Glimmers of Growth After Decline
After the second consecutive drop in sales, AMF recognizes positive signals for a turnaround
MINT talents wanted
Nomination start for the Sieglinde Vollmer Prize. Enthusiasm for mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (MINT) is the focus.
"Engineering Projects" supports manufacturing companies
Sandvik Coromant addresses the increasing demands in the personnel sector with a new approach
Specialist Talk – Stefan and Yannik Zecha from ZECHA GmbH
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.
Practical Talent Development in the Children's Academy
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.
Manpower for global growth and efficiency goals
Mark Lich is the new Director of Global Key Account Management at MAPAL Group
GRINDER OF THE YEAR 2026
Young talents in tool grinding wanted. Applications accepted until February 23, 2026
More competitive in the production of turned and milled parts
The Sauter Group appoints Dr. Steffen Böhm as Managing Director – consistent focus on customer partnership and new applications
HURCO – Nikolaus Hölzl becomes sole managing director
After a year in the leadership duo, Nikolaus Hözl will take over sole management of HURCO Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH starting January 2026. His previous co-managing director, Michael Auer, is retiring. He has led the company for around 16 years.
ISCAR - Erich Timons succeeds Hans-Jürgen Büchner
Erich Timons will be the new managing director of ISCAR Germany and will succeed Hans-Jürgen Büchner, who successfully led the manufacturer of precision tools for many years.
Changes in the Board of Directors of Bosch Rexroth
Dr. Jochen Peter will become Chairman of the Board on March 1, 2026, and Dr. Steffen Haack will focus on development in the Board
Change in the Board of Directors at HERMLE AG
Jürgen Oswald will become the new Chief Financial Officer on November 1, 2026, succeeding Günther Beck, who will retire at the end of October 2026 due to age.
Specialists Talk – Philipp Dahlhaus from Paul Horn GmbH
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.
Change in Management at SCHUNK
SCHUNK SE & Co. KG is initiating a planned change in its management team: Falk Bäurle will take over the role of COO/CFO on December 1, 2025. The role of CSO will be newly filled by Karl Heckl on April 1, 2026.