Using automation to leverage the full potential of machine tools

Automation is one of the most important ways in which manufacturing companies can raise their productivity levels and thus remain competitive. And many solutions are now easier to implement today than they were just a few years ago. Furthermore, investments in this segment are now paying for themselves ever faster.


100 presentations in five days – METAV exhibitors also impressive in Web format

The launch of the METAV Web Sessions has been an all-round success. There was plenty of interesting content on a wide range of production-related topics and trends according to the motto “Let’s talk about innovation”. The first major virtual metalworking event of its kind was also a technical success, with few if any major hitches….


That’s is what the participating companies said

Nadine Cömert, Solidline: “Now is the right time to charge batteries and prepare for the restart of business. Use the METAV web sessions to find inspiration for your company and processes. You can find what you are looking for on Google, but the web sessions offer solutions that you may not even had been familiar…


Data themed around the tool ensure transparent production

High-precision tools have a key function in digital production operations. Application-tailored integration into the production sequences and purposeful processing of the tool data are the basis for up-to-the-future Industry 4.0 solutions. METAV 2020 to showcase the practical utility of digitalisation and automation in tool provision. The digitalisation of production processes plays an important role for…


IT security in production – A major challenge for machine manufacturers – Cyber Security Congress at METAV 2020 aims to shed light

Frankfurt am Main, the 29th January 2020 – Almost daily reports of hacker attacks are unnerving the public. According to the results of a Deutsche Telekom survey, nearly two thirds of German companies have fallen victim to hacking at least once. The mechanical engineering industry, too, is experiencing a significant increase in attacks on its…


The future is cyber-physical – METAV 2020 and VDMA Forum on Clamping Technology: Digital transformation innovations

Frankfurt am Main, the 20th January 2020 – Like many a successful TV series, industry thrives on innovations that build on previous successes. This applies in particular to the clamping technology industry, the products of which are currently morphing into cyber-physical devices. Visitors to METAV 2020 can check out the current state-of-the-art and the latest…



BeNeLux networking day at METAV 2020

The BeNeLux states, above all the Netherlands, are North Rhine-Westphalia’s largest trading partner. This is hardly surprising, as regional proximity and high standards on both sides open up attractive supply and cooperation opportunities. For this reason, METAV will be used for the second time as a platform to further cultivate and improve economic relations in…


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…


METAV Night in 1980s style

When networking, namely the establishment and maintenance of personal and professional contacts, meets party, an informal celebration with food and drink as well as music and dance, this reflects the intention of the first METAV Night on the occasion of METAV’s 40th anniversary.  In the past, we were used to exhibitors celebrating exclusively amongst themselves….