
Steel production slumps again in 2025
"2026 must be the year of securing the location!"
Steel production at crisis level in 2025: demand weak, import pressure high. Association head Rippel calls for 2026 to be the year to secure the location.
Lantek and Machitech cooperate
Lantek and Machitech are cooperating to combine cutting machines with software solutions. The aim is to achieve more efficient processing of metal, steel profiles and pipes in industrial applications.
Chip formation as the key to process...
MAPAL presents standardized chip breaker geometries for unalloyed, alloyed and stainless steels. Optimum chip formation, higher process stability and reduced tool life in machining.

Kasto promised a world first for its trade fair appearance at the EMO in Hanover. The sawing and storage technology specialist presented a fully automated system for pre-processing.

The International Hardware Fair, which was scheduled to take place in Cologne from March 1, 2020, has been postponed until February next year. This was announced by the organizer Koelnmesse.

Industry 4.0 solutions for machining
Software manufacturer EVO Informationssysteme and Renishaw have entered into a strategic partnership for the digitalization and automation of production processes at companies in the metalworking industry.