:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b0/7a/b07a7095a06502f296a68cc23c0333fd/0133339310v4.jpeg "The positive trends experienced in the machine tool industry are continuing into the second quarter: incoming orders increased by 12 percent compared to the previous year. (Source: VDW)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/55/47/55478646728684cec46485443d736f85/0132634476v1.jpeg "Geopolitical tensions and weak demand weighed heavily on Italy's machine tool industry (Source: free licensed / KI-generiert)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/7a/2f7ac201c1abc14dc40a30d947684069/0132348722v1.jpeg "The Nova5e110T, a latest-generation all-electric injection moulding machine, produces a food-packaging application using liquid silicone rubber injection moulding. (Source: Negri Bossi)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/48/a5/48a599231b179ed4c8f2fc4f00fc80ac/0133459364v2.jpeg "Fakuma 2026 will mark its 30th edition in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October, with around 1,600 exhibitors from 40 countries, innovation awards, expert discussions and career initiatives. (Source: Fakuma)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/22/13224a29676f9fba818db663bcc63729/0133443239v1.jpeg "That’s a wrap for another AMB in Stuttgart. In around two years, metalworking innovations will once again take centre stage in Baden-Württemberg. Here, the organiser and industry representatives reflect on this year’s event ... (Source: Th. Wagner / Messe Stuttgart)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/f2/2bf20a06091e070dbf7c60a61a67d784/0133441304v1.jpeg "A vertical Allrounder 475 produces keyfobs (remote keys) for mobility. (Source: Arburg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/18/cb/18cbc67d9db9584a02e1cb87adeb4955/0133336478v1.jpeg "The Meusburger compact slide 1:1 E 6100 was specially designed for use in stamping. (Source: Meusburger)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4b/0a/4b0a16305af8bb26afeba230a64b94cb/0133087107v1.jpeg "At Fakuma 2026, Hasco will present new developments for tool and mould making. (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/85/0a/850a63867131938c36290a2ffab91545/0132699768v2.jpeg "A key focus at Meusburger’s trade fair stand is the comprehensive range of plates and mould bases. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/32/44/32440bdff907b379245f456130355549/0133341463v1.jpeg "Stratasys F870 FDM system, a large-format additive manufacturing platform designed for industrial manufacturers, automotive OEMs, aerospace & defense production lines, looking to scale production on the factory floor. (Source: Stratasys)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f6/6e/f66e3f322d7e2a8fe7e80f808c67e607/0133319745v2.jpeg "Formnext brings together the global AM community and showcases the latest innovations in industrial 3D Printing and advanced production technologies. (Source: Mesago / Marc Jacquemin)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/15/13156077bb6086d11a98b5375da5e858/0133159292v2.jpeg "Quickparts runs production through both its own in-house facilities and a certified network of manufacturing partners across North America, Europe, and Asia. (Source: Quickparts)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b2/2b/b22b2227432aa36f4e4a52349ce2da5d/0133002892v1.jpeg "he serial production of spare parts within GMH Gruppe marks the beginning of point for ProMateria’s next phase of development. (Source: GMH Gruppe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/03/8e/038ec919753fabff71f6e3473c772f74/0133130761v2.jpeg "The core reason behind the adoption of humanoid robots in the manufacturing or tool and mould making industry is the lack of labour in these markets. (Source: © Maksudul - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/71/b5/71b582e7f0d98b40e0c5d0b8e1f11671/0133376631v1.jpeg "Mazak’s new CP-450 automation system integrated with a CV5-500 machining centre. (Source: Mazak)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/98/17/9817f21be8809ce0840ac3cb0bd14757/0133317721v1.jpeg "A model produced by Ogle for an automotive industry customer. (Source: Hurco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2d/94/2d94e25cc66fda54b8b17f7d55e2f2e5/0133316643v1.jpeg "The Brother Speedio in action (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4d/da/4dda0d3b2a4c0b1c1e21dc2deba9264e/0133445150v1.jpeg "Capture machine data in real time and display it clearly with Hummingbird. (Source: Open Mind)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e1/7d/e17db1eab6fedf3237a12e0ffb739cb9/0133378692v2.jpeg "Meet at the Machine is Siemens’ new initiative designed to bring together machine builders, software and automation technologies to accelerate innovation across the machine tool industry and help manufacturers achieve productivity faster. (Source: Siemens)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/da/36/da36247b3e7af69fece5d3840ab65dd5/0133337118v1.jpeg "Eva understands questions asked in natural language, detects deviations in the process, and suggests concrete solutions — an assistant that goes well beyond a typical chatbot. (Source: Engel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/ce/66cee106850827fbcf9a46eb0682f3d0/0133197817v1.jpeg "Designed for maximum flexibility, the Solidcam Simulator is a fully self-contained simulation system that runs independently. (Source: Machine Works)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9f/d6/9fd6f5e480734eb5fea4560d6cfdf484/0132969018v1.jpeg "Meusburger blocks for eroding with starting hole and thread (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5f/66/5f66d32bcf6e2e2fb01b3d98f1c33930/0131994480v1.jpeg "A Mitsubishi Electric MV2400S wire-cut EDM machine will be the first demonstration model to arrive at the Kenilworth showroom and technical centre of recently-appointed sales agent, Whitehouse Machine Tools. (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/1d/d51def0b31e213e756bbfb9479fa9c7e/0129925621v2.jpeg "Automatic electrode feeding: Together with Sodick and Erowa, the Robot Compact 80 (ERC80) was integrated — including connection to the Zeiss measuring machine and chip-based job management. (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/ca/f9ca9cace88200a5ec0946f193264963/0129209504v1.jpeg "Neil Taylor, who has worked in the toolroom at Pre-Met for 20 years. (Source: Pre-Met)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c8/5b/c85b37436b1df84a1bfe39b5c6d1e201/0133199632v1.jpeg "Enspec is a new professional-grade bridge coordinate measuring machine (CMM) designed to make high-precision inspection more accessible for manufacturers and subcontractors. (Source: Hexagon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/73/44/73448e9feaa91c6c35ad23c500d770c1/0133160891v1.jpeg "Smartshot i is an intelligent cold runner system for LSR injection moulding. (Source: Elmet)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d6/ba/d6ba94485018261fa2476c7233b3c1ee/0132634611v1.jpeg "The new AI Knowledge Assistant, delivers natural language responses drawn from the full product documentation library, enabling faster onboarding and reducing the learning curve for new users. (Source: Metrologic DCS )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b6/77/b677375070249449de37c041cc40ec87/0132635157v1.jpeg "Simulation of sweep scanning inspection of a turbine blade in LK Metrology’s Camio 2026 R1 programming, analysis and reporting software, which now provides comprehensive support for Renishaw’s Revo 5-axis scanning probe system. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ca/d1/cad1c8eeb1436e5df9a72b11101b7df5/0133377800v1.jpeg "The STC0440-BT40 now gives manufacturers and integrators a high-power platform for material-removal tasks. (Source: Pushcorp)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/85/9e855e6054e89e8a0db2b80562615f9f/0133227871v2.jpeg "Effective lubrication helps CNC machines maintain precision while reducing friction, heat and wear. (Source: Exxon Mobil)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/34/bd/34bdcfe0ae89fb6384c256732af2d155/0133068647v1.jpeg "SMW’s C80 Giga inductive coupling system transmits up to 75 W of power and real-time signals at speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s. (SourceSMW-Autoblok / SMW-electronics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b5/66/b5665ab546c34e5e9e520858774e4990/0133087166v2.jpeg "Combining standard processes — such as steam degreasing, spray and immersion cleaning, and injection flush washing — with technologies like Ultrasound, Ultrasound Plus, and Pulsated Pressure Cleaning (PPC) enables the efficient and sustainable cleaning of various parts with high cleanliness requirements. (Source: Ecoclean)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0b/08/0b08341f8be2aa039063d7585d16e204/0133087099v1.jpeg "The Ruby Dark Mold Polishing Stone is designed for controlled material removal and consistent surface finishes in demanding mold polishing applications. (Source: Jacqueline Southby/ Boride)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/44/e0/44e0d70e930c0ee85447518eda459259/0132763637v2.jpeg "The Focus was developed to meet changing requirements in parts cleaning. This cost-effective solvent cleaning system ensures a high level of cleanliness even with a relatively low cleaning volume. (Source: Karl Roll)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b8/6f/b86f649863182a925480692939ac91f8/0131684985v1.jpeg "Extreme high-speed Laser Material Deposition (EHLA) enables the additive deposition of functional surfaces with high precision and speed. This allows components to be efficiently coated, repaired, or manufactured with close-to-final-contour precision. (Source: Fraunhofer ILT)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/05/d5057e4ec3f7c3acbed8a4241d0683c6/0131673703v2.jpeg "Copper gauze for cleaning and polishing exposed round or conical surfaces. (Source: Guill)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5a/e5/5ae5dfc67c07f0ca8347161642c36df3/0130721540v1.jpeg "Müller Präzisionswerkzeuge supports its customers with customised, application-specific tools. (Source: Müller)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/08/2a08f8bd2df95ca843d52cbce64bf355/0131212753v1.jpeg "It has taken time, but the full force of the government’s steel policy is beginning to have a devastating impact on the downstream manufacturing sector according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). (Source: CBM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/bd/9ebd826ceed28c644a9205bdbf82beb4/0131007997v2.jpeg "The lead-free aluminium solutions that combine high performance with stable and reliable machining processes. (Source: Eural Gnutt)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/e6/d5e68c74fabff18ef737ee767b7b359f/0130415707v1.jpeg "Efficiency in machining and a reduced carbon footprint will be at the centre of Swiss Steel Group’s presentation at Wire 2026 in Düsseldorf. (Source: Swiss Steel Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c0/b8/c0b806ad8153cc46307de1b9142504e0/0133449473v2.jpeg "Peter Jungwirth will assume the role of Managing Director of Engel Serbia. (Source: Engel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d9/2f/d92fb796119e91350f908a0124548525/0133342044v2.jpeg "(from left to right): Mr. Xu Bin, General Manager of Global Industry Line, Haitian International; Mr. Zhang Bin, CEO of Haitian Group; Mr. Thomas Wildt, CEO of Hennecke; Mr. Jens Winiarz, Sales Director of Hennecke GmbH; Mr. Andrew Chan, CEO of Hennecke China. (Source: Haitian)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/df/be/dfbe11ae0e8a76348550a11e48b46bfb/0133319718v1.jpeg "Clarity Plastics, which was formed in 2025 following the acquisitions of Barkley Plastics and LVS, has seen its collective efforts lead to successful accreditation to ISO 14001. (Source: Clarity Plastics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1e/19/1e190f7c55aecc4a5624e47bcb2a68f8/0133198916v2.jpeg "Dr Georg Holzinger, Managing Executive Officer of Shibaura Machine and spokesperson for the management board of Shibaura Machine LWB, and Emilio Modesto Puebla Vallina of Puebla Vendrell Engineering System have agreed on a sales partnership for the Spanish market, effective immediately. (Source: Shibaura Machine LWB)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/f4/8ef439f2e1af44ad8601904fa3b6e3ab/hanv1.jpeg?v= "BYD fully covers the damage caused by its assistance systems. (Image:BYD)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/94/7e/947e6c5ad061631259667942e694cd4a/adobestock-1952669980--c2-a9-20azan-20-e2-80-93-20stock-adobe-comv1.jpeg?v= "Chinese researchers report a breakthrough in the field of materials science: They have developed a tantalum alloy that remains durable between 2,000 and 2,400 degrees (3,630°F to 4,350°F) and can still be deformed at room temperature. (Image: © Azan – stock.adobe.com)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b6/bb/b6bbb8b6cfc885e28518d42d31efaaa4/org-blobs-user-response-file-output-e3944719-21bc-489b-908d-2e20572fbcf0-file-1782765707127-jpgv1.jpeg?v= "In China, several companies are working on sodium-ion batteries for heavy trucks. (Image: )")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0a/29/0a2973949cba581eacb3ff8ac55c6f38/signal-2026-06-29-14-27-35-693v1.jpeg?v= "Autonomous driving systems in China will soon be subject to a new standard. Manufacturers will then have to prove their safe functionality. (Image: Sven Prawitz/Vogel Communications Group)")
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