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Dear customers, Dear readers, In times of change, personal interaction, expertise and collaborative solidarity are more important than ever. That is why a particular highlight of the year is once again our triedand-tested Technology Meeting, taking place from 5 May to 7 May 2026 in Linz. Over these three days, we are particularly looking forward to direct dialogue, practical insights and open discussion with customers and partners. What topics can you expect in this issue? Behind the scenes: In this section, we turn the spotlight on Günther Siegwart. He is responsible for testing at WFL and,...

INTERVIEW Christian Jagersberger on WFL’s DNA and his assessment of the market BEHIND THE SCENES Günther Siegwart A look at WFL’s testing facilities DID YOU KNOW Millturn PRO & CrashGuard Studio SUCCESS STORY: AERZEN Blower and compressor technology with the highest precision The partnership between Aerzen and WFL is a winning formula that has been continuously refined. ALL EYES ON Aerospace Components BE SMART GET AUTOMATED Intelligent automation as the key to competitive manufacturing ALL EYES ON Generator shafts – the unsung heroes of power generation SUCCESS STORY Precision from the Black...

MILLTURN TECHNOLOGIES 5-7, May 2026 I Linz, Austria Experience state-of-the-art MILLTURN technology live across more than 4,000 m2: Look forward to turnkey solutions, automation, multiple interlinking and exciting insights directly during operation. You can find all the Mark the date in your information here! calendar!

More than just a machine: A partner for Life At WFL, the machine tool has never been viewed merely as another piece of production equipment. For Christian Jagersberger, Vice President of Sales, its value lies as much in its cutting-edge technology as in the long-term relationship built with each customer. He shares his insights into the company’s DNA, his assessment of the market, and the ongoing changes reshaping the industry. Following a remarkable 2025, WFL aims to maintain its momentum in 2026 and drive the technological advancements that will shape the future of manufacturing. What defines...

This comprehensive vision also includes retrofitting, an area that WFL is actively developing. Used machines are completely overhauled at the Linz plant, brought up to date, and adapted to new customer requirements as needed. This technical expertise offers an alternative to purchasing new machines and extends the service life of equipment originally designed for longevity. A market perspective that drives innovation To remain at the forefront in the long term, WFL relies not only on technological excellence but above all on a firmly established mindset within the company: the commitment to consistently...

Pre-development and testing: Between idea, machine and customer Günther Siegwart’s field of work lies at the intersection of ideas, market requirements and technical feasibility: in testing. He knows that only by testing ideas under real-world conditions can one develop truly robust, field-ready solutions. In our interview, he provides an insight into his day-to-day work, the challenges of the testing world and why patience and customer feedback are among the most important tools. 10

For Günther Siegwart, it is clear that new solutions must not only work under ideal conditions, but must also be reliably durable in order to be included in the product portfolio.

His biggest lesson in his job so far: taking greater account of customer views and putting himself in the machine operator’s shoes. What do you focus on in pre-development – and how does Can you give some examples of such tests? this differ from traditional Research & Development? Siegwart: A current example is the testing of a MILLTURN Siegwart: Pre-development involves exploring the techni- motor spindle with a speed of 20,000 revolutions per minute cal limits of a system and identifying the physical operating – this speed must be reliably achieved and maintained under principles best suited...

His responsibilities also include assessing how the machine’s geometric behaviour affects metal cutting, or the resulting displacement caused by thermal influences. tions for all parties involved in the value chain and for our customers as end-users. What types of tests do you carry out on MILLTURN machines? Siegwart: The tasks essentially fall into the following categories: ■ Performance and stress tests to analyse the thermal behaviour of individual components. A thermal imaging camera and various temperature-measuring devices are used for this purpose. Typically, a test setup is constructed...

Often, Plan A is not feasible in practice, even if the solution appears logical on paper. There is a constant conflict between theory and practice. For example, because factors may come into play that were not considered in the theoretical analysis or whose significance was underestimated beforehand. What does your day-to-day work involve? Siegwart: 40% involves interventions for project-related issues, a further 40% involves field testing of components from Research & Development, and 20% consists of theoretical feasibility or market studies. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learnt in...

Smart software for maximum performance on your MILLTURNOn the following pages, we will take a look at WFL software solutions and the benefits of having them supplied directly by the machine manufacturer: ■ WFL software perfectly tailored to the MILLTURN (MillturnPRO, CrashGuard Studio and CrashGuard) ■ Convenient programming on a PC and at the machine control panel ■ Extensive range of standard and special technologies ■ Significant reduction in programming effort with WFL technology cycles ■ Sophisticated solutions for process optimisation and maximising process reliability ■ Tool requirements...

CrashGuard Studio – collision prevention starts at your desk CrashGuard Studio is an innovative tool for the CAD-CAM-NC process chain. With the CrashGuard Studio 3D simulation, CNC programs in DIN code, including all WFL cycles, are verified in advance on the PC and optimised with ease. This prevents collisions before they occur. In combination with the established CrashGuard online safety system, maximum safety and optimal data consistency are ensured in both manual and automatic mode. Simulate applications for machining on the PC! Verifying an NC program on a PC is more cost-effective than...