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Bountiful orders for the German machine tool industry
Bountiful orders for the German machine tool industry
Bountiful orders for the German machine tool industry
In the fourth quarter of 2017, the German machine tool industry’s order bookings increased by 24 per cent in comparison to the preceding year’s equivalent period. Domestic orders were up by 48 per cent. Orders from abroad rose by 13 per cent. For 2017, there is an overall plus of eight per cent: dom...
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German machine tool industry achieves another production record
German machine tool industry achieves another production record
German machine tool industry achieves another production record
The German machine tool industry is setting one production record after another.” With this good news, Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Prokop, Chairman of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), Frankfurt am Main, opened the organisation’s annual press conference. In 2017, the sector achieved growth o...
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Clamping devices of the future at the METAV 2018
Clamping devices of the future at the METAV 2018
Clamping devices of the future at the METAV 2018
A skilful choice of clamping devices for tool and workpiece avoids expensive change-over times and helps to utilise the machine tool’s potentials more effectively. This means: optimal clamping devices can substantially improve productivity in the manufacturing operation. The Precision Tool Associati...
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Risk-awareness does not suffice in the digital shadow world
Risk-awareness does not suffice in the digital shadow world
Risk-awareness does not suffice in the digital shadow world
“There is strong shadow where there is much light.” This well-known quote from Goethe also applies to the digital transformation: not only does data communication benefit the company concerned, it also lures the data thief. The “risks of the digital shadow world” will be illuminated by VDMA security...
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METAV 2018 to showcase innovations in grinding
METAV 2018 to showcase innovations in grinding
METAV 2018 to showcase innovations in grinding
Under the aegis of this year’s METAV in Düsseldorf, the 7th Dortmund Grinding Seminar “METAV-Special 2018” will be held on 22 and 23 February 2018. The seminar will be hosted by the Institute of Machining Technology (ISF) at Dortmund University of Applied Science in conjunction with the VDW (German ...
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Inside 3D Printing: sounding out the future
Inside 3D Printing: sounding out the future
Inside 3D Printing: sounding out the future
As soon as the first devices appeared for private users, a veritable hype surrounded 3D printing. But there’s a whole lot more behind additive manufacturing than a plaything at the breakfast table, as demonstrated by the Inside 3D Printing International Specialised Conference, to be held in Düsseldo...
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