Blog & Technical Papers
VDW’s team comprises experts in their respective specialist fields who actively contribute their knowledge and expertise to numerous national and international contexts. They provide valuable information on ongoing trends, industry news, and captivating events, although the intervals may vary. Of particular interest are the specialist articles related to our trade fairs, namely NORTEC and EMO Hannover, which offer well-founded insights into the latest developments within the German machine tool industry and its surrounding ecosystem.
 
            
            
            
                
                     VDW position paper on the EU’s Cyber Security Act (CRA) 
                     VDW position paper on the EU’s Cyber Security Act... 
                     VDW position paper on the EU’s Cyber Security Act (CRA) 
                
            
                    
                The VDW has published a position paper on the introduction of the CRA. On the one hand, this important legislation ensures fair conditions for the use of software and ‘products with digital elements’, which is appreciated. However, the timeframe for …            
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                     Length measurement technology: Interface standard boosts automation 
                     Length measurement technology: Interface standard boosts automation 
                     Length measurement technology: Interface standard boosts automation 
                
            
                    
                From 22 to 26 September 2025, interested visitors can find out at EMO Hannover how the I++ DME 2.5 standard interface can benefit the digital factory.            
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                     Implementing sustainability permanently 
                     Implementing sustainability permanently 
                     Implementing sustainability permanently 
                
            
                    
                Exhibitors at EMO Hannover 2025 present solutions and processes.             
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                     Low-emission brake disk: Best practice in data-driven production 
                     Low-emission brake disk: Best practice in data-driven production 
                     Low-emission brake disk: Best practice in data-driven production 
                
            
                    
                Low-emission braking systems thanks to innovative materials and processes            
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                     The future of automobiles begins in production 
                     The future of automobiles begins in production 
                     The future of automobiles begins in production 
                
            
                    
                Transformations in the automotive industry through automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence            
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                     Innovative materials increase sustainability in the factory 
                     Innovative materials increase sustainability in the factory 
                     Innovative materials increase sustainability in the factory 
                
            
                    
                Metal foam and PFAS substitution improve ecological footprint            
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