:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a4/4c/a44ce96743685179c9e0fc31f35b1686/0132816576v1.jpeg "Laser Dicing: From the recoil force of the laser pulse upon impact on the semiconductor, a reproducible process signal can be derived in real time, enabling automated control of wafer dicing. (Image:Ciba University / CC BY-SA 4.0 / sciencedirect.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fe/c1/fec12ad4ec9ef66b02eb90f93c9b39f8/0113143253v1.jpeg "In our China Market Insider, we regularly provide you with relevant information directly from China. (Image:© Eisenhans - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1f/59/1f5902056602846c4594d929d43a70a3/rose-tragarmsystem-gt-hd-print-20-28002-29v1.jpeg "The GT-HD support arm system from Rose was developed for use in particularly hygiene-critical areas (Source: Rose Systemtechnik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/25/51/2551b61097c77bc1001804d51b3b3adb/0132795572v1.jpeg "A five-axis milling machine no longer necessarily has to be located in a production hall. If it fits through a standard door and can be operated without specialized training, numerous possibilities open up. (Image:Gemini / LBR Manufacturing / AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/f1/f8f1c458e77657803454f0a7c7b45ec9/0131615052v1.jpeg "The R-C2 automation from Gressel enables fully automatic complete machining of components with dimensions up to 217 millimeters x 217 millimeters x 217 millimeters. (Image:Spinner automation)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/15/32/153251dffcb464d900d3cb0901ce9345/zimmer--cbps--sall--apr--v1v1.jpeg "Braking pneumatic cylinders: With safety certification according to DIN EN ISO 13849-1/-2, the clamping and braking elements of the CBPS series from Zimmer are suitable for safety-critical applications. (Source: Zimmer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c7/8a/c78a9436a949192db665cbb6023ea27f/0132539338v1.jpeg "Many manufacturers meet all compliance requirements—yet remain vulnerable to cyberattacks. The problem does not lie in a lack of tools but in fragmented security strategies. (Image: ©solom - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/70/6b70cd2fc515dee01219b578d82eb419/0132755946v1.jpeg "Artificial intelligence can help detect quality issues earlier and turn the 8D report into an efficiency booster. (Image:AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b4/9a/b49aaad0500e06e253f7d75ecb77338a/adobestock-4840668--dani-kreienb-hl-stock-adobe-comv1.jpeg "Metal processing in 2026 will be more digital, automated, and data-driven – but not automatically easier. (Image:© Dani Kreienbühl - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1a/59/1a59392a5924d433a9bf21e34ecad8ce/ed2456-ferry-boat-123059v1.jpeg "New project brings hydrogen to passenger ships. (Source: Meyer Werft)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/dc/0b/dc0bb45fae3c250a7e75c1d9a1f5e041/thyssenkrupp-profile-aus-zm-beschichteten-bandstahlv1.jpeg "With ZM Ecoprotect Solar, thyssenkrupp Steel offers a variant developed for PV mounting systems. The coating is applied to the steel strip before forming, allowing profiles to be produced without the disadvantages of subsequent batch galvanizing. (Source: Thyssenkrupp Steel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ca/90/ca90a13919cdade100d393bb3d2f4b3a/0132724138v1.jpeg "Improved cooling concept: Thanks to the cavity microstructure, known as vascular metamaterials, not only are volume and weight reduced, but the cooling capacity is also increased. (Image:Automoteam)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/01/6a/016a20552c41084d80300e5eb073d192/0132817472v1.jpeg "The Chinese government plans to ban the so-called \"Automated Driving System Marker Lamps\" on new vehicles. They are distracting and can, among other things, dazzle other drivers. (Image:created with AI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e4/ed/e4ed2843e0cfab50eb97a6d51601fc8f/org-blobs-user-response-file-output-a0911f41-dcc8-463c-a199-cab8094308fe-file-1786616125332-jpgv1.jpeg "In a survey by Capgemini, two-thirds of respondents from car manufacturers stated that they had already significantly accelerated their concept phases using AI. (Image:KI-generiert)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ac/28/ac28570a9050963fb4cbb06c848692e7/569208-new-h-mark-symbolv1.jpeg "According to a media report, Honda is having a vehicle platform developed by the engineering service provider Tata Technologies. (Image:Honda)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/45/22/45224d2c4ca757cdafd7037a01ed9529/image-2000-ae137bf7998e6b4aa4e525c83c24f3e0v1.jpeg "The new modular concept aims to bring road and rail traffic closer together. (Source: Pods4Rail project group, ©moodley)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/93/40/9340a3a1088dd79fce6bda5c73b7dd2f/0132818390v1.jpeg "Already in 1980, Intel exited the production of DRAM chips, and in 2022, the Optane series, manufactured using the 3D XPoint process, marked the company's last commercial venture in the field of memory technologies. However, in light of the memory crisis and the growing demand for fast memory chips, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan now appears to be considering a possible return to the memory business. (Image: Intel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b5/2a/b52a740bb2b6e48b2e530a9bb03fcd3b/0132819357v1.jpeg "Industrial high-speed communication: The CAN XL transceiver TCAN6062 transfers more data at higher speeds, making it suitable for applications such as humanoid robots, industrial robots, and HMI systems. (Image:Texas Instruments)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e6/2b/e62bcec6fb21127dd59cb4d79c04381e/0132806622v1.jpeg "Next-generation packaging and testing solutions for high-density 3D power modules by JCET. (Image:JCET)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9c/5a/9c5a68d580224bc84742336a0fc89d9f/0132805637v1.jpeg "GM exits the SynergyCells joint venture with Samsung SDI. However, both companies plan to jointly work on a prismatic battery cell. (Image:Samsung SDI)")
Metal Processing 2026 What Constructors Now Need to Consider
Automation, artificial intelligence, new materials, increasing sustainability requirements. Components and machines today must not only function but also be capable of automated production, digital monitoring, and resource-efficient operation.
Metalworking is facing very different requirements in the year 2026: Manufacturers must respond flexibly to small batch sizes, fluctuating material prices, and short delivery times, while at the same time meeting increasing demands regarding energy consumption, documentation, and traceability. Finally, new materials promise high strength and low weight—but make processing more difficult.
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