Frank Dietsche
For a more sustainable aircraft cabin
Research project ORAM reaches an important milestone: RWTH Aachen recognized as the first university with a P21G-certified production facility for polymer-based additive manufacturing in aviation
Order intake mechanical engineering 2025
The mechanical engineering industry in Germany ended the year 2025 with zero growth in the order books. Overall, the mood in the sector has recently brightened slightly.
Final Report on NORTEC 2026
Trade fair for production in Hamburg ends after three compact days of the exhibition
Electromobility as a Challenge for Suppliers
Accompanying Automotive Suppliers on the Path to Electromobility: 'TuWAs' Goes on Tour
VDWF awards the Promotion Prize 2025
During the New Year's reception of the Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences on January 21, 2026, the VDWF Promotion Prize for outstanding theses was awarded. Dominik Leuwer and Frank Eberhardt were honored for their master's theses.
Specialist Talk – Stefan and Yannik Zecha from ZECHA GmbH
The two managing directors of ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH, a manufacturer of precision micro-tools based in Königsbach-Stein, describe the challenges faced by a manufacturer of precision tools.
Grooving for small diameters
Paul Horn GmbH is expanding its grooving system with new cutting inserts of type 117. The grooving tools are suitable for internal diameters starting from 9 mm.
HiPIMS coatings conquer Southeast Asia
With a combination of local expertise, coating service, and plant technology, CemeCon creates new perspectives for cutting tools from Southeast Asian tool manufacturers
Retrofit as a Strategic Manufacturing Approach
The VSC 400 DDS from EMAG in the small series production of precision drives at EWS Weigele. Hard machining of bevel gears with high process stability and minimal auxiliary times
Innovative compact clamping device with patented kinematics
A newly developed hydraulic compact clamping device with horizontal stroke enables direct clamping in the smallest closed pockets, grooves, and recesses for the first time. ROEMHELD has optimized the element so that it clamps with maximum clamping force and high repeat accuracy even in confined spaces.
Setting device for fine drilling tools with large diameters
MAPAL presents the UNISET-V basic plus, a particularly economical and flexible manual setting technology
NORTEC 2026 opens
The NORTEC 2026 in Hamburg has opened its doors – as the first trade fair for production in the new year and as a source of inspiration for the industry in challenging times. The trade fair will take place from February 3 to 5, 2026, under the motto 'Production. Innovation. Future.'
For high-performance heavy cutting
DMG MORI has introduced the 2nd generation of the DMU 65 H monoBLOCK for 5-axis horizontal machining
Practical Talent Development in the Children's Academy
In order to ensure the support of talented children beyond elementary school, the Hector Children's Academy Tübingen collaborates with several training institutions in Tübingen, including Paul Horn GmbH.













