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Machining fiber laser parts often presents a particular challenge—Arku has developed the Edgebreaker 3000 Fiber to address this. © Arku Maschinenbau

Let’s Tackle Those Fiber Laser Burrs

1. October 2026

Removing hard burrs from fiber lasers and rounding edges in a single operation—that’s what Arku Maschinenbau in Hannover is showcasing with its Edgebreaker 3000 Fiber deburring machine. Thanks to dual-sided […]

This is what a Meusburger eroded block with a pilot hole and thread looks like. © Meusburger

Flexibly Configure Eroding Blocks

30. September 2026

Meusburger offers EDM blocks for tool and mold making in a variety of sizes and materials. Using a configurator, users can define up to 200 starting holes and threads according […]

“We opted for a laser cutting system so we could better tailor the precision, part sizes, and cutting speed to our customers’ needs,” says Axel Jantke, managing director of MFV Maschinenbau. © Microstep Europa

Laser Expands Cutting Capabilities

25. September 2026

With a laser cutting system from the MSF Pro series, MFV Maschinenbau GmbH has added another cutting process to its manufacturing capabilities. The system combines laser cutting, weld preparation, drilling, […]

The employees in the laser assembly department at Trumpf will soon be joined by new colleagues from Cutlite in Prato, Italy. © Trumpf

Trumpf expandiert bei großen Lasern

24. September 2026

The German machine manufacturer Trumpf is acquiring the business of the Italian machine manufacturer Cutlite Penta from its parent company, El.En. Cutlite is to continue as an independent brand with […]

EFB TechTransfer Supports Startups in the Fields of Joining Technology and Sheet Metal Processing

23. September 2026

EFB TechTransfer offers young technology companies from the joining technology, sheet metal processing, and industrial production sectors access to experts, industry, and research. Applications for the pilot project at the […]

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How Laser Beams Take Shape Successfully

22. September 2026

Ring/Core beams create new opportunities for material processing while introducing new challenges for measurement technology Laser processing systems are becoming increasingly powerful and complex. New beam shaping optics, for example, […]

Get More Done with the Presses

22. September 2026

Advances in forming presses are the focus of AP&T’s Euroblech exhibition at Hall 27, Booth H52. With Unilines, the Swedish manufacturer offers a platform for transfer press production. Users benefit […]

Perforated sheets are ideal for balcony railings because they combine stability, privacy, and design versatility. © Ripo fabrika

Form Meets Architecture

18. September 2026

A German manufacturer supplied custom-made aluminum perforated panels for balcony railings as part of a project to fit out an apartment building in Oslo. The panels are designed to complement […]

The BSTL 610-150 is the second model in Bruderer’s new BSTL series of fixed-stroke automatic punching presses. This cost-optimized machine is equipped with the new B3 machine control system and the BSV 250L servo feed unit. © Bruderer

Automatic Punching Machine for the AI Industry

17. September 2026

Bruderer unveiled the second model in its new cost-optimized BSTL series of fixed-stroke automatic punching presses at the Stanztec trade show in Pforzheim. The machine, called the BSTL 610-150, features […]

Trumpf has already launched several AI-based systems, such as the Sortmaster Vision, which automatically sorts components and assigns them to the appropriate order. © Trumpf

Trumpf Joins the Ipai AI Network

10. September 2026

Trumpf has become a partner of the Ipai AI network in Heilbronn. The goal of the collaboration is to exchange experiences, explore new AI applications, and transfer technical developments to […]

Mecspe, the Italian trade show for the manufacturing industry, is focusing heavily on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. © camcommonaco

The Mecspe Trade Show Looks North

9. September 2026

The 25th edition of Mecspe will take place at the Bologna Fiere exhibition center from March 3 to 5, 2027. Based on last year’s visitor and exhibitor numbers, the trade […]

hub 2026 in Dresden brings together experts from the manufacturing and high-tech sectors to discuss topics such as automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing. © Timm Ziegenthaler

hub 2026 showcases trends in industrial automation

8. September 2026

On September 30, 2026, the hub tech festival in Dresden will bring together experts from the manufacturing and high-tech sectors. The focus will be on automation and digitalization, as well […]

01 The 16th Stamping Technology Congress brought together around 200 experts in stamping technology, metal forming, and toolmaking in Dortmund. © Strategie X/Sylvia Meyborg

In the Age of AI and Automation

2. September 2026

The 16th Stamping Technology Congress, held in Dortmund in April 2026, brought together approximately 200 experts in stamping technology, metal forming, and toolmaking. The focus was on automation, AI language […]

A takeover that brings bad news for employees: At HKM, two-thirds of the jobs are set to be cut in the long term. © Salzgitter

Salzgitter Makes Major Cuts at HKM

1. September 2026

Steel production in southern Duisburg continues, but on a reduced scale. Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, after the co-shareholders Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe […]

The GEORG tooling robot integrates flexibly into existing slitting lines. © Heinrich GEORG GmbH

Heinrich Georg GmbH: Up to 14 tool changes per shift

1. September 2026

The GEORG toolingrobot makes the difference in productivity Kreuztal, Germany, 17 November 2025 The GEORG toolingrobot increases the productivity of slitting lines by means of numerous new performance features – […]

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Reuse scraps without melting them down

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