In an era of rapid globalization and technological advancement, German machine tools empower manufacturers to overcome present and future challenges, ensuring continuous technical progress.

What sets the German machine tool industry apart isn’t just the products themselves, but the comprehensive solutions and services offered alongside them. This holistic approach has earned German manufacturers a global reputation for quality and reliability. The legacy of Made in Germany is set to thrive and endure for generations to come.

Key to this ongoing success are several critical factors:

• A highly skilled workforce
• A robust national infrastructure
• A strong network of innovative suppliers
• Collaborative relationships with discerning customers, often leading to joint development and testing of new solutions
• Pioneering research teams that incorporate the latest scientific discoveries into machine tool production

These advantages position the German machine tool industry among the top global producers and exporters, supporting customers worldwide in achieving and maintaining operational success.

Taiwan is a significant player in the global machine tool industry, with both domestic manufacturers and international companies making substantial investments. The nation’s strategic initiatives and growing industrial base are driving advancements in the sector, positioning Taiwan as a key hub for innovation and production.

To remain competitive in global markets, industrial enterprises in Taiwan rely heavily on modern and efficient machine tools. Germany is number 4 of the most important suppliers for Taiwan’s industry. In 2025, Germany delivered machine tool technology, including parts and accessories, valued at 38 million euros. The primary machine categories shipped to Taiwan in 2025 included eroding machines, forming machine tools as well as gear cutting and finishing machines.

With its extensive expertise in all areas of international metalworking, the German machine tool industry remains a valuable partner for Taiwan’s industrial sector. It regularly demonstrates its capabilities to Taiwan’s customers, particularly at events such as TMTS and Timtos in Taiwan.

VDW headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, represents the interests of Germany’s machine tool industry worldwide. In collaboration with the Machine Tools and Manufacturing Systems sector of VDMA, VDW supports around 290 primarily mid-sized companies, which collectively generate around 90 percent of the industry’s total revenue.

For more than 130 years, VDW has served as the industry’s voice to the public, political leaders, business partners, and the academic community. Leveraging its deep expertise, VDW provides its members with valuable insights, advice, and support on a wide range of industry-related issues.

Exhibitions and Trade Fairs

VDW is one of the few industry associations worldwide that organizes exhibitions for the international machine tool industry. With decades of experience, VDW delivers high-quality events under its A fair by VDW seal. Among the flagship events it organizes are:

GrindingHub: The international event for grinding technology, held in cooperation with Messe Stuttgart. The next edition is set for May 5 to 8, 2026.

www.grindinghub.de/en

GrindingHub Americas: The GrindingHub Americas will be the first and as yet only trade fair in America dedicated exclusively to grinding technology. As well as GrindingHub Stuttgart, Germany, it is organized by the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), Messe Stuttgart and Swissmem (Swiss Association of the Machinery, Electrical and Metal Industries). The three organizers will bring the successful concept from Germany into the American market. The premiere will take place from May 18 to 20, 2027.

www.messe-stuttgart.de/en/grindinghub-americas

NORTEC: VDW’s own international exhibition for production and manufacturing technologies in cooperation with Messe Stuttgart, taking place in Hamburg next time in 2028.

www.messe-stuttgart.de/nortec/en

EMO Hannover: The global trade fair for production technology, hosted on behalf of Cecimo (the European Association of Manufacturing Technologies). The next event is scheduled for 2029.

emo-hannover.com

In addition, VDW supports its members’ participation in key international trade fairs. It helps companies access official joint participation programs supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, providing vital assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to enter new markets.

Contact:
VDW
Phone +49 69 756081-0
vdw@vdw.de
https://vdw.de/en

EMO Hannover is a key event for the manufacturing industry, offering extensive insight into the global market for metalworking technology. It plays a significant role in introducing new products, manufacturing solutions, and services.

EMO Hannover fosters innovation, facilitates important discussions, and supports the development of new business partnerships. Exhibitors include leading global companies from 45 countries, while visitors represent around 140 nations, covering key sectors such as machinery and plant engineering, automotive and its suppliers, aerospace, precision mechanics, shipbuilding, medical technology, tool and mould making, steel, and lightweight construction.

As a central meeting point for industry and production technology, EMO Hannover supports modernization in manufacturing, even after the event. It provides a comprehensive overview for participants, helping them make informed decisions. Throughout the year, it serves as a platform for cross-industry dialogue and networking opportunities.

Contact:
Mr. Martin GÖBEL
Phone +49 69 756081-54
m.goebel@vdw.de

EMO Hannover is a key event for the manufacturing industry, offering extensive insight into the global market for metalworking technology. It plays a significant role in introducing new products, manufacturing solutions, and services.

EMO Hannover fosters innovation, facilitates important discussions, and supports the development of new business partnerships. Exhibitors include leading global companies from 45 countries, while visitors represent around 140 nations, covering key sectors such as machinery and plant engineering, automotive and its suppliers, aerospace, precision mechanics, shipbuilding, medical technology, tool and mould making, steel, and lightweight construction.

As a central meeting point for industry and production technology, EMO Hannover supports modernization in manufacturing, even after the event. It provides a comprehensive overview for participants, helping them make informed decisions. Throughout the year, it serves as a platform for cross-industry dialogue and networking opportunities.

Visitor registration

Contact:
Mr. Martin GÖBEL
Phone +49 69 756081-54
m.goebel@vdw.de

umati (universal machine technology interface) is the global initiative for open communication interfaces for the machine building industries and their customers. Machine builders, software producers, component suppliers, and users unite in a strong community to promote the use of open, standardized interfaces based on OPC UA companion specifications. umati ensures uniform implementation, provides a platform for sharing experience, and creates visibility in the market.

umati facilitates the exchange of data between machines, components and installations and its integration into customer- and user-specific IT ecosystems – easily, seamlessly and securely.

OPC UA provides a communication framework between devices on the shop floor. Standardized data models, which are defined in OPC UA Companion Specifications, can be easily supplemented with customer- and manufacturer specific data. For machinery, the main companion specification is the OPC UA for Machinery, which contains basic modules for the machine interface. These modules are crucial for the entire machine and plant engineering sector. The OPC UA for Machine Tools represents a major milestone for the machine tool sector.

umati live demonstration

Contact:
Mr. Götz GÖRISCH
Phone +49 69 756081-64
info@umati.org
www.umati.org