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Example of installing a press-fit head into a pressing tool. © Arnold Umformtechnik

Forming and Screwing in One Step

5. August 2026 Stéphane Itasse

When threaded bolts or screws are inserted into the sheet metal during forming, this expands the design possibilities. A new generation of press-in heads enables higher cycle rates. If, on […]

With the help of fine high-pressure water jets, Watajet can cut extremely hard or sensitive materials without changing the surrounding structure. © Mitutoyo

Accurately capture the tiny precision

10. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse

No structure is too small and no material too hard or too sensitive for Watajet’s micro waterjet cutting. However, the right measurement technology is important to ensure the quality of […]

Laser cutting has become indispensable in sheet metal processing due to its flexibility. However, a whole range of parameters must be taken into account for the quality of the cut edges. © Rime

The cutting gas shapes the cutting edge

7. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

In laser cutting, the choice of cutting gas determines quality, speed and cost-effectiveness. Thick steel sheets in particular show that even small deviations in the settings lead to burrs, discoloration […]

The electric press Tox Flexpress Station with 2-hand start button. . © Tox

Electric press for precise joining

22. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Tox is expanding its portfolio of modular press systems with the Flexpress Station. The electrically driven platform is designed for a wide range of joining and forming processes. Its design […]

Operators can monitor energy consumption in real time on the screen, both on the new servo press and on older machines. © AP&T

More precision and much less energy consumption

5. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos has achieved a major technical advance with a completely newly developed servo press. The system combines precision, user-friendliness and cyber security, while energy consumption per stroke […]

Amada now also offers the SRB-1003 press brake in Europe. © Amada

Amada launches the SRB-1003 press brake in Europe

4. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Amada is launching its SRB-1003 press brake in Europe. The machine combines precision, intuitive operation and integration into Amada workflows, according to the manufacturer. The SRB-1003 replaces the HFEM2-1003 model […]

To ensure precision and efficiency, the Dutch family business Dulasta relies on the new MSF Pro laser cutting system from MicroStep, among other things. Microstep Europe GmbH

3D fiber laser processes sheets from small to XXL

25. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Dutch metal processor Dulasta has invested in a 15 kW laser cutting system. This has enabled the company to significantly increase its productivity. The family business Dulasta Metaalbewerking B.V. has […]

Jana von der Heidt from Baosteel Tailored Blanks and Thomas Böttcher, Head of Application Concepts at Thyssenkrupp Steel, present the Door Ring: a structural support for the outer side wall of a car made from a single blank that replaces up to eight individual components. © Thyssenkrupp Steel

New door ring solution

23. January 2026 Hans Georg Schätzl

Optimization of manufacturing costs, weight and complexity of vehicle production: Door Ring made from a single tailored blank replaces up to eight individual parts of the vehicle structure. At this […]

Sheet Metal Coils

Increased efficiency and user-friendliness

17. December 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl

Trumpf launched the new generation of its TruLaser Weld 5000 automated laser welding machine at Blechexpo. Compared to the previous series, the machine is much quicker and easier to set […]

Sheet Metal Coils

Efficiency combined with ease of use

10. December 2025 Hans Georg Schätzl

EWM is expanding the Picotig series and is launching an efficient addition in the power range for welding currents up to 180 A with the new variant. As a compact […]