Significant savings in forming
Rollers can reshape as precisely as a press, at a fraction of the cost: Fraunhofer IWU and partners demonstrate how it works
Markus Heseding on the topic of circular economy
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.
From blank to high-tech part
Six days a week, around the clock: In Poing, two HERMLE C 650 U machining centers precisely machine components for Canon Production Printing. The 5-axis machines with the automated handling system HS flex heavy turn night into day – fully automated series production instead of manual single part machining.
Specialist Talk: Erich Timons – new CEO of ISCAR Germany
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.
Efficient, unmanned and manufactured to the highest quality
Measuring probes from Blum-Novotest in use in the medical instrument manufacturing at Getsch+Hiller
Between Bling-Bling and Industry
The economic machining of precious metals presents many challenges. The tool portfolio of Paul Horn GmbH offers the optimal solutions for this.
Order intake in mechanical engineering in February 2026
The order intake in mechanical engineering has once again declined in February, and the mood of the companies is deteriorating. However, hope for a timid economic recovery remains.
Piece counts instead of downtime - the coating does it
Stretch blow molding machines produce tens of thousands of PET bottles per hour. This is only possible with extremely durable blow molds – a core competency of the mold makers at Röders. The specialists from Soltau also rely on the DLC coating BALINIT DYLYN PRO from Oerlikon Balzers for stable mass production.
The Robot with the Crown
The two 5-axis machining centers C 250 U with the adapted robotic system RS 1 run like a Swiss watch. The French contract manufacturer MCSA-CELERC demonstrates how learning by doing, experienced employees, and smart automation work together to machine demanding aerospace parts.
Efficiently machining stainless steel
ISCAR offers clever solutions for turning, milling, grooving, and drilling in ISO-M materials.