Machine Tools

German machine tool industry expecting growth in production

The VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) is expecting production in the machine tool industry to grow by 9 percent this year to a...

German metal forming sector, orders remain positive

  Orders received by the German metal forming technology sector in the third quarter of 2022 were 7 percent up on the previous year. Orders...

German machine tool orders remain at high level

  Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the first quarter of 2022 were 44 per cent up on the same period last...

Sheet metal

How to clean metal weld surfaces with laser systems

High quality welding begins with cleaning the base metal of any corrosion, contaminants, or existing coatings that could compromise weld penetration and integrity. Ensuring...

Excellent results for EuroBLECH 2022

The 26th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH 2022, ended after four days of flourishing business. A total of 38,076 trade visitors (FKM...

EuroBLECH 2022 returns to live event format

The 26th edition of the International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH 2022, will take place from 25 - 28 October 2022 in Hanover,...

Foundry

FISI | Unclear market signals and little impulse

The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) moves sideways in December. A minor improvement by 0.1 points brings the index to a value of...

High quality clothing for arc flash protection

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, highlights the Cementex Feature Series of Arc Flash Protective Clothing PPE, designed for those seeking the next level of...

War in Ukraine raises substantial economic uncertainties

The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) decreases by 1.6 points in March and reaches a value of 108.2 points. Economic disruptions following the...

Treatments

Simplifying friction testing to ensure metal forming quality

Metal forming is a fabrication process in which manufacturers create a range of structural parts and components from metal sheets or tubing, bending, or...

Automated industrial wastewater treatment

For industrial facilities, complying with EPA and local wastewater regulation has become much easier with more fully automated, wastewater treatment systems from Sabo Industrial...

Effective cleaning processes in a very small space

Laser cleaning uses a focused laser beam that is moved over the area to be cleaned by a scanner and machine axes. All the...

Technologies Spotlight

Cold wire TIG welding

TIG cold-wire components are available now for Fronius iWave. The pioneering innovation lies in its intelligent control. With the patented new TIG DynamicWire welding...

High quality clothing for arc flash protection

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, highlights the Cementex Feature Series of Arc Flash Protective Clothing PPE, designed for those seeking the next level of...

Blechexpo 2021 proved to be a success

Along with the 8th Schweisstec international trade fair for joining technology, the 15th Blechexpo international trade fair for sheet metal working met with great...