Frank Dietsche
Laser-based manufacturing of complex glass optics
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT presents its laser-based process chain for glass optics manufacturing at Optatec from May 5-7, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main in Hall 3 at Stand 219.
Final Conference "Driving Innovations"
Consortium Benchmarking: WZL selects companies with excellent implementation of systematic innovation management
Four-spindle long/short lathe with high utilization
The star of the 2026 open house at INDEX was the brand new multi-spindle TRAUB MS12-4. Although the terms multi-spindle and INDEX have been associated for a long time, the new concept of the MS12-4 is a completely independent and highly interesting development that promises fourfold productivity.
Complete machining of aerospace components
Schaeffler Aerospace invests in an M50 MILLTURN with automation cell from WFL
Boehlerit – The Specialist in Turning
For turning, Boehlerit offers complete tool systems, namely cutting heads, holders, and cassettes, tools for bar end machining as well as pull turning.
Diamond-coated abrasive composite materials milling
With the CoroMill Plura Composite 2P350, Sandvik Coromant is launching a new tool equipped with the diamond-coated grade O2AD.
Core Technology Center in French Switzerland
The contract manufacturer 'Next Factory' in Glovelier offers component testing, demonstrations, and training on Kern Micro HD as a core partner in Glovelier.
Oil mist filter for high-precision and micro-machining
With the AW series, the specialist for industrial air purification, Absolent, launches a new generation of oil mist separators.
SHW commits to the location
In economically uncertain times, SHW Machining Technology invests in the future
Lasered clip geometries and modular milling solutions for Eastern Europe
SIMTEK Precision Tools GmbH presents itself at the Metal Show & TIB 2026 in Bucharest
Moulding Expo 27: Compact in two trade fair days
The Landesmesse Stuttgart has announced the dates for the Moulding Expo. The trade fair for tool, model, and mold making will take place in a changed format from May 11 to 12, 2027, in Stuttgart.
The End of Lead Alloys
With the publication of the updated RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on December 12, 2025, the European Union has formally confirmed the gradual ban on lead as an alloying component in electrical and electronic applications.
Flexible and powerful laser tube cutting machine
With nine kilowatts of laser power, the new TruLaser Tube 7000 from TRUMPF processes higher wall thicknesses particularly quickly and cuts pipes with diameters from 12 to 290 millimeters thanks to an expanded envelope circle