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AutoForm ProgThe R13 offers new possibilities and enhancements for manufacturers of progressive dies. © AutoForm
Industry 4.0

More flexibility in the design of progressive processes

29. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl
AutoForm Engineering, the provider of software solutions for sheet metal forming and body-in-white processes, recently presented its latest software version AutoForm ProgDie R13. This version offers new functions and enhancements […]
ALEX automates tensile and bending tests, freeing up valuable time for qualified specialist personnel. © ZwickRoell
Industry 4.0

Automation solution for small test series

21. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl
The compact automation solution ALEX (Automated Lab EXpert) for small test series is now even more versatile – with new extension packages for metal round specimens, elastomer specimens and as […]
With the mobile Flex Cell bending cell from Trumpf, users can operate the TruBend 7050 bending machine automatically. With TecZone Bend, it can be programmed in just a few seconds.  © Trumpf
Industry 4.0

Fast mobile bending cell even more flexible

15. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl
At Blechexpo, Trumpf presented the Flex Cell mobile bending cell in combination with the TecZone Bend software. The Flex Cell is the fastest mobile bending cell from Trumpf. Users can […]
AutoForm Forming R13 offers a range of new options and enhancements for the sheet metal forming process chain. © AutoForm
Industry 4.0

Improved reliability of the simulation

16. December 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl
AutoForm Engineering, a leading provider of software solutions for sheet metal forming and body-in-white processes, introduces its latest software release AutoForm Forming R13. This version offers new capabilities and enhancements […]
OCT-supported seam inspection is designed for continuous industrial operation, is highly scalable and requires little maintenance. © Blackbird
Industry 4.0

Inline seam inspection for automated laser welding

12. December 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl
A fully inline-capable solution from Blackbird enables the contactless detection and classification of seam defects in real time – cycle time-neutral and without influencing the welding result. The new ‘OCT […]
The introduction of V45 represents a major step forward in the digitalization and efficiency of sheet metal production. © Lantek
Industry 4.0

Software update with AI

21. November 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl
At Blechexpo 2025 in Stuttgart, Lantek, a leading global provider of software solutions for the sheet metal working industry, presented its software update V45 with many innovations, including KAI – […]
In Essen, the IndustryFusion Foundation will be presenting numerous innovations relating to the manufacturer-independent open source networking solution for the manufacturing industry. © IndustryFusion Foundation
Industry 4.0

Data room of the future

28. October 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl
As part of Schweissen & Schneiden 2025, the IndustryFusion Foundation (IFF) presented numerous innovations relating to the cross-manufacturer open source networking solution IndustryFusion-X. A cooperation with the Eco Association – […]
Fully automatic line with robot and two F250s for deburring, rounding and finishing small sheet metal parts © Q-Fin
Industry 4.0

Within everyone’s reach

23. October 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl
From the finishing machine to the fully automated handling process: Industry 5.0 is increasingly taking shape at Q-Fin Quality Finishing Machines. At Blechexpo 2025, the sheet metal processing industry will […]
Regardless of the drive type: after loading the parts and selecting the measuring plan, the test process starts fully automatically. Christian Kammer
Industry 4.0

Enormous time savings thanks to integrated quality assurance

22. October 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl
Don’t be confused by the fact that, apart from the holding devices, you are not looking at sheet metal parts but die-cast parts. After all, there are high quality requirements […]
Welding technology is becoming increasingly intelligent - through automated processes, digital networking and the integration of AI. © EWM
Industry 4.0

Networked, efficient, future-proof

20. October 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl
EWM is taking a holistic approach to shaping the future of welding technology. The full-service provider from the Westerwald region relies on intelligent automation, digital networking and sustainable process solutions. […]

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