RUD and its joint venture, RUD+SpanSet Ramstein, will be showcasing their comprehensive solutions for the handling of injection molds at the Fakuma 2026, which takes place from 12–16 October in Friedrichshafen. The presented portfolio covers all process steps, including lifting and positioning, rotation and turning, opening and closing and also ensures safe, efficient and ergonomic handling. Visitors can find RUD and RUD+SpanSet Ramstein on stand B5-5109.

Aalen, 1 September 2026 – RUD is expanding its range of tried-and-tested ACP-TURNADO lifting points to include one designed for maritime environments. The ACP-TURNADO OCEANSTAR is the first lifting point to be certified by DNV for subsea applications. It is therefore ideal for use in offshore structures, such as wind farms and drilling platforms, as well as in shipyards, subsea construction projects and the associated supply industry.

Tried-and-tested lifting and load-handling solutions for the railway industry – ranging from standardised components to fully customised load-handling devices – this is the focus of RUD and RUD+SpanSet Plauen at InnoTrans 2026 (22 to 25 September 2026, Hall 6.2b, Stand 420).

From planning and operation to service – RUD provides support to maritime lifting applications, even in the most challenging environmental conditions. The company will showcase its application and development expertise at SMM 2026 in Hamburg and will present DNV-certified lifting equipment and innovative specialised solutions, including those developed through collaborative partnerships.

Even in its fifth year since its founding, UniversalAutomation.Org (UAO) continues to see strong membership growth. Among its newest members are the American organizations HPE and Clemson University.

Schneider Electric is once again co-sponsoring the popular traditional run, and is also entering its own team – the “SE Green Runners”.

The acquisition, of fiber optic specialist LWL-Sachsenkabel GmbH, by the US-based Amphenol Corporation will offer opportunities for future business development. With a wide range of collaborative opportunities with the internationally operating parent company, the Saxon company can expect a significant solution portfolio expansion as well as further international expansion of business activities.

With the LDMblue high-power diode lasers, Laserline presents the world’s first blue diode lasers with cw output power of up to 1 kW at 450 nm wavelength. As the first industry lasers, the new LDMblue lasers allow for a controlled heat conduction welding of highly reflexive non-ferrous metals such as copper or gold. They are available in standard configurations with 1000, 500 or 300 W output power.

Aalen, August 2024 – Marine, offshore and subsea lifting technology solutions – these are what RUD is going to focus on at SMM (3 to 6 September 2024 in Hamburg, Stand A1.321). The Aalen-based company is going to present its broad portfolio of DNV-certified lifting means for use on board ships, in ports, on offshore platforms and in shallow water and the deep sea. The products to be presented are all extremely robust and designed according to the highest quality requirements. Therefore, they meet the highest safety standards even when subjected to harsh environmental conditions and changes in the weather.

Laserline is expanding its management trio to a quartet: Dr. Alexander Arndt has been appointed as the fourth Managing Director alongside Dr. Claus Narr and company founders Dr. Christoph Ullmann and Volker Krause, effective January 1, 2026. The PhD-qualified mechanical engineer has been with Laserline since 2018 and has already held several key positions within the company. In his role as Managing Director, he is responsible for Sales, Marketing, Applications, as well as IT and Process Management.

Aalen, August 2024 – RUD consolidates its partnership with 1. FC Heidenheim. After a successful premier season Aalen’s global market leader for lifting and lashing technology is expanding its financial commitment as a GOLD sponsor and is proud to announce the continued sponsorship of the Bundesliga football team in the 2024/25 season.

LWL-Sachsenkabel GmbH has launched a modular rack unit with high packing density for structured cabling in 400G and 800G data centers. The 19-inch MRU system is available in 1U installation height, can hold up to 144 fibers, and is suitable for patch and splice applications.

LWL-Sachsenkabel GmbH will present the spectrum of its services in the field of customized cabling solutions for users in the telecommunications, data center and building sector at ANGA COM 2023 (May 23-25 in Cologne). Another highlight of the trade show appearance is the C2E high-density system. Visitors to the trade fair will find Sachsenkabel at the booth of the US parent company Amphenol Corporation in Hall 8, Booth D80.

At Photonics West 2022, CeramOptec will present high-performance optical fibers for industrial, medical and laboratory applications. Emphasized are solutions for surface treatment and long-term UV applications. In addition to individual fibers, optical fiber bundles in various configurations will be introduced as well.