Formnext continues its successful development in 2022: The trade fair for additive manufacturing and modern industrial production has already reported 690 exhibitors and has thus already exceeded the final number of exhibitors from 2021.

Many industrially used components require a combination of a tough core and a hard surface layer so that they can better withstand the stresses of use. Hardening is achieved by rapidly heating the surface and then cooling it quickly.

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With the new PGL-plus-P, Schunk presents a flexible and robust gripper with certified safe gripping force retention.

At AMB 2022, Kern will be presenting two machines that are characterized by high precision on the workpiece, but are based on two different technologies - the latest generation of the Kern Micro HD five-axis machining center and the Kern Femto E3 laser machining center.

Visitors to the FMB - Supplier Fair for Mechanical Engineering can once again look forward to a new product at the Torwegge stand this year: the FlexO rollers.

Previously, Norelem's range included clamping rings made of steel, aluminum and A2 stainless steel. Now these versatile components are also available in an even more robust version made of A4 stainless steel.

As part of the digital networking days 2022, Werner Dittus, Sales & Key Account Manager at Compacer, will be talking about the important topic of energy optimization in production on 28 September at 9 am.

Cobots are helpers that really get to work. Different grippers are required depending on the situation. This article shows what is important for the different gripper units on cobots.

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With the newly developed compact system consisting of a chip disposal system and a filter system, Lehmann-UMT has created an all-in-one solution for the optimum treatment of oil in the production process.

The shortage of skilled workers is a growing concern for companies in Germany and has reached record levels since the beginning of the year. Qualified junior staff such as welders, mechanics and electricians are desperately sought after - worldwide.

Tiny microchips and huge 8K displays could not be more different in their dimensions - and yet they have one thing in common: their structures are becoming ever finer and place increasing demands on production technology.

Universal Robots President Kim Povlsen took the time for an interview at the Automatica robotics trade fair. The conversation with INDUSTRIAL Production editor-in-chief Daniel Schilling focused on new cobot trends, welding technology and the UR partner network.

Okamoto will be presenting high-performance machine concepts for automated high-precision grinding at AMB. Among other things, the focus will be on surface and profile grinding machines from the ACC series as well as high-speed grinding with the "precision sprinters" from the UPZ series.

Workpiece clamping technology with sensor technology for efficient production is the focus of Roemheld at AMB. The clamping technology specialist offers workpiece clamping elements and systems for the digitalization, automation and flexibilization of clamping and set-up processes.

Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme has developed a new technology for in-process quality control in machining under the name SonicShark.

Unitechnik is presenting the latest version of its production control computer at bauma. UniCAM.23 clearly stands out from its predecessor UniCAM.10 thanks to its modernized appearance and new software structure.

The Ring Group turns 100 years old. Jennifer Ring is the fourth generation to join the management of the mechanical engineering and contract perforation specialist in its anniversary year.

The digital networking days Sustainability will take place from September 27 to 29, 2022. The online congress promotes the exchange of expertise and networking between practitioners in industrial plant and mechanical engineering.

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For Hahn+Kolb, AMB is all about digitalization and automation. The tool service provider and system supplier will be presenting its solutions for process optimization.

Evonik's Coating Additives Business Line has developed a new tool for the digital analysis of coated test samples. Coatino Defect Detection (CDD) detects and evaluates defects on coatings precisely and objectively. The system delivers quantifiable results within a few seconds.