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.
“Real” smart automation
“Real” smart automation
“Real” smart automation
EMO Hannover 2025 showcases unique solutions with direct added value.
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Demand for machine tools has stalled
Demand for machine tools has stalled
Demand for machine tools has stalled
Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the third quarter of 2024 were 16 percent down on the same period last year. Orders from Germany fell by 17 percent whereas those from abroad dropped by 15 percent. Orders received in the first three quarters of 2024 were 23 percent down on the ...
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Strong demand for EMO Hannover 2025
Strong demand for EMO Hannover 2025
Strong demand for EMO Hannover 2025
The early-booking phase - EMO 2025
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50 years of EMO – a success story
50 years of EMO – a success story
50 years of EMO – a success story
Continuous development into the world's leading trade fair for production technology
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CIMT 2025 – Registration only open for a short time
CIMT 2025 – Registration only open for a short...
CIMT 2025 – Registration only open for a short time
CIMT 2025 will take place in Beijing from April 21 to 26, 2025. For the first time, the Beijing New International Exhibition Center Phase II will be the venue for China's leading trade fair for machine tools and supplier industries.
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Developing tools with artificial intelligence
Developing tools with artificial intelligence
Developing tools with artificial intelligence
In the Priority Program (SPP) 2422 “Data-driven modelling in forming technology”, the Institute of Forming Technology and Machines (IFUM) at Leibniz Universität Hannover, together with the Institute of Industrial Manufacturing and Factory Operation (IFF) at the University of Stuttgart and the Fraunh...
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