Bountiful orders for the German machine tool industry
Bountiful orders for the German machine tool industry
Bountiful orders for the German machine tool industry
In the fourth quarter of 2017, the German machine tool industry’s order bookings increased by 24 per cent in comparison to the preceding year’s equivalent period. Domestic orders were up by 48 per cent. Orders from abroad rose by 13 per cent. For 2017, there is an overall plus of eight per cent: dom...
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German machine tool industry achieves another production record
German machine tool industry achieves another production record
German machine tool industry achieves another production record
The German machine tool industry is setting one production record after another.” With this good news, Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Prokop, Chairman of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), Frankfurt am Main, opened the organisation’s annual press conference. In 2017, the sector achieved growth o...
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Clamping devices of the future at the METAV 2018
Clamping devices of the future at the METAV 2018
Clamping devices of the future at the METAV 2018
A skilful choice of clamping devices for tool and workpiece avoids expensive change-over times and helps to utilise the machine tool’s potentials more effectively. This means: optimal clamping devices can substantially improve productivity in the manufacturing operation. The Precision Tool Associati...
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Risk-awareness does not suffice in the digital shadow world
Risk-awareness does not suffice in the digital shadow world
Risk-awareness does not suffice in the digital shadow world
“There is strong shadow where there is much light.” This well-known quote from Goethe also applies to the digital transformation: not only does data communication benefit the company concerned, it also lures the data thief. The “risks of the digital shadow world” will be illuminated by VDMA security...
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METAV 2018 to showcase innovations in grinding
METAV 2018 to showcase innovations in grinding
METAV 2018 to showcase innovations in grinding
Under the aegis of this year’s METAV in Düsseldorf, the 7th Dortmund Grinding Seminar “METAV-Special 2018” will be held on 22 and 23 February 2018. The seminar will be hosted by the Institute of Machining Technology (ISF) at Dortmund University of Applied Science in conjunction with the VDW (German ...
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Inside 3D Printing: sounding out the future
Inside 3D Printing: sounding out the future
Inside 3D Printing: sounding out the future
As soon as the first devices appeared for private users, a veritable hype surrounded 3D printing. But there’s a whole lot more behind additive manufacturing than a plaything at the breakfast table, as demonstrated by the Inside 3D Printing International Specialised Conference, to be held in Düsseldo...
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“It’s cutting-edge technology, so what do you know about Industry 4.0?”
“It’s cutting-edge technology, so what do you know about...
“It’s cutting-edge technology, so what do you know about Industry 4.0?”
At the METAV 2018, a forum on sawing technology will be held for the first time on 20 February. It will be showcasing the latest developments and presenting applicationally relevant solutional approaches for simple single-blank cutting in a workshop environment all the way through to mass-production...
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Innovation Made in Germany – Opportunities for start-ups at the METAV 2018
Innovation Made in Germany – Opportunities for start-ups at...
Innovation Made in Germany – Opportunities for start-ups at the METAV 2018
For the first time, there will be a shared stand for start-ups at the METAV 2018, the 20th International Exhibition for Metalworking Technologies to be held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 24 February 2018. “We already had some very good feedback from this at the last EMO in Hanover,” says Dr. Wilfried Sch...
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VDW supports its members in market cultivation at China’s industrial strongholds
VDW supports its members in market cultivation at China’s...
VDW supports its members in market cultivation at China’s industrial strongholds
Following a lengthy lean period, China, the most important market for the German machine tool industry, is regaining momentum. Reason enough for the VDW to host the second technology symposium in the Middle Kingdom. From 27 November to 1 December 2017, 20 German machine tool manufacturers were showi...
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International METAV Press Forum hosted by Phoenix Contact- Communication is the key
International METAV Press Forum hosted by Phoenix Contact- Communication...
International METAV Press Forum hosted by Phoenix Contact- Communication is the key
From 20 to 24 February 2018, the METAV in Düsseldorf will be the venue for spotlighting modern technologies, services and trends in the world of metalworking. Besides exhibits and keynote topics themed around the value added chain, the “Areas” will spotlight solutions from fields such as tool and mo...
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