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.
Development cooperation for humanoid robotic systems
SCHUNK and Bosch start development cooperation for humanoid robot hands
Triton Partners buys Flender
The investment company Carlyle has announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of Flender, a provider of mechanical drive technology, to Triton Fund 6 advised by Triton.
Joint international trade fair presence
MODIG, IBARMIA, and LiCON will jointly exhibit at the world's leading trade fairs for machining technology in 2026. The group is expanding its global presence through a joint appearance at IMTS in Chicago and AMB in Stuttgart.
GTDE elects Dejan Frzovic as chairman
The Graphical Tool Data Exchange Association elected a new board at its annual meeting in Tübingen.
Cooperation for advanced development
Comau and Reis Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at jointly developing and providing advanced automation products and solutions for various industries.
Flender commissions new location in Brazil
Flender is expanding its presence in South America by acquiring the service business for wind turbines and industrial gear from Wärtsilä Brazil. The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur creates ideal conditions for customer partnerships in a highly dynamic market
From Handwheel to High-End CNC
How the Steinmüller Education Center Elevates Metal Training to a New Level with FPS Milling Machines
SIMTEK relies on recyclates
SIMTEK Precision Tools GmbH is consistently transitioning tool packaging to sustainable circular economy
CERATIZIT secures tungsten supply
Initiative of the Plansee Group to establish a strategic tungsten oxide reserve in the United States
MAPAL is certified for the highest standards
MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG, headquartered in Aalen, successfully completed the TISAX certification at Assessment Level 3 in April 2026, thereby meeting the highest requirements for confidentiality and availability. Additionally, the certification according to VDA 6.4 and DIN EN ISO 9001 was extended in the same month.
Future-oriented turning technology from Bergamo
DMG MORI presented innovative turning solutions from local production at the in-house exhibition at the site in Italy
LICON – Christoph Czoske takes over from Winfried Benz
LiCON restructures management and drives international expansion and growth forward