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.
Harnessing the power of AI compensate for the shortage of skilled workers
Harnessing the power of AI compensate for the shortage...
Harnessing the power of AI compensate for the shortage of skilled workers
Digitalization is a driver and enabler of progress and competitive advantage in industry. Combining data with specialized algorithms creates Artificial Intelligence (AI). Are you still faxing? In this case, digitalization has probably not yet fully arrived at your company. For …
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Robot installations soar
Robot installations soar
Robot installations soar
Companies are investing heavily in automation to maintain productivity and competitiveness, increase resilience and flexibility, or simply to keep pace with rising demand.
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Sustainable production thanks to digitization
Sustainable production thanks to digitization
Sustainable production thanks to digitization
Digitization can increase sustainability through smart business models. This is the conclusion of the "Digital Business Models" working group of the German government's Industrie 4.0 platform.
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German flagship industry under pressure
German flagship industry under pressure
German flagship industry under pressure
The automotive industry is one of the flagship industries in Germany. It is a driver of innovation for international competitors and also for the production technology of which it is the largest customer. At present, it is facing major challenges …
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IT vs OT – Why IT security doesn’t work in production
IT vs OT – Why IT security doesn’t work...
IT vs OT – Why IT security doesn’t work in production
In 2020, the German economy was estimated to suffer 223.5 billion euros in damages due to data theft, espionage and sabotage (Bitkom, 2021).
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Canada is major importer of machine tools
Canada is major importer of machine tools
Canada is major importer of machine tools
Canada is one of the 20 most important export markets for the German machine tool industry. With a volume of 1.27 billion euros (2021), the country is the third largest machine tool market on the American continent and the twelfth …
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