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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 […]

The roller conveyor blast machine painted in Schottel's colors enables repeatable quality in production. © Schottel

Automation increases production efficiency

22. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Efficiency in all areas was the goal. To achieve this, a German manufacturer of drive and maneuvering systems as well as control systems for ships and offshore applications invested in […]

The market for sheet metal, stamped and other vendor parts is highly competitive. In order to be able to acquire profitable new orders, an exact cost analysis is essential. © THIELEN SOFTWARE & CONSULTING

Secure lucrative orders and profits

21. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Suppliers have to calculate very carefully, especially when the economy is weak. The right quotation calculation helps to correctly determine and cover costs, as well as to win lucrative orders […]

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 […]

Users can now try out how to weld with a cobot at Lorch in Munich. © Lorch welding technology

Lorch opens new application center

12. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Lorch Schweißtechnik has set up an application center at the Munich site of its parent company Daihen Smart Solutions Europe. Interested parties can see Lorch’s automation systems under real conditions […]

The robot-guided friction stir welding gun "Steppwelder" in use on a 6-axis industrial robot. Dominik Walz, MPA, University of Stuttgart

Suitable for lightweight series

8. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Researchers have succeeded in developing a new form of friction stir welding for flexible, robot-based production lines. The newly developed “Steppwelder” welding gun enables the joining of high-strength aluminum alloys […]

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 HBE610-1256G band saw ensures automatic miter cuts with a working area of up to 610 × 1,250 mm. © Behringer

Achieve more with less effort

6. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Technology helps to combat a shortage of skilled workers: a new beam drilling and sawing line at a steel manufacturer requires fewer personnel, increases output and integrates additional processing steps. […]