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.

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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Cobots – Successful collaboration between man and robot
Cobots – Successful collaboration between man and robot
Cobots – Successful collaboration between man and robot
Robotics and automation are among the key technologies for ensuring lasting international success. Cobots interact directly with humans and give manufacturing companies a competitive edge in the market. At EMO Hannover 2019, trade visitors will find countless automation solutions and collaborative r...
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Amendate: smart software at EMO Hannover
Amendate: smart software at EMO Hannover
Amendate: smart software at EMO Hannover
Relieving engineers of tiresome routines and unleashing their creativity: the goal of Amendate GmbH from Paderborn is to take additive manufacturing to the next level. The new company is planning to have its latest piece of software ready for market in time for the EMO Hannover trade fair where it w...
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Lightweight construction is key technology for global sustainability
Lightweight construction is key technology for global sustainability
Lightweight construction is key technology for global sustainability
Intelligent lightweight solutions are increasingly gaining ground in machine tool construction. The main focuses are on new geometries and materials as well as simulation and 3D printing. Exhibitors at EMO Hannover will be showing how products can be designed and manufactured to meet lightweight and...
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