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Robots are being transformed from programmable machines into intelligent collaborators that learn, adapt and work safely side by side with humans. © Kuka

Automation decides for itself

2. June 2026

Industrial automation systems are now being given a new foundation. AI and simulation are penetrating all areas – from planning to virtual commissioning and operation. The aim is to optimize […]

A highlight of the EFB Colloquium was the presentation of the Excellence Awards to three researchers. © Telke Nieter/EFB

How ideas become progress

29. May 2026

With the 44th EFB Colloquium on Sheet Metal Working, the European Research Association for Sheet Metal Working (EFB) in Würzburg has once again created a central forum for exchange between […]

For the Managing Director of Tankbau Willberger, Christian Willberger, the Trutool N 700 nibblers are the most important tool. © Trumpf

Quick and clean disassembly

28. May 2026

You can’t do it without a heavy-duty drill: Tankbau Willberger from Feldkirchen has been dismantling and installing tanks in private homes and industrial buildings for over 30 years. Hand tools […]

Automated welding at Stadler Anlagenbau has been given a further boost by the Tawers G4 welding robot system. © Panasonic Factory Solutions

More progress in automated welding

27. May 2026

A manufacturer of recycling and waste sorting systems wanted to weld its systems automatically rather than manually and procured a new control system for this purpose. This shortens the welding […]

The Benteler Group remains in family hands; now the fifth generation, Casper Benteler, has taken over control. © Benteler

Next generation takes over Benteler Group

26. May 2026

Casper Benteler has taken control of the Benteler Group. This was previously held by Hubertus Benteler Ges.m.b.H., Salzburg, and Dr. Ing. E.h. Helmut Benteler GmbH, Paderborn. The details of the […]

The roller conveyor blast machine painted in Schottel's colors enables repeatable quality in production. © Schottel

Automation increases production efficiency

22. May 2026

Efficiency in all areas was the goal. To achieve this, a German manufacturer of drive and maneuvering systems as well as control systems for ships and offshore applications invested in […]

The market for sheet metal, stamped and other vendor parts is highly competitive. In order to be able to acquire profitable new orders, an exact cost analysis is essential. © THIELEN SOFTWARE & CONSULTING

Secure lucrative orders and profits

21. May 2026

Suppliers have to calculate very carefully, especially when the economy is weak. The right quotation calculation helps to correctly determine and cover costs, as well as to win lucrative orders […]

Dillinger produces difender plates from alloyed heat-treatable steels. © Dillinger

According to the Stockholm Sipri Institute, global arms spending will reach 2,700,000,000,000 US dollars in 2024 – and the trend is rising. European steel manufacturers have responded to the growing […]

Marvin Horn will drive market expansion as Sales Manager at Sic Marking. © Sic Marking

Marvin Horn heads up sales at Sic Marking

19. May 2026

Marvin Horn has taken over as sales manager at Sic Marking in Remscheid. He has experience in sheet metal processing and mechanical engineering and will be responsible for driving market […]

The robot-guided friction stir welding gun "Steppwelder" in use on a 6-axis industrial robot. Dominik Walz, MPA, University of Stuttgart

Suitable for lightweight series

8. May 2026

Researchers have succeeded in developing a new form of friction stir welding for flexible, robot-based production lines. The newly developed “Steppwelder” welding gun enables the joining of high-strength aluminum alloys […]

Laser cutting has become indispensable in sheet metal processing due to its flexibility. However, a whole range of parameters must be taken into account for the quality of the cut edges. © Rime

The cutting gas shapes the cutting edge

7. May 2026

In laser cutting, the choice of cutting gas determines quality, speed and cost-effectiveness. Thick steel sheets in particular show that even small deviations in the settings lead to burrs, discoloration […]

The HBE610-1256G band saw ensures automatic miter cuts with a working area of up to 610 × 1,250 mm. © Behringer

Achieve more with less effort

6. May 2026

Technology helps to combat a shortage of skilled workers: a new beam drilling and sawing line at a steel manufacturer requires fewer personnel, increases output and integrates additional processing steps. […]

The calibration device demonstrates its capabilities in use for pressure gauge testing. © Burster

Check very carefully on site

5. May 2026

Mobile testing devices are a must for service and calibration technicians: regular maintenance and system calibration of sensors on presses and assembly lines is only possible with the right equipment. […]

The Benteler management with (from left) Thomas Michels (COO, Benteler Steel/Tube), Tobias Braun (CFO, Benteler Group), Ralf Göttel (CEO, Benteler Group), Daniel Thewes (Plant Manager of the Schloß Neuhaus and Paderborn plants, Benteler Steel/Tube) are campaigning for Paderborn. © Benteler

Major investment in Paderborn

29. April 2026

Benteler strengthens its sites in Paderborn with further investments. The focus is on a major project of the Benteler Steel/Tube Division: Around 17 million euros are being invested in the […]

Titgemeyer, the specialist for fastening technology, is also involved in plant construction. © Titgemeyer

Looking ahead for the anniversary

28. April 2026

Titgemeyer from Osnabrück is celebrating its 125th anniversary. For the internationally active company, however, the anniversary is not just an opportunity to look back, but also a commitment to the […]

Rescue call for the steel industry

Grinding wheel with viewing window successful

Accurately capture the tiny precision

The bending cell becomes a service

Megatrends: Full pipe, on wire

Weight and precision in series