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.
![The shavings which are produced when machining using minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) are virtually residue-free and can be recycled directly.](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/10-01_Bielomatik_Teaser-720x480.jpg)
Dry machining and MQL conquering more and more applications
Dry machining and MQL conquering more and more applications
Dry machining and MQL conquering more and more applications
Production managers in manufacturing often have to ask themselves: should we continue with conventional machining and coolant lubricants, or do dry machining or minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) represent viable alternatives? Several factors influence this decision. In Part 1 of this two-part serie...
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![Artificial Intelligence uses a fully automatic laser system to analyse the removal of cut sheet metal parts – initially unsuccessfully, but ultimately successfully – and automates the procedure using the resulting data.](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Trumpf_KI_Maschine_teaser_en-720x480.jpg)
Doomed to fail without AI?
Doomed to fail without AI?
Doomed to fail without AI?
The headline is intentionally provocative. According to a 2018 study by Boston Consulting, China, Japan and the USA have been upgrading their artificial intelligence (AI) systems for some time now, meaning that Europe urgently needs to take action. Prof. Jörg Krüger, Head of the Industrial Automatio...
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![The Xeidana software, which was developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) in Chemnitz, provides users with a solution package that can take care of various tasks ranging from data acquisition to automated quality control. Foto: IWU](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Xeidana_IWU-Chemnitz-Teaser_eng-720x480.jpg)
High-quality sensor data is a crucial requirement for Industry 4.0
High-quality sensor data is a crucial requirement for Industry...
High-quality sensor data is a crucial requirement for Industry 4.0
The use of appropriate sensor technology in production is a basic prerequisite for the implementation of Industry 4.0. It collects data on process and machine status as it arises and makes it available for various process-relevant information services and workflows. However, the costs of sensor tech...
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![Astrophysicists Theo Steininger and Maksim Greiner are looking for new applications for artificial intelligence software that has already proven itself in the automotive industry. Photo: Erium](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Erium_KI-Einsatz_en-720x480.jpg)
Metalworking inspired by the stars: Astrophysicists looking to optimise milling
Metalworking inspired by the stars: Astrophysicists looking to optimise...
Metalworking inspired by the stars: Astrophysicists looking to optimise milling
Recently, even astrophysicists have started taking an interest in EMO Hannover. Garching-based Dr. Theo Steininger and Dr. Maksim Greiner, former PhD students at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Garching, have developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) software that makes use of the latest s...
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![In Schmalkalden, GFE presented tool carriers which are produced with a layered construction. This reduces the overall weight of the tools, yet results in a lower tendency to vibrate, especially at higher speeds. Photo: GFE](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/05-02-Schichtaufbau-eng.jpeg)
Clever reactions to smart mixed constructions
Clever reactions to smart mixed constructions
Clever reactions to smart mixed constructions
The times of using just one material in lightweight construction are now over. In demand now are intelligent, mixed construction methods – based on layers of plastic, aluminium or steel, for example. But how can hybrid components, the properties of which change with each layer of material, be machin...
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![The EMO World Tour begins on January 15, 2019. It will lead from Asia via Europe and the Americas once around the world. In total, 39 press conferences are planned in 34 countries.](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EMO-Flugzeug-848x565en-720x480.jpg)
EMO-Logo in 3D: a unique specimen for the EMO World Tour
EMO-Logo in 3D: a unique specimen for the EMO...
EMO-Logo in 3D: a unique specimen for the EMO World Tour
The EMO Hannover World Tour begins in mid-January 2019. Start is Vietnam. The next stops are Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. This will be followed by 35 further events in 30 countries until June. Representatives of the EMO organiser VDW (Ger-man Machine Tool Builders’ Association) and its cooperat...
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