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.
Supply chains – From endurance test to new alliances
Supply chains – From endurance test to new alliances
Supply chains – From endurance test to new alliances
The reliability of supply chains has become one of the major topics of discussion since the beginning of the corona pandemic. Some organisations are struggling to procure masks and vaccines, others are having to contend with suppliers with furloughed employees or disruptions in the raw materials mar...
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Automation – the digital order of the day
Automation – the digital order of the day
Automation – the digital order of the day
"Falling quantities, a shortage of skilled workers, and now corona – how am I supposed to machine any components effectively?" Answers to this question will be provided at METAV reloaded 2020. Two words which are certain to be heard in many conversations and meetings in March 2021 are: automation an...
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let’s talk about innovation: METAV web sessions start regularly from October
let’s talk about innovation: METAV web sessions start regularly...
let’s talk about innovation: METAV web sessions start regularly from October
Under the headline "let's talk about innovation", METAV web sessions on various topics will be held regularly from October 2020.
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Are grinding machine safety guards overdesigned?
Are grinding machine safety guards overdesigned?
Are grinding machine safety guards overdesigned?
Guards on grinding machines are particularly important for ensuring operator safety. Grinding wheels seldom burst, but when they do, there is a great risk of serious injury to the machine operator. Recent studies suggest, however, that the enclosures commonly used in gear grinding machines (for exam...
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Data themed around the tool ensure transparent production
Data themed around the tool ensure transparent production
Data themed around the tool ensure transparent production
High-precision tools have a key function in digital production operations. Application-tailored integration into the production sequences and purposeful processing of the tool data are the basis for up-to-the-future Industry 4.0 solutions.
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Cool technology – Special Youth Show presenting careers in mechanical and plant engineering
Cool technology – Special Youth Show presenting careers in...
Cool technology – Special Youth Show presenting careers in mechanical and plant engineering
School students will be able to see for themselves how a Formula 1 racing car is created in the Special Youth Show at this year's METAV in Düsseldorf from 10 to 13 March 2020. Together with various partners, the Youth Education and Development Foundation for Mechanical Engineering (NWS) will be pres...
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