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.

CIMT 2025 – Registration only open for a short time
CIMT 2025 – Registration only open for a short...
CIMT 2025 – Registration only open for a short time
CIMT 2025 will take place in Beijing from April 21 to 26, 2025. For the first time, the Beijing New International Exhibition Center Phase II will be the venue for China's leading trade fair for machine tools and supplier industries.
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Developing tools with artificial intelligence
Developing tools with artificial intelligence
Developing tools with artificial intelligence
In the Priority Program (SPP) 2422 “Data-driven modelling in forming technology”, the Institute of Forming Technology and Machines (IFUM) at Leibniz Universität Hannover, together with the Institute of Industrial Manufacturing and Factory Operation (IFF) at the University of Stuttgart and the Fraunh...
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The Deadline to Apply for the Machine Tools Innovation Awards 2024 is Quickly Approaching
The Deadline to Apply for the Machine Tools Innovation...
The Deadline to Apply for the Machine Tools Innovation Awards 2024 is Quickly Approaching
The Machine Tools Innovation Awards (MTI Awards), 2024 edition is open for entries until 2 September 2024.
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More transparency in the life cycle assessment with PCR!
More transparency in the life cycle assessment with PCR!
More transparency in the life cycle assessment with PCR!
The Executive Board of the VDW is committed to improving the environmental performance of machine tools. By developing specific Product Category Rules (PCR), we want to create a standardized basis for calculating the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). This will ensure greater transparency and comparabi...
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Grinding for the title
Grinding for the title
Grinding for the title
Final of the young talent competition "Grinder of the Year" live at GrindingHub
Sanding technology is precision work. Fabian Grossmann grabs the magnifying glass and examines the surface of the milling cutter that has just been ground.
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Pressure for change reaches the grinding technology industry
Pressure for change reaches the grinding technology industry
Pressure for change reaches the grinding technology industry
It is not only the pronounced changes in the automotive sector that are currently forcing many companies in the grinding industry to realign their strategy. Precise surface treatment comes at the end of nearly every metal working process and has decisive effects on the quality and functionality of p...
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