The industry sector will gather in Stuttgart for the 17th Blechexpo international trade fair focused on sheet metal working, alongside the 10th Schweisstec international trade fair for joining technology, taking place from October 21 to 24, 2025 Over four action-packed days, the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre will dedicate nine bustling halls entirely to sheet metal working, […]

The European machine tool sector is facing a challenging period, with production and consumption expected to decline sharply in 2024. According to CECIMO, the European Association of Manufacturing Technologies, ongoing geopolitical tensions, market uncertainties, and structural economic issues are putting the industry under pressure. The outlook for 2025 remains fragile, raising concerns about Europe’s future […]

The sheet metal fabrication industry is undergoing a transformative shift, transitioning from traditional, labour-intensive methods to cutting-edge automation and robotics. The demand for greater efficiency, accuracy, and agility drives this evolution For fabricators, the key to fully unlocking the power of automation lies in one critical element: integration. But what does integration truly mean, and […]

At the forefront of the EU’s transition, Finland accelerates its clean energy agenda by deploying high-efficiency electrode boilers across critical heat networks Across Europe, high-voltage electrode boilers are quietly becoming a key part of the continent’s clean energy transition. In countries like Finland, these systems are being deployed to support decarbonization goals, reduce emissions from […]