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The use of machined tubes and profiles is diverse - laser-supported machining offers an almost unlimited production spectrum. © Bystronic

Tube laser cutting as a growth market

26. March 2026

Bystronic is increasing its strategic focus on tube laser cutting and wants to position itself sustainably in a dynamically growing market segment. Christoph Rüttimann, Global VP Business Unit Tube & […]

The Smac process combines high-speed laser coating (EHLA) with mechanical processing in a single step. © Fraunhofer ILT

How the laser becomes more productive

25. March 2026

Laser research is changing: as the laser has established itself as a manufacturing tool, many processes have matured. The key question now is how efficiently, robustly and economically lasers can […]

At the 44th EFB Colloquium, participants can not only learn more about innovation drivers for sheet metal processing, but also network themselves. © Telke Nieter- EFB

What drives sheet metal innovations forward

24. March 2026

“Green production and AI – innovation drivers for the sheet metal processing of tomorrow?” – this is the guiding theme of the 44th EFB Sheet Metal Working Colloquium. The European […]

Jean-Patrick Sauvy (left), CEO of Pommier, and Dietrich Leifert, CEO of Titgemeyer, sign the takeover agreement. Titgemeyer

Titgemeyer sells vehicle components business

13. March 2026

The Pommier Group takes over Titgemeyer’s vehicle components business, including Rieko GmbH. In this way, both companies aim to create added value for their customers through specialization, continuity and a […]

Pressed into cubes, the steel scrap is returned from the body parts plant to the steel manufacturer. © Salzgitter

Steel in the cycle

12. March 2026

Volvo Cars and Salzgitter AG have launched a closed-loop partnership. The Salzgitter Group already supplies Volvo Cars’ body parts plant in Olofström in southern Sweden with flat steel and is […]

The new "Bystronic Rofin" division offers laser systems for medical technology production, among other things. © Bystronic

Rofin now belongs to Bystronic

11. March 2026

Bystronic AG, Niederönz/Switzerland, has completed the acquisition of the “Tools for Materials Processing” division of Coherent Corp. The machine manufacturer also wants to breathe new life into the “Rofin” brand. […]

More than 30 companies will be presenting themselves at the trade exhibition at the 16th Stamping Technology Congress in Dortmund. Strategy X/Sylvia Meyborg

AI, automation and materials at the Stamping Technology Congress

10. March 2026

The program for the 16th Congress Stamping Technology 2026 has been finalized. The focus will be on AI, automation and materials. The focus will be on three main specialist topics: […]

Christian Vietmeyer, Managing Director of the WSM: "Local content regulations secure production and value creation, jobs and tax revenue for a resilient Europe." © WSM

WSM wants more local purchases

10. March 2026

A “yes” to “local content” comes from the German Steel and Metal Processing Association (WSM). The association, which has always advocated free trade, sees this as the only way forward […]

WEDOLiT® FW: Fully Synthetic ERW Coolant Technology for Efficient and Stable Tube Production

9. March 2026

High-speed ERW tube production places demanding requirements on the coolant: stable cooling and wetting at continuous line speeds, consistent surface condition for downstream processes, and reliable system behaviour despite variable […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

More flexibility, production output and combating the shortage of skilled workers

With new daughters and new plants

An all-round view of tube processing

Promoting innovation as a sign for SMEs

Laser Tube Processing: How to cut ahead of the competition

Automation in the pipe process chain