Frank Dietsche

Accompanying Automotive Suppliers on the Path to Electromobility: 'TuWAs' Goes on Tour

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.

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.

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.

With a combination of local expertise, coating service, and plant technology, CemeCon creates new perspectives for cutting tools from Southeast Asian tool manufacturers

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

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.

MAPAL presents the UNISET-V basic plus, a particularly economical and flexible manual setting technology

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.'

DMG MORI has introduced the 2nd generation of the DMU 65 H monoBLOCK for 5-axis horizontal machining

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.

Coolant filtration in full flow increases quality, productivity, and energy efficiency. How Vomat optimizes the entire production with intelligent coolant management.

EU-funded project aims to develop and validate intelligent and flexible production systems that integrate multiple autonomous actors – including cobots, AGVs, and human workers. Comau, a specialist in automation solutions, has been tasked with developing collaborative solutions for applications in aerospace and additive manufacturing.

NRW State Secretary Paul Höller visited the headquarters in Bocholt and spoke with Flender CEO Andreas Evertz after a factory tour of parts manufacturing and hardening about the prospects for the machinery and plant engineering sector in the defense industry.