Surface news

With a new template, the Industrial Association for Sheet Metal Forming (IBU) is making it easier for its approximately 240 member companies to prepare the management report required by law.

Diode laser specialist Laserline has expanded its management team to include Dr. Alexander Arndt as of January 1, 2026. He will be responsible for sales, marketing, applications, and IT and process management.

Lukas-Erzett positions itself as a full-range supplier for mechanical surface finishing and develops not only standard tools but also special solutions—tailored to the material, geometry, and process requirements.

Hyprostatik Schönfeld developed a hydrostatic base machine for a new ultra-precision grinding center from Optotech. It is designed for high dimensional accuracy, dynamics, and surface quality in the fine grinding of optical components.

In February, Kaeser Kompressoren will be showcasing solutions for optimizing the energy efficiency of compressed air stations at Nortec in Hamburg. The focus will be on heat recovery systems and energy-efficient, networked compressed air technology for the manufacturing industry.

Joke Technology will be presenting its surface finishing portfolio for the first time at Euroguss in Nuremberg and the World Money Fair in Berlin in 2026, thus addressing new industries and applications.

Flexible honing brushes are a proven tool for improving the surface quality of metallic components. Lessmann offers corresponding brush solutions for various applications in industrial production.

With the V4 Purple Power abrasive flap disc, Lukas-Erzett is launching a tool that combines high stock removal rates with a long service life. With its self-sharpening ceramic grain, it is particularly suitable for robot systems.

Milling tools for wood from Lukas-Erzett support precise and efficient pattern production in foundries - with high dimensional accuracy and smooth surfaces.

Researchers at Fraunhofer ILT have developed a laser process chain that enables hard-to-cut materials such as tungsten carbide to be structured and polished in a single clamping operation - efficiently and without tool wear.

Hernee Hartanodic is expanding its range with a new titanium blasting process. The technology enables the targeted, gentle processing of sensitive titanium surfaces - reliably and reproducibly.

Together with ACI Laser, the Danish B2B specialist Alfotech has developed a customized complete solution for the laser marking of press fittings. The combination of precise laser technology, customer-specific software and database connection ensures permanently legible markings - even after heavy…

The new sanding sheets from Lukas-Erzett are quick to fit. They offer a secure hold and high efficiency.

The SLTT flap discs from Lukas Erzett achieve a higher sanding performance and need to be replaced less frequently. That pays off.

The diode laser specialist Laserline will be presenting its portfolio of solutions for welding, heat treatment and coating at Schweißen & Schneiden 2025 in September. This includes high-brilliance lasers for the finest structures.

The injector body was machined for Schaeffler's Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division. Benseler has been responsible for the ECM machining of these components for common rail injection systems for more than 20 years.

Up to 70 % cost savings in metalworking are possible with the nitrogen generator from Inmatec. The supply of high-purity nitrogen ensures high material quality.

Due to the low number of registrations, trade fair organizer fairXperts has cancelled this year's trade fair for deburring technologies and precision surfaces.

High-quality sanding results can be achieved with the PSK self-adhesive sanding sheets. The sanding sheets are easy to use.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is developing new laser-based manufacturing technologies for optical components. These offer solutions for applications in medical technology, quantum technology and semiconductor manufacturing.