AI continuing to gain ground: Awards presented to winners of the “Founder Competition – Digital Innovation” at EMO 2019 in Hanover, Germany

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…

EMO Hannover 2019 boosting investment levels with array of new technologies

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…

Doomed to fail without AI?

EMO Hannover 2019: Applying an “engineering approach” to the systematic use of artificial intelligence  The headline is intentionally provocative. According to a 2018 study by Boston Consulting, China, Japan and the USA have been upgrading their artificial intelligence (AI) systems for some time now, meaning that Europe urgently needs to take action. Prof. Jörg Krüger,…

Cobots – Successful collaboration between man and robot

EMO Hannover 2019 showcasing robotic and automation solutions for manufacturers  Robotics and automation are among the key technologies for ensuring lasting international success. Cobots interact directly with humans and give manufacturing companies a competitive edge in the market. At EMO Hannover 2019, trade visitors will find countless automation solutions and collaborative robots aimed at enhancing…

Reducing CO2 levels with artificial intelligence

45 start-ups showcasing their strength at EMO Hannover  Frankfurt am Main, 10 September 2019. – Start-ups are in great demand at EMO Hannover 2019. The world’s leading trade fair for metalworking has further increased its commitment to young companies by spotlighting the sector as a lighthouse project. Eight companies have already registered for the joint…

New technologies kindling future business

EMO Hannover 2019 to devote separate forum to future technologies Frankfurt am Main, 10 September 2019. – The term “Industrial Internet of Things” (IIoT) covers a whole range of new technologies that open up innovative production possibilities. This will provide the basis for new areas of business. The importance of IIoT should not be underestimated…

Smart software at EMO Hannover

Frankfurt am Main, 03. september 2019. – Relieving engineers of tiresome routines and unleashing their creativity: the goal of AMendate GmbH from Paderborn is to take additive manufacturing to the next level. The new company is planning to have its latest piece of software ready for market in time for the EMO Hannover trade fair where…

Countdown to EMO Hannover 2019

The EMO in a nutshell – The EMO Hannover 2019 Preview provides a foretaste of the world’s leading trade fair for the metalworking industry Hanover, 03 september2019. More than 80 journalists from over 30 countries and from all media genres will be guests at the EMO Hannover 2019 Preview on July 3/4. There they will…

Manufacturers making increased use of dry machining and MQL

EMO Hannover 2019 helping with application decisions (part 2) Frankfurt am Main, 03. september 2019. – Should we continue with classic machining and coolant lubricants, or do dry machining and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) represent viable alternatives? From a technology point of view, it is important to consider material properties and machine performance, but plant…