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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 […]

Whether aqueous, solvent-based, combined chamber or continuous systems - Vapic designs and produces its cleaning systems according to the customer's requirements. © Vapic

With new daughters and new plants

1. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Due to their geometry, pipes place special demands on parts cleaning. When stubborn contamination, strict cleanliness requirements and time pressure are added to the mix, users need the right system […]

The LT14 Fiber tube laser can process tubes with diameters of up to 355 mm and profiles with bar weights of up to 100 kg/m. © BLM

An all-round view of tube processing

31. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Integrated systems will be the focus of the BLM Group’s presentation at Tube. The Italian company wants to present itself to its customers as a complete contact partner that opens […]

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Promoting innovation as a sign for SMEs

30. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

While energy efficiency is still being talked about in many places, Profilmetall in Hirrlingen is already putting it into practice. The specialist for roll-formed metal profiles, which has been rooted […]

Laser Tube Processing: How to cut ahead of the competition

30. March 2026 Thomas Schumann

Increasing cost pressure, complex components and a shortage of skilled workers pose major challenges for many pipe manufacturers. The solution is to increase productivity and process reliability. TRUMPF shows how […]

Overview of the system: On the right is the coil, which weighs up to 15 t, on the reel, to the left of it is the precision straightening machine, after the pit in the middle is the roofing shears, as well as the area with the folding conveyor belt and removal drawer. On the left is the two-story stacking sector: empty pallets are conveyed below and raised to the correct height for stacking by the recessed lifting table. The full pallets leave the system via the heavy-duty roller conveyor on the second level. © GSW

Cut-to-Length Line with a Firework of Innovation

30. March 2026 Thomas Schumann

Just in time for New Year’s Eve, the sheet metal fans from Kempen have completed a new cut-to-length line for thin sheet metal. Special ideas and requests from the customer […]

The tube process chain at AL-KO includes the highly efficient TruLaser Tube 7000 laser tube cutting machine from TRUMPF. An automated robot unloading system from Starmatik and an automated long goods storage system from Stopa. © TRUMPF

Automation in the pipe process chain

27. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Flexibility and automation are not mutually exclusive. Together with TRUMPF, the AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group has completely restructured its tube processing – and today benefits from a continuous process chain […]

The use of machined tubes and profiles is diverse - laser-supported machining offers an almost unlimited production spectrum. © Bystronic

Tube laser cutting as a growth market

26. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Bystronic is increasing its strategic focus on tube laser cutting and wants to position itself sustainably in a dynamically growing market segment. Christoph Rüttimann, Global VP Business Unit Tube & […]

The Smac process combines high-speed laser coating (EHLA) with mechanical processing in a single step. © Fraunhofer ILT

How the laser becomes more productive

25. March 2026 Stéphane Itasse

Laser research is changing: as the laser has established itself as a manufacturing tool, many processes have matured. The key question now is how efficiently, robustly and economically lasers can […]