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Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW), Frankfurt am Main

German manufacturers of forming technology hit the ground running
German manufacturers of forming technology hit the ground running
German manufacturers of forming technology hit the ground running

Frankfurt am Main, 8 May 2018. – In the first quarter of 2018, order bookings at the German manufacturers of forming technology rose by 23 per cent in comparison to the previous year’s equivalent period. Domestic orders increased by 26 per cent. Export orders were up by 21 per cent.
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EMO Hannover (18. bis 23. September 2017) - Weltleitmesse der Metallbearbeitung. mav industrie 4.0 area: Experten präsentieren Praxislösungen zur Digitalisierung Ihrer Fertigung (FRAUNHOFER IPA, Halle 25, Stand B60WGP

Smart technologies are driving tomorrow’s production
Smart technologies are driving tomorrow’s production
Smart technologies are driving tomorrow’s production

The EMO Hannover 2019, the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking industry, will be held from 16 to 21 September under the motto of “Smart technologies driving tomorrow’s production”. It will thus be concentrating on the current paradigm shift in industrial production operations, which are ...
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METAV 2018, Düsseldorf

METAV 2018 confirms ongoing economic boom in metalworking
METAV 2018 confirms ongoing economic boom in metalworking
METAV 2018 confirms ongoing economic boom in metalworking

METAV 2018 – the 20th International Exhibition for Metalworking Technologies – ends today after five eventful days. “The quality of the customers is encouragingly high. And we have succeeded in selling our machines here too”: this is how Reiner Hammerl, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at In...
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Mapal, Aalen, (Hall 14, stand D 31) shows custom tools for machining stator housings for electric motors and parts from the automotive industry.

METAV 2018 starts under optimum macro-economic conditions – focus on Industry 4.0
METAV 2018 starts under optimum macro-economic conditions – focus...
METAV 2018 starts under optimum macro-economic conditions – focus on Industry 4.0

Today, the METAV 2018 – 20th International Exhibition for Metalworking Technologies – opened its gates. Until Saturday, 560 exhibitors from 24 countries will be showcasing their machines, solutions and services in all areas of industrial production. “Above all, we are expecting visitors from North R...
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