Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e. V.
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23. September 2026
New trade fair format for digital metalworking: NexGeM bringing together mechanical engineering and IT in Hanover
A topic generally glossed over or explored without any real depth, the smart metalworking of tomorrow can now be experienced live at NexGeM (Next Generation Metalworking) thanks to the VDW.…

09. September 2026
Upward trend confirmed – Incoming orders in machine tool industry increase by 12 percent in second quarter
The recovery of the German machine tool industry is taking shape. In the second quarter of 2026, incoming orders were up 12 percent compared to the same period of the…

30. June 2026
Connected grinding technology: Trends and technological developments at GrindingHub 2026 – Technical Report
GrindingHub 2026 in Stuttgart clearly showed the direction of future grinding technology: connected, automated, and data-driven. Instead of individual machines, the focus shifted to integrated process chains – supplemented by…

23. June 2026
Bottomed out – First quarter sees increase in orders for machine tool industry
Following three difficult years, the machine tool industry can breathe a first sigh of relief: incoming orders increased by 15 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Nevertheless, the situation…

08. May 2026
GrindingHub 2026 reaffirms its role as an international industry get-together
Around 11,000 visitors, 462 exhibitors, and four days of the trade fair filled with technology, networking, and business opportunities: GrindingHub 2026 successfully concluded today in Stuttgart.

05. May 2026
GrindingHub 2026: A source of inspiration for an industry undergoing radical changes
The international grinding technology industry is gathering in Stuttgart these days: With 462 exhibitors from 28 countries, GrindingHub 2026 is once again the central meeting place for machine builders, tool…

21. April 2026
GrindingHub 2026 is fully booked
The upcoming GrindingHub in Stuttgart, from May 5 to 8, is fully booked across three halls, sending a clear signal in a challenging economic environment. A new forum and joint…

21. April 2026
German machine tool manufacturers showcase their innovations at CCMT 2026
The German Group at the CNC Machine Tool Fair (CCMT) 2026, held from 21 to 25 April at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), comprises around 140 exhibitors. With…
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