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.
Smart savings through efficient process control
Smart savings through efficient process control
Smart savings through efficient process control
Even before the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, rising energy costs were putting pressure on the manufacturing sector. Germany has long had the highest prices for industrial electricity in Europe. At the same time, all companies are being called upon to reduce their carbon emissions significantly a...
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Complex manufacturing methods for medical technology
Complex manufacturing methods for medical technology
Complex manufacturing methods for medical technology
More and more manufacturing companies are expanding their product portfolios and service offerings in order to attract a broader customer base. This gives production companies greater independence from sectors such as the automotive or aerospace industries.
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Association informations about the war in Ukraine
Association informations about the war in Ukraine
Association informations about the war in Ukraine
The machinery and plant engineering sector condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The VDMA will support its member companies in word and deed in order to master the many challenges that are now arising.
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“Grinding community to meet in Stuttgart”
“Grinding community to meet in Stuttgart”
“Grinding community to meet in Stuttgart”
Stuttgart is set to become the international hub for grinding technology and superfinishing from 17 to 20 May 2022 – which is how the GrindingHub, organized by the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) in cooperation with Messe Stuttgart and Swissmem, defines itself.
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Automation raising grinding technology productivity
Automation raising grinding technology productivity
Automation raising grinding technology productivity
Fine machining requires a great deal of intuition. That is why many companies still take care of grinding and polishing manually. However, this can quickly become a source of high costs and inconsistencies, especially in series production. Automation solutions deliver reproducible quality at all tim...
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New toolmaking technology
New toolmaking technology
New toolmaking technology
"It’s time to wake up," says Professor Wolfgang Boos, Managing Director of WBA Tooling Academy Aachen GmbH, Germany, addressing the tool construction industry. He is drawing attention to the vital role which digitalized process chains will play in the future. However, tools and molds are still made ...
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