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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 […]

01 The 16th Stamping Technology Congress brought together around 200 experts in stamping technology, metal forming, and toolmaking in Dortmund. © Strategie X/Sylvia Meyborg

In the Age of AI and Automation

2. September 2026

The 16th Stamping Technology Congress, held in Dortmund in April 2026, brought together approximately 200 experts in stamping technology, metal forming, and toolmaking. The focus was on automation, AI language […]

A takeover that brings bad news for employees: At HKM, two-thirds of the jobs are set to be cut in the long term. © Salzgitter

Salzgitter Makes Major Cuts at HKM

1. September 2026

Steel production in southern Duisburg continues, but on a reduced scale. Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, after the co-shareholders Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe […]

The GEORG tooling robot integrates flexibly into existing slitting lines. © Heinrich GEORG GmbH

Heinrich Georg GmbH: Up to 14 tool changes per shift

1. September 2026

The GEORG toolingrobot makes the difference in productivity Kreuztal, Germany, 17 November 2025 The GEORG toolingrobot increases the productivity of slitting lines by means of numerous new performance features – […]

For new or exotic materials, the AI can be retrained for crack detection. © Zwick-Roell

AI Detects Cracks in Real Time

26. August 2026

Zwick-Roell is expanding the hole expansion test according to ISO 16630 to include AI-based crack detection. The new system is integrated into the BUP sheet metal forming testing machine and […]

Multifunctional cutting platform for Kremsmüller: The Omnimat is designed for large work areas and demanding applications. © Messer Cutting Systems

Key to the Level of Vertical Integration

25. August 2026

Precision, value creation, and independence: To remain competitive in the plant engineering sector, an Austrian family-owned company is relying on modern cutting technology. At the heart of the new manufacturing […]

Thanks to virtual reality, planned vacuum handling systems can be displayed at actual scale and reviewed in a physical space. © Aero-Lift

VR Makes Planning Easier

7. August 2026

When designing vacuum handling systems, far-reaching decisions often have to be made early in the project. This is where one manufacturer uses virtual reality to work with users to more […]

The 85-30 Smart backfire preventer is available in brass or stainless steel. © Witt-Gasetechnik

World’s First Smart Backfire Prevention Device Unveiled

6. August 2026

Witt-Gasetechnik has introduced the first flashback arrestor that not only stops backfires and flashbacks but also transmits this information as a signal. The patented innovation, called the 85-30 Smart, combines […]

Example of installing a press-fit head into a pressing tool. © Arnold Umformtechnik

Forming and Screwing in One Step

5. August 2026

When threaded bolts or screws are inserted into the sheet metal during forming, this expands the design possibilities. A new generation of press-in heads enables higher cycle rates. If, on […]

The defense industry relies on joining, cutting, and coating technologies, as demonstrated by the Schweißen & Schneiden trade show at the Euro Defense Expo. © Messe Essen

Welding & Cutting Brings Exhibitors to Joint Booth at Euro Defense Expo

4. August 2026

The Essen-based trade fair “Welding & Cutting” is leveraging synergies and bringing its own exhibitors to the new Euro Defense Expo (Eudex) event. From September 22 to 25, 2026, it […]

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