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

Reuse scraps without melting them down

9. October 2026 Thomas Schumann

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 […]

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How Laser Beams Take Shape Successfully

22. September 2026 Thomas Schumann

Ring/Core beams create new opportunities for material processing while introducing new challenges for measurement technology Laser processing systems are becoming increasingly powerful and complex. New beam shaping optics, for example, […]

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 Thomas Schumann

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 – […]

ALUMINIUM 2026: Industry prepares for high-stakes edition in Düsseldorf

16. June 2026 Thomas Schumann

Three days at the heart of the global aluminium industry: The world’s leading aluminium event returns with a sharper focus on critical conversations, commercial clarity, and practical delivery. Backed by […]

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 […]