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Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial expands tube processing capabilities
11.08.2026
The acquisition of Custom Tube Products adds advanced CNC tube bending, end forming and brazing capabilities to Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial’s portfolio.
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Paul Meijering Metalen expands tube processing with new HSG laser
07.08.2026
The new HSG R1R tube laser enables Paul Meijering Metalen to offer faster, more precise processing of stainless steel tubes and profiles.
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Hengyang Valin launches world's largest continuous rolling mill for large-diameter seamless pipes
03.08.2026
Hengyang Valin Steel Tube has commissioned a new continuous rolling mill for extra-large seamless pipes. The facility, designed for an annual capacity of 800,000 tonnes, strengthens production for demanding oil, gas and energy infrastructure applications.
Digital Forging Lab: Driving Resource Efficiency in Open-Die Forging Through Simulation
31.07.2026
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM in Freiburg have developed a simulation model that identifies potential weak points in forged components at an early stage. Such weak points are frequently caused by incomplete grain reformation, known as recrystallization.
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Indian Hume Pipe Wins Major Pipeline Infrastructure Contract in Rajasthan
27.07.2026
Indian Hume Pipe will design and build a large-scale water pipeline network to supply safe drinking water to 275 villages in Rajasthan.
WAAM Between Technological Maturity and Industrial Scaling: Qualification and Standardization as the Next Challenge
24.07.2026
Around 150 industry professionals discussed the current state of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) at WAAMathon #3 on June 11, 2026, in Berlin. The conference, organized by Berlin.Industrial.Group. (B.I.G.), made one thing clear: technical feasibility was no longer the focus — industrial implementation was.
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Integrated tube cleaning boosts efficiency in automated production lines
20.07.2026
Modern aqueous cleaning systems are becoming an integral part of tube processing lines, ensuring reliable cleanliness, high throughput and seamless downstream processing.
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Jindal Saw targets Algeria with new steel pipe manufacturing project
17.07.2026
Jindal Saw is planning a new steel pipe production complex in Algeria to strengthen regional supply, support infrastructure and energy projects, and expand its manufacturing footprint in North Africa.
Metal 3D Printing as a Life Extension for Steel Components
17.07.2026
Steel structures such as bridges, load-bearing frameworks, or industrial installations are exposed to heavy loads over decades. Over time, fatigue cracks can develop that compromise the safety of these components. Since permanently installed elements are often difficult or costly to replace, researchers at Empa are exploring alternatives.
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Baosteel Steel Pipe awards SMS group contract for two new PQF® seamless tube mills
13.07.2026
SMS group will supply two complete PQF® seamless tube rolling plants to Baosteel Steel Pipe in Ma'anshan, China, including core rolling equipment, automation systems and advanced process control technology.