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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 Stéphane Itasse

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 Stéphane Itasse

“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 […]

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 Stéphane Itasse

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: […]

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 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

Amada plans to show the Ventis-3015AJe fiber laser cutting machine at its in-house exhibition in Haan. © Amada

Amada invites you to in-house exhibitions

23. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

In February and March 2026, Amada will be hosting an in-house exhibition at its branches in Haan, Landshut and Reutlingen. The focus is on insights into machine, software and automation […]

The topic of stainless steel tubes will not only be present in the halls at the trade fair, but also at the "Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy Tube & Pipe Market Insights Day" in future. Copyright Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

Congress on stainless steel and nickel alloy tubes at the start of Tube

4. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

A new event on the opening day of the Tube trade fair will provide in-depth insights into the topic of stainless steel and nickel alloy tubes. Participants will also have […]

Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS group, during his opening speech at the worldsteel Breakthrough Technology Conference: "There is no one-size-fits-all solution for decarbonization. We need approaches that address exactly what really matters to our customers." © SMS

Plant assessment tool for plant evaluation for decarbonization solutions

28. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

Data-driven plant assessment: SMS’s Plant Assessment Tool identifies the most viable strategies for decarbonization and strikes a balance between sustainability and profitability. The steel industry is at a turning point: […]

The 16th Stamping Technology Congress, the leading specialist and networking event for the stamping and forming industry, will be held under the motto "Quo Vadis Stamping Technology?". It will take place on April 20 and 21, 2026 at the Westfalenhallen Congress Center in Dortmund. Strategy X / Sylvia Meyborg

Quo vadis punching technology?

27. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

The 16th Stamping Technology Congress will take place on April 20 and 21, 2026 at the Westfalenhallen Congress Center in Dortmund. Under the motto “Quo Vadis Stamping Technology?”, the two-day […]

From October 21 to 24, 2025, sheet metal processing and joining technology companies showed where the journey is heading. Sound

Once again “the place of the best”

16. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

The 17th Blechexpo, international trade fair for sheet metal working, was successfully held together with the 10th Schweisstec, international trade fair for joining technology. 1,190 exhibitors from 41 countries showed […]

The demand for electric cars is increasing worldwide. The cable and tube industry is helping the automotive industry to meet this demand - with high-performance components. © Pixabay

Electric cars in the fast lane

18. December 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl

The new mobility is electrifying the automotive world. This is because electric cars are in the fast lane worldwide – their acceptance and demand continues to rise. And this is […]