic punching presses. This cost-optimized machine is equipped with the new B3 machine control system and the BSV 250L servo feed unit. © Bruderer

Automatic Punching Machine for the AI Industry

17. September 2026

Bruderer unveiled the second model in its new cost-optimized BSTL series of fixed-stroke automatic punching presses at the Stanztec trade show in Pforzheim. The machine, called the BSTL 610-150, features […]

Bettina Steingruber has taken over as head of Trumpf Austria in Pasching. © Trumpf

Bettina Steingruber Heads Trumpf Austria

15. September 2026

Bettina Steingruber has been the managing director of Trumpf Maschinen Austria GmbH & Co. KG since July 2026. The company, headquartered in Pasching, is the Trumpf Group’s global center of […]

During the tour of Meusburger's headquarters in Wolfurt, participants gained insights into production and manufacturing processes. © Meusburger

Design Engineers’ Meeting on Toolmaking and Digitalization

11. September 2026

Meusburger organized a design engineers’ conference for professionals in mold and stamping die manufacturing in Hohenems in early July. About 80 participants took advantage of the event to exchange technical […]

Trumpf has already launched several AI-based systems, such as the Sortmaster Vision, which automatically sorts components and assigns them to the appropriate order. © Trumpf

Trumpf Joins the Ipai AI Network

10. September 2026

Trumpf has become a partner of the Ipai AI network in Heilbronn. The goal of the collaboration is to exchange experiences, explore new AI applications, and transfer technical developments to […]

Mecspe, the Italian trade show for the manufacturing industry, is focusing heavily on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. © camcommonaco

The Mecspe Trade Show Looks North

9. September 2026

The 25th edition of Mecspe will take place at the Bologna Fiere exhibition center from March 3 to 5, 2027. Based on last year’s visitor and exhibitor numbers, the trade […]

hub 2026 in Dresden brings together experts from the manufacturing and high-tech sectors to discuss topics such as automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing. © Timm Ziegenthaler

hub 2026 showcases trends in industrial automation

8. September 2026

On September 30, 2026, the hub tech festival in Dresden will bring together experts from the manufacturing and high-tech sectors. The focus will be on automation and digitalization, as well […]

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