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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, […]

The Smart Cube X 2D laser cutting machine is the smallest system in the series and offers laser outputs of up to 12 kW. © Microstep

Laser machines from the platform

25. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Microstep Europe is presenting a newly designed platform for laser cutting machines called the X-Series. Four series – Smart Cube X, Smartline X, Masterline X and Smart Giant X – […]

This is the new waterjet cutting system being built in Ilsenburg. Dominik Ridder / H.G. Ridder GmbH

Cutting for the armor

24. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH is investing more than 2 million euros in a new waterjet cutting system at its site in Ilsenburg. It is an investment that should pay off, particularly […]

The Eurometal association sees the steel industry in Europe under threat and has launched an appeal to politicians. © Thyssenkrupp Steel

Rescue call for the steel industry

12. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Eurometal, the European association of steel traders, processors and service providers, has launched an appeal with national associations and steel manufacturers to protect the European steel and metal industry. To […]

The viewing windows of the CC-Grind View grinding wheel allow better process control. © Horse

Grinding wheel with viewing window successful

11. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

For August Rüggeberg, manufacturer of Pferd tools, the CC-Grind View grinding wheel has proven to be a market success. Thanks to the integrated viewing window, the wheel appears transparent during […]

For the Managing Director of Tankbau Willberger, Christian Willberger, the Trutool N 700 nibblers are the most important tool. © Trumpf

Quick and clean disassembly

28. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

You can’t do it without a heavy-duty drill: Tankbau Willberger from Feldkirchen has been dismantling and installing tanks in private homes and industrial buildings for over 30 years. Hand tools […]

The Benteler Group remains in family hands; now the fifth generation, Casper Benteler, has taken over control. © Benteler

Next generation takes over Benteler Group

26. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Casper Benteler has taken control of the Benteler Group. This was previously held by Hubertus Benteler Ges.m.b.H., Salzburg, and Dr. Ing. E.h. Helmut Benteler GmbH, Paderborn. The details of the […]

Dillinger produces difender plates from alloyed heat-treatable steels. © Dillinger

Cold cut, correctly warmed

20. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

According to the Stockholm Sipri Institute, global arms spending will reach 2,700,000,000,000 US dollars in 2024 – and the trend is rising. European steel manufacturers have responded to the growing […]

Marvin Horn will drive market expansion as Sales Manager at Sic Marking. © Sic Marking

Marvin Horn heads up sales at Sic Marking

19. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Marvin Horn has taken over as sales manager at Sic Marking in Remscheid. He has experience in sheet metal processing and mechanical engineering and will be responsible for driving market […]

They are delighted to have won the award (from left). Kristina zur Mühlen (moderator), Dr. Claus Schnitzler, Ulrich Berners (both AKL board members), Dr. Anne Michel, Romina Villella, Daniel Bold, Dr. Tobias Dyck (all 4Jet Microtech) and Dr. Markus Kogel-Hollacher (Managing Director AKL). © Fraunhofer ILT/Andreas Steindl

Laser technology award for aviation development

13. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The Innovation Award Laser Technology 2026, endowed with 10,000 euros, goes to Dr. Tobias Dyck, Head of the Leaf Business Unit at 4Jet Microtech GmbH in Alsdorf. The Arbeitskreis Lasertechnik […]