The Biber robotic cutting system in action. © ERL
Industry 4.0

Robots can now do more

27. October 2026
The Biber robotic cutting system now features Biber.next, a software solution for 3D-aided machining. A point cloud of the workpiece is used to capture component geometries, detect collision areas, and […]
The Ivos Sheet Metal system can load and unload unknown sheet metal parts with varying geometries. © Schmalz
Company

Sheet Metal in Motion

26. October 2026
Schmalz presented gripping systems—both automated and manual—and vacuum generators at Euroblech 2026 in Hanover. Among them were units being showcased in Germany for the first time. One of the two […]
Microstep's new robot-assisted 3D cutting system enables adaptive height control in three-dimensional space. © Microstep
Sheet Metal Coils

One Booth—Three Premieres

22. October 2026
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, […]
Meusburger's strip feeder ensures a reliable supply of strips for stamping while offering a high degree of flexibility. © Meusburger
Company

Standards Reduce Costs

16. October 2026
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 […]
Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann (left), formerly CEO of Blackbird, and Richard Steinbrecht, formerly CEO of Lessmann, now jointly lead Iqulase. © Iqulase
Industry 4.0

Blackbird and Lessmüller Merge

13. October 2026
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 […]
“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
Company

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 […]

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