06/11/2026

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the second edition of MeKo MetalWorks Insights 2026. Ahead of FILTECH in Cologne, we are focusing on advanced filter solutions for industrial applications.

This issue highlights new manufacturing capabilities, the path from individual components to functional assemblies, and 35 years of experience in industrial laser processing.

Best regards,

Jakob Dohse, Sebastian Wandel and Olaf Bittner

MeKo Manufacturing e.K.

Insights Q2 Topics

• Greater Flexibility for Advanced Filter Geometries

• From Perforated Sheet to Assembly

• 35 Years of MeKo

Greater Flexibility for Advanced Filter Geometries

New Technology for Smaller Openings in Thicker Sheets

Since the beginning of June, we have been using an additional technology at MeKo for the production of advanced filter elements. For the first time, it enables filter fineness below 50 µm and expands our processing range to hole diameters from 40 to 400 µm in sheets from 0.3 to 1.5 mm thick, with aspect ratios up to 1:20.

This allows us to combine smaller openings with higher material thicknesses. As a result, we align fine cut-off requirements, mechanical stability, pressure resistance, and cleanability more precisely with your medium and process.

The additional technology also increases our available production capacity for laser-perforated filter media. We will be presenting further technical details on these new capabilities for laser-perforated sieves, filters, and perforated sheets at FILTECH in Cologne. We invite you to meet us there!

From Perforated Sheet to Assembly

Post-Processing for Cylindrical Filter Components

For many applications, the perforated sheet is only an intermediate step. Depending on the component, a filter medium may then be round-bent, straightened, welded, or further processed until the flat sheet becomes a functional component. Roundness, connection geometry, and the weld seam are key factors in this process.

This summer, we are adding a new round-bending machine specifically configured for perforated sheets, expanding our capabilities for cylindrical filter elements, filter baskets, and other round-bent components.

After laser perforation, the parts can be formed, further processed, and equipped with defined interfaces. Welding thin filter sheets to flanges or other connection geometries is particularly demanding. Heat input, positioning, and dimensional accuracy must be carefully controlled. To support this, we have developed internally aligned fixture and process solutions.

The result is installation-ready filter components that can be precisely integrated into machines, systems, or assemblies.

35 Years of MeKo

MeKo started 35 years ago in a garage. Founder Dr. Clemens Meyer-Kobbe began with a CO₂ laser and initial projects in industrial laser processing. Today, MeKo is backed by more than 400 employees, modern manufacturing areas, and process chains that extend far beyond laser processing alone.

We would like to thank all customers, partners, and companions who have been part of this journey. The tasks have changed, but the underlying principle remains the same: understanding technical challenges and developing solutions that work in industrial applications.

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