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![Information can be shared more conveniently via OPC UA, enabling detailed feedback to be received immediately. Photo: Wenzel Group](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/11_04_Wenzel_SF_87_Z_K-150x150.jpg)
Information can be shared more conveniently via OPC UA, enabling detailed feedback to be received immediately. Photo: Wenzel Group
![The communication and interface standard OPC UA represents a promising means of significantly reducing the work and costs involved in integrating measurement solutions in production. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/teaseropcua-150x150.jpg)
The communication and interface standard OPC UA represents a promising means of significantly reducing the work and costs involved in integrating measurement solutions in production. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik
![OPC UA Companion Specifications facilitate the configuration of machines and their data transfers. They also simplify the communication with IT systems as a means of improving the planning and control of production processes. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/11_02_Carl_Zeiss_EDM_Anlage_Gesamt-150x150.jpg)
OPC UA Companion Specifications facilitate the configuration of machines and their data transfers. They also simplify the communication with IT systems as a means of improving the planning and control of production processes. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik
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11 01 Carl Zeiss CenterMax Production
![The open communication standard allows useful knowledge from measuring sequences and manufacturing processes to be combined and used for prompt compensation of the processing machines – yielding fewer rejects and missing parts as well as greater cost-effectiveness for the customer. Photo: Wenzel Group](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/11_03_Wenzel_WM_MMA_Asien-150x150.jpg)
The open communication standard allows useful knowledge from measuring sequences and manufacturing processes to be combined and used for prompt compensation of the processing machines – yielding fewer rejects and missing parts as well as greater cost-effectiveness for the customer. Photo: Wenzel Group
![The communication and interface standard OPC UA represents a promising means of significantly reducing the work and costs involved in integrating measurement solutions in production. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/11_01_Carl_Zeiss_CenterMax_production-150x150.jpg)
The communication and interface standard OPC UA represents a promising means of significantly reducing the work and costs involved in integrating measurement solutions in production. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik
![Look out! Cyberattacks can be prevented by training employees in the company or online - or at least by reducing the impact. Photo: Siemens](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/teaser-2-150x150.jpg)
Look out! Cyberattacks can be prevented by training employees in the company or online – or at least by reducing the impact. Photo: Siemens
![Look out! Cyberattacks can be prevented by training employees in the company or online - or at least by reducing the impact. Photo: Siemens](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TrainingSiemems-150x150.jpg)
Look out! Cyberattacks can be prevented by training employees in the company or online – or at least by reducing the impact. Photo: Siemens
![Steffen Zimmermann, Head of Competence Center Industrial Security at VDMA: "IT not only makes machines smart and interactive, but also more susceptible to cyber attacks". Photo: VDMA](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SteffenZimmermann-150x150.jpg)
Steffen Zimmermann, Head of Competence Center Industrial Security at VDMA: “IT not only makes machines smart and interactive, but also more susceptible to cyber attacks”. Photo: VDMA
![Heinz-Uwe Gernhard, IT Security and Application (C/TED1) at Robert Bosch GmbH: "In today's networked world, nobody is safe from a cyber attack. A change of heart must take place here." Photo: Bosch](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Heinz-UweGernhard-150x150.jpg)
Heinz-Uwe Gernhard, IT Security and Application (C/TED1) at Robert Bosch GmbH: “In today’s networked world, nobody is safe from a cyber attack. A change of heart must take place here.” Photo: Bosch
![Dr. Alexander Broos](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bild_metalex_2019-11-26-2-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Alexander Broos
![The Baden-Württemberg-based tool specialists are offering additively manufactured coolant discs for their reaming system. These ensure reliable chip control and long tool life. Photo: Horn/Sauermann](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/teaser_eng-150x150.jpg)
The Baden-Württemberg-based tool specialists are offering additively manufactured coolant discs for their reaming system. These ensure reliable chip control and long tool life. Photo: Horn/Sauermann
![The Baden-Württemberg-based tool specialists are offering additively manufactured coolant discs for their reaming system. These ensure reliable chip control and long tool life. Photo: Horn/Sauermann](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Paul-Horn-GmbH-Reibsystem-1-150x150.jpg)
The Baden-Württemberg-based tool specialists are offering additively manufactured coolant discs for their reaming system. These ensure reliable chip control and long tool life. Photo: Horn/Sauermann
![Detailed view of the 3D-printed coolant attachment. This ensures flow-optimised supply to the cutting edge. Photo: Horn/Sauermann](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Paul-Horn-GmbH-Detail-Kühlmittel-Aufsatz-1-150x150.jpg)
Detailed view of the 3D-printed coolant attachment. This ensures flow-optimised supply to the cutting edge. Photo: Horn/Sauermann
![Time exposure of a planetary gear during the formation process. The component is built up layer by layer in a metal powder bed using a laser. Photo: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Fraunhofer-ILT-Planetengetriebe-1-150x150.jpg)
Time exposure of a planetary gear during the formation process. The component is built up layer by layer in a metal powder bed using a laser. Photo: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen
![Special requirements – including high temperatures – apply when 3D printing clamping technology. AMF's zero point clamping modules, which are specially adapted to additive manufacturing, fulfil these conditions and also accelerate the setup processes. Photo: AMF](https://vdw.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AMF-Andreas-Maier-Fellbach-Nullpunktspannsystem-1-150x150.jpg)
Special requirements – including high temperatures – apply when 3D printing clamping technology. AMF’s zero point clamping modules, which are specially adapted to additive manufacturing, fulfil these conditions and also accelerate the setup processes. Photo: AMF