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The CMT-700 rolling mill will be integrated into UMB Steel's existing steel production complex. © SMS Group

First European order for innovative rolling mill

17. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

The steel manufacturer UMB Steel s.r.l., Bucharest, has placed an order with SMS group for the supply of Europe’s first rolling mill with Continuous Mill Technology (CMT 700) for its […]

The hunger for energy is growing worldwide, which is why Schoeller is benefiting as a supplier of stainless steel tubes for power plants. Schoeller

Million mark reached

16. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

One year after re-entering the power plant market, Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG, Hellenthal, can draw a positive balance: with projects in the USA, Asia and Europe, the company […]

Since the beginning of 2026, the Laserline Management Board has had four members. © Laserline

Laserline expands management team

15. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Turn three into four: Laserline appointed Dr. Alexander Arndt as its fourth Managing Director at the start of the year alongside Dr. Claus Narr and founders Dr. Christoph Ullmann and […]

The stacking and panel turner allows large and heavy materials to be turned safely and automatically. © Systraplan

Stack turner works energy-efficiently

14. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Systraplan relies exclusively on an electromechanical drive concept for its panel and blank turners. According to the manufacturer, the unit therefore offers three advantages. The first is greater precision and […]

A new Trulaser Tube 7000 moved into PS Laser's production facility a few months ago. © PS Laser

More possibilities in tube processing

13. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

A new tube laser machine opens up new possibilities: A large contract manufacturer is now able to produce more complex components more efficiently and precisely for its customers. It has […]

Italy’s machine tool market disappoints again

10. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Weak foreign demand prevented growth for the Italian machine tool industry in 2025. Orders for the industry have been stagnating for two years, according to the Italian association for machine […]

The CNC 80 E TB MR tube bending machine will be demonstrating at Tube how series performance and process stability work together. © Schwarze-Robitec

Advanced systems for efficient tube processing

9. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Automation and high performance are the focus of Schwarze-Robitec’s trade fair appearance at Tube 2026 from April 13 to 17 in Düsseldorf. With the CNC 80 E TB MR and […]

Despite its high scrap content, bluemint steel can be processed in the same way as primary steel. © Thyssenkrupp

BMW receives CO2-reduced steel

8. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Thyssenkrupp Steel will start supplying the BMW Group with CO₂-reduced steel from the Bluemint recycled brand in 2026. The outer skin, interior parts and battery housing of the BMW iX3 […]

Ramp works with detailed information on stations and machines and thus enables data-based, realistic route planning. © 3r Solutions

Digital process chains in the pipe store

7. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

From isometrics to digital process chains in the pipe store: many pipe prefabrication companies are characterized by manual workflows and fragmented processes. Planning, work preparation, production control and quality documentation […]

The Hotbend 35 uses flexible CNC technology for bending plastic pipes and, if required, bends with an inner mandrel and targeted heating of the forming area. © Wafios

More flexibility, production output and combating the shortage of skilled workers

2. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Challenging times require new developments. The demands for greater flexibility, higher production output and a simultaneous reduction in the number of skilled workers are growing louder. Wafios will be addressing […]