Industry 4.0 components changing machine tools and their environment
Innovation Forum Düsseldorf exploring theoretical and practical aspects of modern metalworking at METAV 2020 Frankfurt am Main, 16 January 2020. Supported by the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), the first “mav Innovation Forum Düsseldorf” will take place on 12 March 2020 as part of METAV 2020. The Forum, to be held in the Düsseldorf…
Vigilance – The best protection against hacking – METAV 2020 offering expert knowledge on data security – Cybersecurity Congress highlighting challenges facing the office and production environments
Frankfurt am Main, 27 November 2019 – 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 Gernhard is head of…
EMO Hannover 2019 provides clarity in uncertain times Trade fair builds on successful previous event
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
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
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 TRENDSPOTS – Discover the product innovations of the world of metalworking: No. 4
Solutions with the moves! ALPHA LASER and Picum have announced a collaboration that meets a long-held industry desire for an end-to-end mobile laser welding and milling solution, without any need to transport components. Rapid mobile servicing of tools, molds and other components and making changes to them represents a major customer benefit. Mobile laser welding…
EMO Hannover TRENDSPOTS – Discover the product innovations of the world of metalworking: No. 3
Pilot customer en route to EMO Hannover 2019 As a Siemens pilot customer, GEORG is attending EMO Hannover 2019 to unveil the digital twin for two of its machine tools, making it one of the world’s first manufacturers to have already taken the next concrete step in the digital transformation – with the new generation…
EMO Hannover TRENDSPOTS – Discover the product innovations of the world of metalworking: No. 2
Batch size one – and quick about it! In the run-up to EMO Hannover 2019, BAM GmbH is launching its new digital manufacturing platform up2parts. This online portal for custom manufacturing components aims to eliminate time-consuming e-mail inquiries and lengthy purchasing timeframes. BAM GmbH specializes in using mechanical machining and additive manufacturing processes to produce…
EMO Hannover TRENDSPOTS – Discover the product innovations of the world of metalworking: No. 1
We’ve got Industry 4.0 under control Automation, robotics and digitization with the Heronius SmartFactory – under the banner of “Innovation made in Germany”, Heronius is making its very first appearance at EMO Hannover in September 2019 to show visitors how they can control automation systems without a PLC. The dynamic, new start-up Heronius GmbH divides…
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…