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
16. December 2019
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 13 March in Düsseldorf will be highlighting crucial aspects in the manufacture of precision tools. …OPC UA makes life easier for measurement technicians METAV 2020 showcasing the integration of length measurement technology in digitalised metalworking
16. December 2019
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-specific information models ("Companion Specifications") for length measurement technology. Trade visitors will be able to receive first-hand information from…EMO Hannover 2019 provides clarity in uncertain times Trade fair builds on successful previous event
23. September 2019
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,” reported EMO General Commissioner Carl Martin Welcker.…AI continuing to gain ground: Awards presented to winners of the “Founder Competition – Digital Innovation” at EMO 2019 in Hanover, Germany
23. September 2019
Improving energy management through artificial intelligence, using a smartphone for virtual sewing patterns, or saving human lives with a digitalised process chain: these are just some of the unique ideas with which start-ups were able to convince the jury of the "Founder Competition – Digital Innovations" organised by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and…Global machine tool community paving the way for Industry 4.0
19. September 2019
Extensive international involvement in VDW's umati presentation at EMO Hannover 2019 70 companies from ten countries have connected 110 machines and 28 value-added services at EMO Hannover 2019 via the umati standard interface. "umati is opening up a new chapter in production," says Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Prokop, Chairman of the VDW (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenhersteller – German…EMO Hannover 2019 boosting investment levels with array of new technologies
19. September 2019
Andreas Scheuer, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, opens the world's leading trade fair for metalworking Andreas Scheuer, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructre, together with Lower Saxony's First Minister Stephan Weil, Member of the Board of Management of Deutsche Telekom Adel Al-Saleh, Cecimo President Dr. Roland Feichtl and EMO General Commissioner Carl…
