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Microstep's new robot-assisted 3D cutting system enables adaptive height control in three-dimensional space. © Microstep

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, […]

The EFB is organizing another Sheet Metal Processing Colloquium in Würzburg in 2027; the organizer is still seeking presentations for the event. © Itasse

EFB Seeks Presentations for Colloquium

21. October 2026

The European Research Society for Sheet Metal Processing (EFB), based in Hanover, is seeking papers from industry and research for the 45th EFB Colloquium on Sheet Metal Processing. The conference […]

BSA servo axes can be used to implement tool-integrated belt tensioning, for example, using a spiked wheel. © Bruderer

Punching with Twice as Many Servo Axes

20. October 2026

Twelve servo axes per automatic punching press are now possible: With the B3 machine control system, Bruderer doubles the maximum number of BSA servo axes that can be used on […]

Meusburger's strip feeder ensures a reliable supply of strips for stamping while offering a high degree of flexibility. © Meusburger

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 […]

The R-MAG electropermanent magnetic clamping system is currently the only system that offers both a clamping force indicator and interchangeable magnetic poles. © Roemheld

Faster speeds and greater safety

15. October 2026

Forming tools weighing 4 metric tons are not easy to change. To help operators complete this task more quickly and safely, Roemheld is introducing new transport and clamping technology, as […]

Isochronic's gripping and sorting robots will expand Bystronic's product portfolio in the future. © Bystronic

Bystronic Acquires Robot Manufacturer

14. October 2026

Swiss machine manufacturer Bystronic AG has expanded its capabilities in robotics and software. To this end, the manufacturer of sheet metal processing machines has agreed to acquire Isochronic AG. The […]

Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann (left), formerly CEO of Blackbird, and Richard Steinbrecht, formerly CEO of Lessmann, now jointly lead Iqulase. © Iqulase

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 […]

The real-time overview in Lantek Bend displays the workflow and all user information in one place. © Lantek

Software connects the processes

9. October 2026

Support for digital process chains in sheet metal fabrication is the focus of the new version of Lantek’s software suite. New features for bevel cutting, nesting, bending processes, and quote […]

Automated feeding of steel scrap blanks to the cutting line © Beneva

Reuse scraps without melting them down

9. October 2026

A novel process can repurpose steel and aluminum sheet metal scraps from production without having to melt them down. An algorithm is used to match material properties with requirements. According […]

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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