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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 Stéphane Itasse

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 transfer press for AK-Nova is equipped with the camera-based Visual Die Protection system. © Andritz

Press with Camera System Heads to Africa

27. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

AK Nova Automotive’s new production facility in Tangier is being equipped with a Triton series transfer press from Andritz Schuler. The machine is equipped with the camera-based Visual Die Protection […]

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 Stéphane Itasse

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 Stéphane Itasse

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 […]

Reliable processes for wind turbine steel structures

24. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Wind turbines are highly visible symbols of the energy transition, and their manufacture requires a high degree of precision and reliable processes. Grinding, milling, polishing, and cutting processes play a […]

“Despite the challenging geopolitical environment, Trumpf has managed to grow in all business segments,” says Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, Chairwoman of the Executive Board. © Trumpf

Trumpf Is Growing Again Thanks to the U.S. Market

23. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Machine tool manufacturer Trumpf closed the 2025/26 fiscal year (ending June 30) with better-than-expected results. After three years of declining order intake and two years of falling revenue, the company […]

The best of both worlds: Salzgitter has deliberately chosen the EasyDebur for high-volume production and the EasyGrinder for complex components. © Teqram

Salzgitter Steel Trading automates manual post-processing:

14. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

When manual finishing of thick sheet metal reaches its economic and quality limits, automated systems help ensure consistent edge quality, reliable processes, and efficient production in accordance with DB requirements. […]

Steel pipes made from CO2-reduced steel by Thyssenkrupp Steel are being shipped to Angola, among other destinations. © Thyssenkrupp Steel

Steel Production in Transition

10. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Carbon-free steel—that is the industry’s new goal. While companies in the sector are already reporting on shipments and contracts, in practice the products vary widely, and the road to climate-neutral […]

Around 2,000 visitors came to Intech and there were themed tours. © Trumpf

When the machine not only produces, but also thinks

7. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Intech 2026 – At its in-house exhibition, Trumpf showed how productivity in sheet metal processing will no longer be achieved solely through individual machine parameters in the future, but that […]

Reis Robotics and Comau are to develop joint systems for shipbuilding, among other things. © Comau

Reis Robotics and Comau cooperate

30. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Comau and Reis Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop automation products and systems. The initial focus will be on industries such as shipbuilding, intralogistics, gigacasting, battery production, […]