METAVs favourite: stand cookies!
An eventful year is drawing to a close. The days are getting shorter, the nights colder and contemplation is coming. But Christmas time is also time for cookies. That’s why we went to the bakery and baked our favourite cookies: Stand cookies! You may have seen them on social media… With combined forces from the…
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
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
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…