Keyword: Interview

In a conversation with Zerspanungstechnik.de, Managing Director Markus Horn expressed his views on the current situation for precision tool manufacturers, the importance of trade fairs, and politics in Germany.

The AMB in conversation with Markus Heseding, Managing Director of VDMA Precision Tools. He talks about circular economy, carbide supply, and the recycling of tools – as well as the role of AMB 2026 as an industry meeting point.

As of January 1, 2026, Erich Timons has taken over the management of ISCAR Germany GmbH in Ettlingen. Previously, he worked as CTO. In the interview, he talks about trust, changes, market challenges, and the clear goal: sustainable growth instead of stagnation.

Oliver Freisinger takes over the operational helm at SSB Maschinenbau

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.

Norbert Seifermann, founder and board member of SIMTEK Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH in Mössingen, discusses in an interview the production, advantages, and application possibilities of laser-cut chip geometries.

ISCAR has provided its customers with a configuration tool that offers a quick way to configure and order the desired special tool online. At EMO 2025, Herbert Volk, Product Manager Milling, PCD & Tooling at ISCAR, explained how the iQuote configurator works.

Yellow-Black was hardly to be overlooked at EMO 2025 in Hall 5. At the booth of the carbide tool manufacturer Paul Horn GmbH, the head of product management, Philipp Dahlhaus, explained what the highlights of the trade fair appearance are.

The Japanese manufacturer of machine tools was present at EMO in Hanover with an impressive exhibition stand. Spontaneously, Bruno Munier, Deputy European Managing Director, made himself available for a short interview.

Interview with Bettina Schall, Managing Director of the Trade Fair Organizer P. E. Schall

At the headquarters in Ettlingen, ISCAR has made significant investments. A new building has been constructed with the aim of solving space issues and increasing efficiency and productivity. All of this is done with a consistent focus on the environment and sustainability. Hans-Jürgen Büchner, Managing Director of Iscar Germany, answers questions from Frank Dietsche (ZT).

The manufacturer of precision tools SIMTEK ventures into hard metal with the laser. Laser-cut chip shape geometries are a milestone in the production of precision tools and have proven themselves in numerous projects. Board member and long-time tool developer Norbert Seifermann in an interview.