:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/db/4e/db4e696fc11d052e111a46335bd6f2e2/0134360299v1.jpeg "The UK Metals Council is calling for action on energy costs, trade barriers and skills shortages to strengthen British manufacturing. (Source: Dall-E / KI-generiert)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b9/00/b9003aabd65c12d7c6bddb92857f9d1c/0134144242v2.jpeg "CBM President Steve Morley calls for urgent action to protect UK supply chains as EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act moves forward. (Source: CBM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f7/af/f7afe417b4adb08dbfef13888357d068/0133977694v2.jpeg "Developed by the Life Biobcompo project, a cellulose-fibre biocomposite enables injection-moulded automotive parts to weigh around 8 percent less than conventional mineral-filled alternatives. (Source: free licensed)")
: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)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/81/f3/81f3b12cbfbb06386797ad5f9a5abf1e/0134413721v1.jpeg "Selastec will bring engineers, silicone processors and mould makers to Munich on 1–2 September 2027 for technical talks and an accompanying exhibition. (Source: Karin Lohberger Photography)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d7/3c/d73c18c36d56c742935e3b7dea58e5c9/0134423583v1.jpeg "Tite x IHT 2026 welcomed 25,000 visits and buyers from 65 countries, bringing the global hardware industry together in Taichung. (Source: Lanza International)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/80/ca/80ca97805e49129820dcc424247d1fc9/0134361018v1.jpeg "The 35th Bi-Mu brought 448 exhibitors and 26,000 industry professionals to fieramilano Rho for four days of manufacturing technology, conferences and networking. (Source: Ucimu)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/9b/149b74f81635f20ae985b708a5360531/0134282554v2.jpeg "However, simply collecting machine data does not, in and of itself, increase plant effectiveness. It provides the tool that makes it possible to identify which processes create bottlenecks, which sources of error most frequently reduce machine availability, and what impact specific measures have. (Source: Grob-Werke)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6c/96/6c964c1b0748af72da20d9908e731f7c/0134421205v1.jpeg "Cumsa’s collapsible core uses six, eight or 12 segments to release injection-moulded parts with internal threads and undercuts. (Source: Cumsa)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/72/15/721501e097173bc22f9effdcafae377d/0134282442v2.jpeg "Cavity pressure sensors record pressure trends inside the injection mould, helping manufacturers monitor process stability and assess component quality. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/79/08/79089acfc67977e1b309b80a97019206/0133974920v1.jpeg "Meusburger’s range of products includes various components that are designed to meet the requirements of clean production environments. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ef/d9/efd965669c2b340c38a2c20dcf4afa81/0133864608v2.jpeg "In its portal, Meusburger has brought together the content and functions that are especially relevant for designers. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/76/c3/76c3b45182a75f316f46eabb7eaac3e2/0134361780v2.jpeg "The supporting programme at Formnext covers practical applications, technical topics and developments in additive manufacturing. (Source: Formnext, Mesago Messe Frankfurt, Marc Jacquemin)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/fb/9efb7a80d8a820c5c0cd4da6126a7a2c/0134240273v1.jpeg "CMS’s six-axis Krearob robotic LFAM system will make its debut at Formnext in Frankfurt. (Source: CMS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/45/ca/45cac2d301f5e86498ded036fabff219/0134232605v1.jpeg "Aviation readiness — an Exam A 510 “Aviation” modified for aviation applications (rendering) (Source: Aim 3D)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/de/12/de1262613166fb276de2f6668d557cd9/0134157350v1.jpeg "The finalists of the Formnext Awards 2026 have been announced. (Source: Mesago / Marc Jacquemin)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/61/40/6140c0d362a891e62473b4b73fbc3353/0134112284v1.jpeg "The Brother Speedio W1000Xd2, which has an X-axis travel of one metre, on the shop floor at DPE’s Birkenhead factory. About half of the programs are entered at the control, with the remainder prepared offline with the assistance of One CNC CADCAM software. (Source: Whitehouse Machine Tools )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/45/01/4501752ebc868bfb7b476a2a163f8ecc/0133744823v1.jpeg "(Source: Yamazaki Mazak )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2e/16/2e164579148a37acfe863dd3fbd9efb4/0133610821v2.jpeg "The FG-400 Neo, built for large-scale heavy-duty structural tube processing, will also be on display at Euroblech 2026. (Source: Mazak)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/24/07/2407a4874f3c763937892a12e3e7d125/0133564963v2.jpeg "(Source: Walter)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/15/2f154459562ffea2bc65098604765745/0134238148v1.jpeg "Vericut Force adjusts feed rates to manage cutting loads and improve machining efficiency without changing toolpath geometry. (Source: Vericut)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/dc/61/dc610975021523f46512d148c7c12ca4/0134149016v1.jpeg "Around 60 attendees gathered at the Silverstone Museum for VUE 2026 to exchange knowledge on CNC simulation, post-processing and machining. (Source: CG Tech)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e1/65/e1659d4a50ab344174d0afb4f0862e88/0134142386v1.jpeg "FactoryTalk Conductor is an AI-native orchestration platform. (Source: Rockwell Automation)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d9/7d/d97d67bf74d61234a4e2dd138ca6e6c8/0133863615v2.jpeg "Presentation of the Research Project of the Year 2026 award to Eike Rodenbäck on 17 September 2026. From left: Dr Stephan Kohlsmann, Chairman of the VDW Research Institute; Eike Rodenbäck, DFKI; and Dr Alexander Broos, Managing Director of the VDW Research Institute. (Source: Messe Stuttgart / Thomas Wagner)")
: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/35/da/35dabfe27b84095502d5d0c79d263281/0134146902v1.jpeg "The accuracy of the LK Metrology L100NX line laser scanner has been improved by one third. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/ee/14ee6aafef7bdb1028be7db5bff4bcc4/0133954044v2.jpeg "Renishaw’s Miskin expansion combines additional manufacturing capacity with investment in employee facilities, apprenticeships and engineering skills. (Source: Renishaw)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d8/22/d822065f3d0f05529ff69d7a3f2a5ffb/0133863655v1.jpeg "Omnisurf 5.0 surface roughness analysis software makes it easy to see and explore surface texture data. (Source: Digital Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3b/e8/3be8715a291f1d15b36648bd9d680d33/0133863643v1.jpeg "The camera-based Inform-QC system compares component surfaces against a reference condition, reveals deviations and can be integrated directly into existing production lines. (Source: Fraunhofer IGD)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/65/8d653d93a67683af9539eabbe9f131f4/0134282425v1.jpeg "With Robo TDM, set up is quicker and programming is easier, all while negating the cost and footprint of a large CNC machine. (Source: Fives)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/27/d0/27d0a8b94ff9a979539dee892369ac44/0134282413v1.jpeg "Robotrex forms part of Lang Technik’s automation portfolio for manufacturers seeking to increase CNC machining capacity. (Source: Lang)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/29/2d/292db6e04e0d0d45acd94096ff878e34/0134234593v1.jpeg "Chip form without and with Vibrocut Oscillate, left and right respectively. (Source: Nydaloxe Precision )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/cd/78/cd788389a1df7689c7ca611e81604444/0133863713v1.jpeg "Diagram show the interface between an EWS Varia base unit (right), which remains in the lathe turret, and a toolholder and cutter mounted in a quick-change adapter. This rapid tool exchange mechanism is used across the company’s entire range of VX, VXT and VXP lathe toolholders. (Source: Nydaloxe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/db/97/db9796eabc5c1b7550cf0c8951597452/0134421359v2.jpeg "Precise diamond placement ensures high profile accuracy, reliable dressing results and consistently high product quality. (Source: Greswolde Photography/ Saint-Gobain Abrasives)")
: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/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/36/4c/364c019ac315cc3f1d0faf30c4c82ec4/0134421381v2.jpeg "Dr Georg Holzinger, Managing Executive Officer at Shibaura Machine and spokesperson for the management of Shibaura Machine LWB, and Nigel Smith, Managing Director of TM Robotics (Europe) Ltd, have agreed to continue their 25-year partnership in the UK and Ireland. (Source: Shibaura Machine LWB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3f/67/3f675e189e0765def0cf9ce02b3c4ff5/0134421245v1.jpeg "50 years of partnership with Sweden: On 13 October 2026, on behalf of Arburg, Tobias Baur, Managing Director Sales and After Sales (right), and Steffen Eppler, Vice President Sales Europe (left), presented a certificate and an anniversary plaque to Johan Gotthardsson (2nd from left) and Anders Jungert, the duo responsible for sales and technology at Rafo. (Source: Arburg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/cd/90/cd907865f4cb9726e1c38636b9abc328/0134282569v2.jpeg "The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the opening of Mold-Masters’ new Coimbatore facility, bringing its Indian engineering, manufacturing, sales and aftermarket services under one roof. (Source: Mold-Masters)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/4a/2b4a9f2f2aed076fb1f464809f5623b3/0133979238v1.jpeg "Nonnenmann’s newly acquired Weber rotary units business supplies electric and hydraulic systems for multi-component injection moulding, with rotary table diameters from 460 to 1,200 mm. (Source: Nonnenmann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3d/ea/3dea5ec4219f1efc4140abbcddcbd4a8/0134114112v2.jpeg?v= "Bettina Schall, managing director of Schall trade fair promoters, presented a personalised award to 12 companies that exhibited at the very first Fakuma in 1981 and are still among the exhibitors today. (Source: Schall)")
P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG
Gustav-Werner-Str. 6 ⎢ 72636 Frickenhausen ⎢ Deutschland ⎢
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/00/13/0013a146eedc861350870d6bd40c29d6/aufmacherv1.jpeg?v= "From October 12 to October 16, 2026, 1,547 exhibitors showcased their new products and innovations for plastics processing at the 30th Fakuma. (Bild: Sound)")
Article | Oct 19, 2026
"It was a wonderful industry celebration."
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/95/39/95398364aea36832bde2bcdb1378d514/arburg-medaillev1.jpeg?v= "Bettina Schall, Managing Director of P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG, Juliane Hehl, Managing Partner for Global Marketing at Arburg, and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Bastian, Chairman of the Board of SKZ, at the awards ceremony held during the opening press conference. (Bild: PlastXnow)")
Article | Oct 12, 2026
Arburg is the first company to receive the Paul Eberhard Schall Medal
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f2/42/f2420a4d9189ef89b1b81ff07e9a621d/b-schall-008v1.jpeg?v= "Bettina Schall, Managing Director of P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG. (Bild: Sound)")
Article | Oct 9, 2026
"The greatest change is change itself"
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/48/a5/48a599231b179ed4c8f2fc4f00fc80ac/0133459364v2.jpeg?v= "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)")
Article | Sep 21, 2026
Fakuma 2026 marks 30 editions with expanded events programme
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/74/0d/740d17cf36b6dbc96d53bc4169e42ecb/fakuma-2024-01-scaledv1.jpeg?v= "Once again this year, numerous trade visitors are flocking to the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center: From October 12 to 16, 2026, the 30th Fakuma is expected to welcome approximately 1,600 exhibitors from 40 countries to the international trade fair for plastics processing. (Bild: Sound Measurement)")
Article | Sep 17, 2026
Fakuma 2026: How Friedrichshafen Is Preparing for the Industry Event
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fa/f6/faf6d0886365d70f00b667149077c5dd/0132477819v2.jpeg?v= "The 30th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place in Friedrichshafen from Monday the 12th through Friday the 16th of October, 2026. (Source: Schall)")
Article | Jul 23, 2026
Fakuma marks 30th anniversary with expanded supporting programme
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e8/a7/e8a7e91741cd5be76b58e883e1d7fe27/0131384159v2.jpeg?v= "Fakuma: What began in 1981 with 76 initial exhibitors has evolved into a major European platform for the plastics processing industry. (Source: P.E. Schall)")
Article | May 19, 2026
30th Fakuma to showcase plastics innovation from materials to recycling
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/79/53/795301ea6a776278189e2a019ba94390/0130415594v1.jpeg?v= "To mark its 30th edition, Fakuma 2026 is launching the new Fakuma Innovation Award to honour technological excellence, innovation and teamwork across the plastics processing value chain. (Source: P.E. Schall)")
Article | Mar 30, 2026
Fakuma launches Innovation Award for 30th anniversary edition
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/5e/205ebff2ec09126605c4533ac2057e19/0129685947v2.jpeg?v= "Industry players praise the special user benefits as well as the unique spirit of this practical trade fair with its lively atmosphere. (Source: P.E. Schall)")