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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The Digital Twin as a Conceptual Ideal
The Digital Twin as a Conceptual Ideal
The Digital Twin as a Conceptual Ideal
The Digital Twin as a Conceptual Ideal The digital twin is a fascinating technology. Its origins lie in the U.S. aerospace industry. Particularly due to the technological progress of information and communication technology, there is currently great momentum in the …
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Data themed around the tool ensure transparent production
Data themed around the tool ensure transparent production
Data themed around the tool ensure transparent production
High-precision tools have a key function in digital production operations. Application-tailored integration into the production sequences and purposeful processing of the tool data are the basis for up-to-the-future Industry 4.0 solutions.
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New developments in the manufacture of precision tools – On show at METAV 2020 – Measurement equipment and new technologies play key role in the toolmaking process chain
New developments in the manufacture of precision tools –...
New developments in the manufacture of precision tools – On show at METAV 2020...
Tool production demands maximum precision and quality. New technologies, such as additive processes or laser-assisted production for the fine structuring of design and functional surfaces, are increasingly being used alongside conventional manufacturing processes. Exhibitors at METAV 2020 from 10 to...
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OPC UA makes life easier for measurement technicians – METAV 2020 showcasing the integration of length measurement technology in digitalised metalworking
OPC UA makes life easier for measurement technicians –...
OPC UA makes life easier for measurement technicians – METAV 2020 showcasing the integration...
The non-proprietary communication standard OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) is currently experiencing rapid growth because the open platform facilitates the integration of new machines and devices into production. The VDMA is currently developing corresponding domain-specif...
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Vigilance – The best protection against hacking: METAV 2020 offering expert knowledge on data security – Cybersecurity Congress highlighting challenges facing the office and production environments
Vigilance – The best protection against hacking: METAV 2020...
Vigilance – The best protection against hacking: METAV 2020 offering expert knowledge on data...
Digitalisation has its price. The networking of people, machines and companies not only increases productivity and sustainability, but also raises the risk of a cyber attack. The VDMA Cybersecurity Congress at METAV 2020 on 11 March 2020 offers potential ways of resolving this dilemma. Heinz-Uwe Ger...
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umati live in Thailand Demonstration on the occasion of Metalex with SAP as new cooperation partner
umati live in Thailand Demonstration on the occasion of...
umati live in Thailand Demonstration on the occasion of Metalex with SAP as new...
From 20 to 23 November this year, 48 top German companies from the machine tool and metalworking industries were guests at Metalex in Bangkok. It is the largest metalworking trade fair in the Asean region and this year, for the first time, Germany has been named a partner country. The German present...
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Additive manufacturing being put into practice – METAV 2020 showing advances in 3D printing products and solutions
Additive manufacturing being put into practice – METAV 2020...
Additive manufacturing being put into practice – METAV 2020 showing advances in 3D printing...
There has been great deal of hype surrounding the benefits of additive manufacturing for several years now. Numerous companies have invested in machines and have been trying out the innovative manufacturing process. Such trials often represent a cost-intensive learning process, but the focus is now ...
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Machine safety – Key topic at METAV 2020
Machine safety – Key topic at METAV 2020
Machine safety – Key topic at METAV 2020
VDMA standard sheet clarifies "Safety requirements for clamping devices in machines". Safety in machine handling will feature prominently in various forums at METAV 2020. One of the issues being discussed in Düsseldorf will be the new VDMA Standard Sheet 34192 which improves cooperation between the ...
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EMO Hannover 2019 provides clarity in uncertain times Trade fair builds on successful previous event
EMO Hannover 2019 provides clarity in uncertain times Trade...
EMO Hannover 2019 provides clarity in uncertain times Trade fair builds on successful previous...
EMO Hannover 2019 closed its doors today following a six-day run. From 16 to 21 September, round about 117,000 production specialists from 150 countries convened at the world’s leading tradeshow for the metalworking industry. “This EMO Hannover 2019 built on the success of our boom year in 2017,” re...
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