:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bb/74/bb74aefce7687b2ac87e62f6a52cf67e/0130170106v1.jpeg "Incoming orders for the German machine tool industry (Source: VDW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/73/8a/738a9f20229e20ae938c5e690b37a5df/0129780274v1.jpeg "With the acquisition of Knudsen Plast, MGS expands its European cleanroom injection moulding capacity and strengthens regional support for pharma, diagnostics and MedTech customers. (Source: MGS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d2/63/d26376330f084c718f9ab83fc66eb39f/0129319680v1.jpeg "Situation in mechanical engineering: VDMA Chief Economist Dr. Johannes Gernandt looks back on the past year, with a particular focus on December: “Given the recent developments, we expect a slight increase in 2026. Sentiment is improving, but there is no reason for celebration.” (Source: VDMA / Sarah Kastner Fotografie)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4f/a9/4fa94db21a092a12fdb0822e3d5c8150/0129504798v1.jpeg "Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu, pointed out: “The overall outcome of the order collection regarding 2025 is in line with that of the last two years and thus disappointing once again”. (Source: Ucimu/ Ruggiero Scardigno)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ec/86/ec86dc4bd5fd8425c4bc6fd71409e7ad/0131049990v1.jpeg "The Simtos 2026 manufacturing trade fair recently came to an end. Here the organizer sums up the event. One thing can be said: Not only the philosophy of the trade fair organizers was well received ... (Image:Simtos)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/32/16/3216bea996ced32365d17dcf41b9fd0f/0131076030v1.jpeg "The expert agenda at the Plastics Industry Meeting in 2025 attracted industry representatives from Poland and abroad to Targi Kielce. (Source: Michał Stańczyk/ Targi Kielce)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d1/ef/d1ef06600622f5bb2f3ce2676d68ec91/0131077323v1.jpeg "The opening ceremony was attended by several industry representatives, including Chief Guest Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, MD and CEO of Tata Autocomp Systems, and Guests of Honour Mr. F. R. Singhvi, Joint Managing Director, Sansera Engineering and President, Aerospace India Association; Mr. Vinamra Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME; and Mr. Hector U. Villanueva, Chairman, Fadma.
(Source: Tagma)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/60/45/6045cb15d71397154c6cee56d5d95ac7/0131063997v1.jpeg "Grinding from solid material using two CBN profile grinding wheels for roughing. (Source: Kapp)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0d/6c/0d6c5ea88cb425ab9dd066457225e61b/0131066999v2.jpeg "Temperature-control connection plates in three versions (Source: Nonnenmann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/03/41/0341f13be7d88e59075184138a9bfc44/0131010620v2.jpeg "Meusburger offers high-quality coupling systems and delivers them immediately from stock. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/16/fd/16fd246f520f6340c1d7fe77a26f817d/0130918842v2.jpeg "Progressive’s CVe Monitor RT and Profile provide 24/7 performance data streaming for instant visibility of your tool’s activity from anywhere in the world. (Source: Progressive Components)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f5/ad/f5ad2cefc6d208da995f0768238e4537/0130726865v1.jpeg "Meusburger’s configurators and wizards reduce the need to perform steps manually, minimise sources of error and guide designers through the entire development process. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b2/73/b2735e537e1eb3efe40b5610b62e5cc3/0130952440v2.jpeg "Printing at 10–50 micron layer heights, BMF Clear achieves superior surface quality, reducing post-processing time while improving optical transmission. (Source: Boston Micro Fabrication)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b2/a3/b2a3109b76173f15093c53e031bc3b0f/0130927341v1.jpeg "Printing a nucleation net zone in Vibenite® 480 is simple, yet it enables precise placement of the wear resistant material inside the mold at the most critical positions — significantly extending pump lifetime. (Source: VBN Components)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/53/5f/535f333e84ac99d48506e145f564f7d7/0130933064v2.jpeg "HP introduces the HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D Printer Solution, a compact system designed to bring industrial MJF technology into every workspace. (Source: HP)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/e1/9ee1377d9f07aef4a0bfdd76120777e9/0130750150v1.jpeg "Panel discussion at Formnext 2025 (Source: Formnext Mesago Messe Frankfurt, Marc Jacquemin)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/80/2080366dbf8cca84fe9d00659b8de85c/0131056632v1.jpeg "ABB Robotics says it has once again listened to users. As a result, companies can now invest in a new robot cell that is also affordable for SMEs and can automatically handle time-consuming grinding and polishing tasks. (Source: ABB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/44/b6/44b693400b1e32f96742addc69bd8d7c/0130946952v1.jpeg "AMB will be a fixed date in the industry’s diary in 2026, taking place from 15 to 19 September. (Source: Messe Stuttgart)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/79/cf/79cf780f220d2f7119b8a8b0e33da14f/0130726885v2.jpeg "Citizen Miyano BNJ-51SY with 4-axis LFV. (Source: Citizen Machinery UK )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fa/61/fa6158da9810738698df5e753e618d65/0130636802v1.jpeg "Winterthur Technology Group grinding solution featuring conventional high-performance grinding wheel and diamond form dressing roller, delivering precision and efficiency. (Source: Winterthur)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/00/9a/009ae0e133b321f8f0dabfb3fe14d2a6/0130776695v1.jpeg "The expanded functions simplify digital manufacturing processes and support the automated procurement of precision components. (Source: Meviy)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/28/43/28438c7998aebec0c2f5fb6f1a16b387/0130764478v2.jpeg "Siemens and Humanoid are bringing physical AI to the factory floor by deploying humanoid robots in industrial operations with NVIDIA. (Source: Siemens)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d1/5a/d15a3e1b3846c92e2ec610a5fb1f22dd/0130750258v1.jpeg "Background simulation during toolpath calculation (Source: Ency)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/68/41/684118d197bf027713cb709badbb3667/0130804377v7.jpeg "Module Works has created a new executive role and appointed Gürsel Demircali to drive strategy, partner growth and international expansion in digital manufacturing. (Source: Module Works )")
: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/2f/61/2f61dd20be68049fa2320a2e5aa860d7/0123789183v2.jpeg "from left to right: Sodick President Giuseppe Addelia and Vice President Salvatore Cocco (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c5/49/c54973f28495dada1c7605f913717341/0121533734v1.jpeg "The set-up of the complex parts on the new Sodick ALC600G (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/76/aa/76aa92f11f136c10e16cc77a89a5f583/0131009272v2.jpeg "From digital planning to physical verification: the machined component prepared for inspection on the CMM. (Source: Mitutoyo )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/53/c7/53c73ae0a157d4c103e1964e77c1f425/0130023300v1.jpeg "The LK Altera M 20.12.10 CMM at Action Plas Group in Pudsey supports the inspection of high-value machined and additively manufactured components. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/68/ab/68abf66929cb9f2dcb823a12e90d1d21/0129922525v1.jpeg "The blast nozzles, placed at the top and bottom of a vertical linear shuttle unit, can be moved up/down and individually turned on or off. (Source: Rösler Oberflchentechnik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/46/85/46854ab7a2679db67354f556f2bc1db9/0129539660v2.jpeg "Nikon Eclipse MA200 LED is an inverted microscope with reflected illumination that is ideal for inspecting industrial parts. (Source: Nikon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4c/dd/4cdd1643347d5f6f72743402d36e93f4/0130628083v2.jpeg "The filter units of the AW oil mist filters are designed to take up minimal space and are characterised by easy maintenance, quiet operation and a high degree of system integration. (Source: Absolent)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/51/3e/513e2d937e96401a4d1ff8db1481cce7/0130242596v1.jpeg "With the GC1240 insert grade, Sandvik Coromant is bringing to the machining world a solution featuring a special coating that makes the tooling system significantly more wear-resistant and boosts productivity ... (Source: Sahdvik Coromant)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/8f/f88f47ba8e4ef50152497010c25dda11/0130168360v1.jpeg "At Grinding Hub, in Hall 7, Booth 7D80, Vomat will showcase high-performance microfiltration solutions for coolant, specifically designed for demanding metalworking applications such as tool grinding. (Source: Vomat)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/be/4d/be4da3d2f0d802d94127979ea4af68b4/0130748997v1.jpeg "At Grindinghub 2026, Weiler Abrasives will present precision grinding solutions for demanding applications in sectors such as aerospace, automotive and steel production, with a focus on higher productivity, process stability and superior surface quality. (Source: Weiler Abrasives )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/52/6652eb3a653a0908d5b03fb638f16260/0129646074v2.jpeg "The powerful EVO42 turbine with throwing blades made from hardened tool steel is ideally suited for the harsh conditions in foundries (Source: Rösler Oberflächentechnik)")
: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/6b/9c/6b9cab1e262f77caed8179ed3dc29807/0129104421v1.jpeg "GMH Gruppe has consolidated Kind & Co., Schmiedewerke Gröditz and Buderus Edelstahl into a unified Open-Die Forging Group, supported by a 30 million euro investment programme to strengthen Europe-based tool steel and forging supply. (Source: Oliver Pracht/ GMH Gruppe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/58/4958084fe5c4ed0a7758f7cfb3051e92/0128854986v1.jpeg "Intelligent material procurement connects components, materials, and processes into one seamless flow. (Bild: FACTUREE - The Online Manufacturer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ce/80/ce8008acc51e05d5c33a5890d07e239d/0131117485v1.jpeg "Modiform develops cultivation, transport and packaging solutions for the horticultural supply
chain. (Source: Modiform)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e7/74/e774210496e99be6481defcde77bab19/0131116903v1.jpeg "Xaloy’s acquisition of Italy-based Maxi Melt is intended to broaden its capabilities in plasticising components and strengthen its European customer support. (Source: Maxi Melt)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f7/8d/f78df2ee390561b7bca9624e430d6363/0130931883v1.jpeg "The Elmet management team, left to right: Horst Binderlehner (Operations), Thorsten Häuser (Development), Harald Wallner (CEO), Gerhard Mühlberger (Finance), and David Gebeshuber (Sales). (Source: Elmet)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9a/51/9a5199edfd0557c21666b29fafb56fc5/0130926622v1.jpeg "Guill Tool announced the appointment of Stephen Ovren as the company’s sales manager. (Source: Guill Tool )")
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d9/07/d9073d52754dd32d6ee7c02c9f7260d6/0130230165v1.jpeg?v= "Jointly developed, innovative sensor technology will monitor the production of the Ariane space rocket seamlessly and in real time at all production sites. (Source: ESA)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/43/50/43502689b5318f092d1bb07adabb4e18/0128063487v1.jpeg?v= "The special material structure of the housing consists of two solid aluminum sheets enclosing an inner core made of aluminum foam. (Image:Fraunhofer IWU)")
Article | Nov 26, 2025
Battery Housing Made of Aluminum Foam
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2e/d4/2ed4912f1b0fab416d5cfe5c0c7b94f6/0127832864v1.jpeg?v= "Smart Notch—robust and highly precise, smartNOTCH measures the smallest elastic deformations of the T-slots of a press during operation. This allows processes to be monitored and errors to be detected. (Image:Fraunhofer IWU)")
Article | Nov 12, 2025
Smart and Autonomous Systems for Forming Technology
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fe/c0/fec091d564747c67870bc7a268ff9d63/0127272458v1.jpeg?v= "Robotics can be this simple and efficient: Controlled by 2D images, the robot picks up a component and, guided by force-torque control and intelligent AI, fits it into a second gear. (Image:Fraunhofer IWU)")
Article | Oct 14, 2025
AI "Made in Europe" Reduces Energy Consumption in Robotics By 25 Percent
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/61/07/6107d45e2aea279583620f86991596b6/0126197636v1.jpeg?v= "Using a disassembly demonstrator developed at Fraunhofer IWU, the scientists demonstrate how disassembly can be automated and carried out efficiently. (Image:Fraunhofer IWU)")
Article | Aug 22, 2025
Electric Motors And Batteries: One Life is Not Enough
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3a/91/3a91de3ce9cd2c5ae878bab4c61c6e91/0126117849v1.jpeg?v= "Exoskeletons support the wearer's movements and can significantly enhance their strength. Another increasingly important application area is rehabilitation and therapy. (Image:Fraunhofer IWU)")
Article | Aug 15, 2025
Exoskeletons, As Unique As Every Hand
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f2/0f/f20f5ced6ddc4c090cc64421f176841f/0125211781v1.jpeg?v= "Botfellows Dynamic Safety creates the conditions for an efficient and safe collaboration between humans and robots through its dynamic speed and distance monitoring. (Image:Botfellows)")
Article | Jun 23, 2025
Robotics Software Makes Protective Fences Unnecessary
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/71/a3/71a376f07227de76312124224ec16398/0125078217v1.jpeg?v= "Metal foam contains up to 90 percent air and helps to make machines more efficient, lighter and at the same time more stable. Aluminum foam can be produced in a process that is similar in principle to baking bread. Powder, blowing agent and heat are required. (Image:VDW)")
Article | Jun 20, 2025
Innovative Materials Increase Sustainability in the Factory
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/60/76/60768e26a364208f1762f5b746bf8b5d/0124414503v1.jpeg?v= "In the TAVieDa project, Fraunhofer LBF developed and validated experimental measurement technology for sensor-integrated aircraft door seals; the new seal geometry was developed by project partner Trelleborg using finite element simulations, among other things. The component is viewed virtually - in a finite number of small, simple geometric elements (finite elements). (Image:Fraunhofer IWU)")
Article | Jun 17, 2025
How CFRP drastically reduces the production times of aircraft doors
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e9/57/e957d1204b7ffce75e40eb22b4f85a18/0124183160v1.jpeg?v= "In the case of rock bolts that secure rock walls along traffic routes, tunnel walls or excavation areas in underground mining, rock material falling into the safety net can cause damage to the bolt. In the case of the cold-formed alloy tested, this load causes the material to harden again. Fasteners also benefit from this effect. (Image:Fraunhofer IWU)")