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Laser Tube Processing: How to cut ahead of the competition

30. March 2026 Thomas Schumann

Increasing cost pressure, complex components and a shortage of skilled workers pose major challenges for many pipe manufacturers. The solution is to increase productivity and process reliability. TRUMPF shows how […]

Overview of the system: On the right is the coil, which weighs up to 15 t, on the reel, to the left of it is the precision straightening machine, after the pit in the middle is the roofing shears, as well as the area with the folding conveyor belt and removal drawer. On the left is the two-story stacking sector: empty pallets are conveyed below and raised to the correct height for stacking by the recessed lifting table. The full pallets leave the system via the heavy-duty roller conveyor on the second level. © GSW

Cut-to-Length Line with a Firework of Innovation

30. March 2026 Thomas Schumann

Just in time for New Year’s Eve, the sheet metal fans from Kempen have completed a new cut-to-length line for thin sheet metal. Special ideas and requests from the customer […]

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

9. March 2026 Thomas Schumann

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 Thomas Schumann

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, […]

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How Laser Power Measurement Keeps Up with High-Power Lasers

13. October 2025 Thomas Schumann

Laser power has multiplied in recent years, while demands for precision and quality in laser processes continue to rise. The result: high-power lasers must be measured accurately. Let’s take a […]

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Sheet metal forming from a single source with maximum vertical integration

1. October 2025 Thomas Schumann

Modern supplier companies meet high standards, particularly in the automotive industry – transparency, efficiency, flexibility, quality and reliability are key factors. The Craemer Group is one of the internationally established […]

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DYNOBEND® TUBE OPTIMIZER freeform correction

8. September 2025 Thomas Schumann

With the Dynobend Tube Optimizer (DTO) we have reached the highest standard of perfection for our free form bending- and rolling machines. The first bending of a free form is […]

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Perfect weld seam processing with professional tools from LUKAS-ERZETT

21. April 2025 Thomas Schumann

The quality of the finishing of weld seams is crucial to ensure the functionality, durability, safety and appearance of welded metal parts. Weak points such as spatter, burrs or sharp […]

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The EasyGrinder Revolutionizes Steel Construction

31. March 2025 Thomas Schumann

In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it’s a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. While removing slag and burrs is routine, achieving […]

From Left: Frank Debusmann (REA Vertriebsleiter national), Paul Utaloff (REA Vertrieb Osteuropa), Florian Hugendubel (REA Vertrieb), Markus Ehrgott (LBI Vertrieb), Alessandro Mauri (REA Italien), Gerardo González (REA Vertriebsleiter international). © LBI oil free GmbH

Strategic partnerships – The key to succes

20. January 2025 Thomas Schumann

In times of economic challenges and increasing demand for sus-tainable production processes, many companies rely on strate-gic partnerships to remain competitive. LBI oil free, a pioneer in the field of […]