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Schröder enables the fully automated production of sheet metal enclosures with the gantry system for the MAK 4 Evolution UD swivel-bending machine. © Schröder Group

Automated Swivel Bending Without Robots

30. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The Schröder Group unveiled a gantry system for the MAK 4 Evolution UD at Euroblech 2026. It automates loading, unloading, and clamping, enabling unmanned production without robots. Other exhibits cover […]

At Hirschmann Automotive, the Stampack software reduces correction loops and turnaround times. © Hirschmann Automotive GmbH

Fewer tryouts, greater material efficiency

29. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The new version of the Stampack Xpress 2026.1 software was on display at the Stampack booth during Euroblech 2026. This enables designers to address cost drivers early on: volume simulation […]

At Euroblech 2026, RAS will showcase machines for automated bending and sheet metal processing. © RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau

Focus on Automation

28. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

A shortage of skilled workers, rising production costs, and increasing demands for quality and flexibility are shaping the industrial sheet metal processing sector. RAS therefore focused its presentation at Euroblech […]

The Biber robotic cutting system in action. © ERL

Robots can now do more

27. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The Biber robotic cutting system now features Biber.next, a software solution for 3D-aided machining. A point cloud of the workpiece is used to capture component geometries, detect collision areas, and […]

Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann (left), formerly CEO of Blackbird, and Richard Steinbrecht, formerly CEO of Lessmann, now jointly lead Iqulase. © Iqulase

Blackbird and Lessmüller Merge

13. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Blackbird Robot Systems, a provider of robot-assisted laser welding, and Lessmüller Lasertechnik, a manufacturer of monitoring systems for industrial welding processes, are merging under the new company name Iqlase. Both […]

The real-time overview in Lantek Bend displays the workflow and all user information in one place. © Lantek

Software connects the processes

9. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Support for digital process chains in sheet metal fabrication is the focus of the new version of Lantek’s software suite. New features for bevel cutting, nesting, bending processes, and quote […]

This machine changes everything: The Trulaser Tube 7000, with 6 kW of laser power and a 12.5 m loading and unloading length, has been installed only three times in Germany—including at Metallbau Götzl. © Trumpf

Fully automated, just like in Chicago

8. October 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Over the past 20 years, Peter Götzl has transformed his one-man metalworking shop into a high-tech job shop. The company, with its fully automated and digitized sheet metal fabrication, is […]

For new or exotic materials, the AI can be retrained for crack detection. © Zwick-Roell

AI Detects Cracks in Real Time

26. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Zwick-Roell is expanding the hole expansion test according to ISO 16630 to include AI-based crack detection. The new system is integrated into the BUP sheet metal forming testing machine and […]

Fluke E-Maint helps companies manage their equipment, optimize maintenance processes, and transition to predictive maintenance. © Fluke

AI Helps with Maintenance

31. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Fluke Corporation has introduced new AI features for its E-Maint CMMS/EAM software. These features will be available as part of a beta update and incorporate specially developed AI tools into […]

The Galaxia project aims to reduce dependence on external technology platforms and give companies back control over critical data and processes. © Lantek

Multi-Agent AI for Industry

30. July 2026 Stéphane Itasse

With Galaxia, Lantek and Ikerlan are developing an agent-based AI architecture for industrial applications. It is designed to give companies more control over critical data and processes and reduce their […]