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.
Safety as a strategic process – METAV Safety Day provides insights into machine tool safety concepts
Safety as a strategic process – METAV Safety Day...
Safety as a strategic process – METAV Safety Day provides insights into machine tool...
The European Machinery Directive is probably the most important set of machine safety regulations; it is currently being reviewed. The EU Commission is planning a new version. However, the messages emerging from the Commission are causing unease among companies and associations alike. The underlying...
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The future is cyber-physical – METAV 2020 and VDMA Forum on Clamping Technology: Digital transformation innovations
The future is cyber-physical – METAV 2020 and VDMA...
The future is cyber-physical – METAV 2020 and VDMA Forum on Clamping Technology: Digital...
Like many a successful TV series, industry thrives on innovations that build on previous successes. This applies in particular to the clamping technology industry, the products of which are currently morphing into cyber-physical devices. Visitors to METAV 2020 can check out the current state-of-the-...
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Industry 4.0 components changing machine tools and their environment
Industry 4.0 components changing machine tools and their environment
Industry 4.0 components changing machine tools and their environment
Supported by the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), the first "mav Innovation Forum Düsseldorf" will take place on 12 March 2020 as part of METAV 2020. The Forum, to be held in the Düsseldorf Congress Center, is based on the Böblingen event, which has enjoyed great success over many ye...
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Machine safety – Key topic at METAV 2020
Machine safety – Key topic at METAV 2020
Machine safety – Key topic at METAV 2020
VDMA standard sheet clarifies "Safety requirements for clamping devices in machines". Safety in machine handling will feature prominently in various forums at METAV 2020. One of the issues being discussed in Düsseldorf will be the new VDMA Standard Sheet 34192 which improves cooperation between the ...
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Protecting machine tools from cyber attacks
Protecting machine tools from cyber attacks
Protecting machine tools from cyber attacks
Data security is gaining in importance as Industry 4.0 takes shape. Automation, cloud applications and globally networked machines and components play key roles when it comes to shielding systems from external threats.
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Digital yet sustainable – How so?
Digital yet sustainable – How so?
Digital yet sustainable – How so?
Industrial processes can either be digital or sustainable – at least that is the belief of many who have not yet given the issues involved the consideration they deserve. But the VDMA Technology Forum at EMO Hannover will be proving the opposite: applied sensibly and judiciously, digitalisation can ...
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