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GrindingHub attractive for European grinding technology manufacturers
GrindingHub attractive for European grinding technology manufacturers
GrindingHub attractive for European grinding technology manufacturers
GrindingHub is organized by the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main, in cooperation with Messe Stuttgart and with Zurich-based Swissmem (Swiss association of mechanical and electrical engineering industries) as institutional patron.
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!["This great result shows how German manufacturers of metal forming machines have worked their way out of the Covid crisis," says Dr Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main, commenting on the result.](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Teaser_Dr.-Wilfried-Schaefer_VDW-2-720x480.jpg)
German metal forming technology sector closes 2021 with full order books
German metal forming technology sector closes 2021 with full...
German metal forming technology sector closes 2021 with full order books
"We are expecting the wave of Covid-19 infections to weaken in the coming weeks and many restrictions to fall away. Most manufacturers also expect supply problems to ease in the second half of the year, allowing them to complete their orders.“
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![Order bookings in the German machine tool industry](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/prae_pm_ae_2021-Q4_2022-02-14_englisch-720x477.jpg)
German machine tool makers close 2021 with full order books
German machine tool makers close 2021 with full order...
German machine tool makers close 2021 with full order books
"All in all, there are great prospects of the sector having a good year in 2022," Schäfer concludes. "We are expecting the wave of Covid-19 infections to weaken in the coming weeks and many restrictions to fall away.
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!["We have a good chance of success in 2022," says Franz-Xaver Bernhard, Chairman of the VDW, at the annual press conference.](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Teaser_Franz-Xaver_Bernhard_Portrait-720x480.jpg)
German machine tool industry surges ahead in 2022 after the pandemic
German machine tool industry surges ahead in 2022 after...
German machine tool industry surges ahead in 2022 after the pandemic
14 percent increase expected in production
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![According to Prof. Felix Hackelöer, professor of Smart Automation in the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering Science at TH Köln, the Log4j security flaw provides a good example of the growing threat which is directly targeting industry](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Teaser-1-720x480.jpg)
Security by Design now in machine tools
Security by Design now in machine tools
Security by Design now in machine tools
At the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), however, the warning arrived right on cue for those currently working urgently on promoting greater security throughout the industry and on producing a guideline for the systematic Incorporation of IT security into machine tools. Meanwhile, exh...
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![The world's leading trade fairs wire and Tube will be postponed to 20 to 24 June and will thus be held concurrently with METAV 2022](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Teaser-Englisch-720x480.jpg)
METAV 2022 together with wire and Tube
METAV 2022 together with wire and Tube
METAV 2022 together with wire and Tube
METAV, with its focus on machine tools, manufacturing systems, precision tools, industrial automation and accessories, contributes the complete spectrum of manufacturing technology. Tube presents machines, tools, materials and accessories for tube manufacturing, while wire focuses on machines, tools...
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![Our collaboration is a great opportunity to support fruitful interaction between the very latest research in grinding technology and the international high-tech industry during the Schleiftagung grinding conference, to promote it at the trade fair, and thus to underline Germany's advantages as a business location](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Teaser-3-720x480.jpg)
GrindingHub cooperating with Schleiftagung grinding conference
GrindingHub cooperating with Schleiftagung grinding conference
GrindingHub cooperating with Schleiftagung grinding conference
The ink has scarcely dried on the Memorandum of Understanding between the organizers of the Schleiftagung grinding conference and the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association). Both partners are joining forces to offer mutual support to their respective grinding events.
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![Advantages of hybrid manufacturing solutions: Different machining processes can be flexibly combined and seamlessly integrated into production in just one setup.](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Teaser-1-720x480.jpg)
Hybrid manufacturing processes for increased competitiveness
Hybrid manufacturing processes for increased competitiveness
Hybrid manufacturing processes for increased competitiveness
Combining different manufacturing processes often pays dividends for manufacturing companies. This also applies to grinding and precision machining technologies. Significant increases in productivity can be achieved if modern automation and digitalization concepts are added, resulting in greater com...
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![METAV 2022 will be postponed to June 21-24. This is intended to create planning security for exhibitors and avoid further costs.](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Teaser-METAV-1-720x480.jpg)
New date: METAV 2022 from 21 to 24 June
New date: METAV 2022 from 21 to 24 June
New date: METAV 2022 from 21 to 24 June
The METAV 2022, the International Exhibition for Metalworking Technologies, will be postponed from March to June 2022. The new date has been set for June 21 to 24. Dr. Wilfried Schäfer,
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The new VDW Chairman – Franz-Xaver Bernhard
The new VDW Chairman – Franz-Xaver Bernhard
The new VDW Chairman – Franz-Xaver Bernhard
Franz-Xaver Bernhard was unanimously elected the new Chairman by the Executive Board of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) and the Machine Tool and Manufacturing Systems Association within the VDMA, Frankfurt am Main, at its fall meeting.
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