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
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,...
LVD acquires the solutions business unit of KUKA to launch LVD Robotic Solutions
LVD Company nv, Gullegem, Belgium has acquired the solutions business unit of KUKA Automatisering + Robotics nv in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium to launch the new company, LVD...
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
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...
Abrasive finishing tools in CNC applications
With new advances in abrasive technology, machining center operators are able to complete surface finishing simultaneously with other machining operations, to speed cycle times,...
Long-term sustainable cleaning solutions for Metal Finishing
In today’s demanding manufacturing environment, parts must leave the production floor perfectly clean, dry and ready for post-processing. But, in a world where safety,...
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...