: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)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1254700/1254744/original.jpg?v= "The Stratasys Continuous Build 3D Demonstrator can be extended by additional cells at any time to increase production capacity as demand requires (Stratasys)")
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1239400/1239460/original.jpg?v= "How Stratasys additive manufacturing is being used by its customers to produce fully-certified aircraft interior production parts, is shown at the Stratasys booth at the Paris Air Show in Hall 4, Stand C208 (Stratasys)")
Article | Jun 9, 2017
Additive manufacturing for aircraft interior
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1220400/1220461/original.jpg?v= "Siemens uses the Stratasys Fortus 900mc Production 3D Printer to print armrests for trams in Germany. (Stahl)")
Article | Apr 21, 2017
When supplies are urgently needed in road transportation
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/950000/950054/original.jpg?v= "The magic of 3D components created LaserCUSING – manufacturing 3D components quickly and cost-effectively, and are said to be superior to conventionally machined or cast parts, Concept Laser explained. (Source: Concept Laser)")
Article | Nov 13, 2015
November 2015 product gallery
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/945300/945337/original.jpg?v= "Hasco 3D prints injection mould inserts with Stratasys PolyJet technology in a few hours and can make design iterations at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional tooling methods. (Source: Stratasys)")
Article | Nov 3, 2015
Integrating 3D printing into quick-change mould system
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/934000/934008/original.jpg?v= "Traditional EOAT with bulky, machined components.
“Normally it would take weeks to get traditional grippers made. With the FDM gripper, you can have a new end of arm tool complete and bolted up to the robot within a day or so.” — Doug Huston, Technical Advisor, Genesis Systems Group (Source: Stratasys)")
Article | Oct 28, 2015
FDM End of Arm Tools deliver quick, cost-effective results
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/933800/933878/original.jpg?v= "Wastebasket cover fixture that incorporates black soft-touch pads to protect surface finish of part.
“We can now produce jigs and fixtures in a fraction of the time and cost on our Objet 3D Printer without tying up production machinery.” — Carl Martin, Technical Manager for Rutland Plastics (Source: Stratasys)")
Article | Oct 21, 2015
3D printed jigs and fixtures
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/933800/933889/original.jpg?v= "“By 3D printing the injection molds with Digital ABS, we’re able to achieve the high quality associated with traditional manufactured prototypes, while ensuring that the high temperatures and pressures of the injection molding process can be sustained.” — Stefano Cademartiri, R&D, CAP and prototyping specialist at Unilever. (Source: Stratasys)")
Article | Oct 19, 2015
Unilever iterates 50% faster with 3D printing
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/933900/933946/original.jpg?v= "These functional prototype diaphragms were made with Santoprene using a 3D printed injection mold (foreground). The CNC tool previously used to create the same part is shown in the background. (Source: Stratasys)")
Article | Oct 7, 2015
Whale Pumps accelerates time to market with 3D printed injection molds
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/580900/580927/original.jpg?v= "Plastic and plastic: An example of the type of 3D-printed blow mould that can be used to produce a prototype bottle. (Source: Stratasys)")