AMB 2026: Collaborative Processes Drive Automation
Focus Topic Automation: Patrick Schwarzkopf (VDMA) on Collaborative Processes, AI, and SME Automation with No-Code
New CFO at GROB
As of July 1, 2026, Olaf Böckers will take over the responsibilities as CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and member of the management board of the GROB Group. Olaf Böckers will succeed Wolfram Weber as part of a planned management change.
Two Callings for the Production of the Future
A new chapter begins at the Machine Tool Laboratory WZL of RWTH Aachen: With Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Riesener and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Boos, MBA, two personalities take on responsibilities that have shaped the institute for years and will now significantly shape its future.
Specialist Talk: Gerhard Melcher from Boehlerit
Gerhard Melcher, Head of Sales Machining and Marketing at BOEHLERIT, commented in an interview with zerspanungstechnik.de about the ECTA conference in Graz, the current situation of precision tool manufacturers, raw material shortages, and the future.
GTDE elects Dejan Frzovic as chairman
The Graphical Tool Data Exchange Association elected a new board at its annual meeting in Tübingen.
GRINDER OF THE YEAR 2026 awarded
The live final of the young talent competition took place at GrindingHub.
LICON – Christoph Czoske takes over from Winfried Benz
LiCON restructures management and drives international expansion and growth forward
CemeCon appoints new board
The coating specialist from Würselen has announced the reorganization of its management team. Long-time CEO Oliver Lemmer is passing the baton to Bernd Hermeler. With the reorganization of the board, CemeCon is relying on experienced performers and focuses on continuity, innovation, and stability.
CERATIZIT appoints new board
Oliver Sax succeeds Melissa Albeck, who has handed over her duties as CEO of CERATIZIT and left the Plansee Group.
New Managing Director GMN
As of April 1, Dr. Jens Falker has succeeded Dr. Edgar Verlemann, who is leaving the machine manufacturer after nearly three decades in a leadership role.
Specialist Talk – Markus Horn from Paul Horn GmbH
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.
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.
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.
