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.
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Grinding for the title
Grinding for the title
Grinding for the title
Final of the young talent competition "Grinder of the Year" live at GrindingHub
Sanding technology is precision work. Fabian Grossmann grabs the magnifying glass and examines the surface of the milling cutter that has just been ground.
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Pressure for change reaches the grinding technology industry
Pressure for change reaches the grinding technology industry
Pressure for change reaches the grinding technology industry
It is not only the pronounced changes in the automotive sector that are currently forcing many companies in the grinding industry to realign their strategy. Precise surface treatment comes at the end of nearly every metal working process and has decisive effects on the quality and functionality of p...
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The cloud is not the only solution
The cloud is not the only solution
The cloud is not the only solution
Machine manufacturers showcasing security solutions for digital grinding processes at GrindingHub
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Gradual shift to automated grinding
Gradual shift to automated grinding
Gradual shift to automated grinding
Incorporating manual grinding, polishing or brushing processes into automated production might sound good on paper, but it is very difficult to achieve in practice. More and more machine manufacturers are responding to this challenge by offering grinding technology combined with flexible automation ...
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Precision grinding ensures smooth and efficient running in electric vehicles
Precision grinding ensures smooth and efficient running in electric...
Precision grinding ensures smooth and efficient running in electric vehicles
A cyclist out in the countryside on an e-bike would rather hear birdsong than annoying noises from the bike's drive unit. Smooth running is also an important factor in electric cars. The electric motor is much quieter than a diesel or petrol engine, meaning that unpleasant noises are more noticeable...
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![WFL zeigt mit dem Komplettbearbeitungszentrum M80X(-G), wie die Bearbeitungsprozesse Drehen, Fräsen und Schleifen auf einer Maschine vereint werden können. Eine Getriebewelle für den Großmotorenbau mit einem Gewicht von 2300 kg verdeutlicht eindrucksvoll die Möglichkeiten der Werkzeugmaschine, welche selbst stolze 38 t Eigengewicht verfügt.————————————————————————WFL (Austria), Hall 13/ Booth B51: With the complete machining center M80X(-G), WFL shows how the machining processes turning, milling and grinding can be combined on one machine. A gear shaft for large engine construction with a weight of 2300 kg impressively illustrates the possibilities of the machine tool, which itself has a proud 38 t dead weight.](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-720x480.jpg)
Paths to automated and sustainable production
Paths to automated and sustainable production
Paths to automated and sustainable production
EMO Hannover 2023 (18 to 23 September) was held under the banner of Innovate Manufacturing. The key topics at this year’s leading trade fair for production technology were automated production, sustainability and the networking of machines with other production systems. Visitors were once again trea...
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