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Keeping up the dialogue, keeping in contact, keeping up to date, keeping the network alive!

May 2020
13
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Keeping up the dialogue, keeping in contact, keeping up to date, keeping the network alive! The METAV Web Sessions programme is online: 80 German and 18 English programme items are available, packed into crisp 30-minute modules.
 
Here you can inform yourself and register! more

Important: the German Federal Ministry of Health asks for cooperation!

March 2020
19
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Important: the German Federal Ministry of Health asks for cooperation! Important: the German Federal Ministry of Health has approached the VDMA and BVMed: which companies can supply medicaltechnology needed in the fight against Corona? We would like to support this call here.

Please read the ... more

Cool technology – Special Youth Show presenting careers in mechanical and plant engineering

February 2020
19
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Cool technology – Special Youth Show presenting careers in mechanical and plant engineering School students will be able to see for themselves how a Formula 1 racing car is created in the Special Youth Show at this year's METAV in Düsseldorf from 10 to 13 March 2020. Together with various partners, the Youth Education and ... more

Efficient prototype production from Röders at METAV 2020!

February 2020
12
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Efficient prototype production from Röders at METAV 2020! An efficient production of prototypes or small series in a short time can be realized by HSC-milling. It becomes possible to achieve surface qualities that makes a reworking unnecessary or at least significantly reduces it. At METAV a ... more

Flexible handling system and lots of digital modules at the Hermle booth at METAV 2020

February 2020
10
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Flexible handling system and lots of digital modules at the Hermle booth at METAV 2020 Hermle AG will present the complete range of its digital components in a separate stand area. These include numerous software tools that are divided into three main categories: "Digital Production", "Digital Operation" and "Digital ... more

Flexible handling systems and lots of digital modules at the Hermle booth at METAV 2020

February 2020
07
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Flexible handling systems and lots of digital modules at the Hermle booth at METAV 2020 The automation sector, which at Hermle currently accounts for around 30% of the machines delivered, is growing steadily - forecast in the next few years - an increase of up to 50% of machine deliveries with automation.
The handling ... more

Combination roughing and HSC milling including high-gloss finishing at METAV 2020

February 2020
05
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Combination roughing and HSC milling including high-gloss finishing at METAV 2020 Röders, a pioneer in HSC milling, does not develop its machines only for maximum performance in terms of maximum machine dynamics with optimum surface quality and accuracy, but also focuses on complete machining. This means that the ... more

METAV 2020 & ENERGY STORAGE EUROPE: Energy storage reduces costs and emissions

January 2020
30
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
METAV 2020 & ENERGY STORAGE EUROPE: Energy storage reduces costs and emissions Energy storage systems help to make electrical and thermal processes more economical and reduce emissions. Advice and more information on the latest technologies is available at ENERGY STORAGE EUROPE, which is taking place at the ... more

Cyber Security Congress at METAV 2020 aims to shed light

January 2020
30
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Cyber Security Congress at METAV 2020 aims to shed light IT security in production – A major challenge for machine manufacturers
 
Almost daily reports of hacker attacks are unnerving the public. According to the results of a Deutsche Telekom survey, nearly two thirds of German ... more

Safety as a strategic process

January 2020
27
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Safety as a strategic process METAV Safety Day provides insights into machine tool safety concepts
 
The European Machinery Directive is probably the most important set of machine safety regulations; it is currently being reviewed. The EU Commission is ... more

The future is cyber-physical

January 2020
20
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
The future is cyber-physical At the Forum of Clamping Technology, Berend Denkena, Executive Director of the Institute for Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW) in Hanover, will be asking: “Metalworking meets industry 4.0 – Past meets ... more

Industry 4.0 components changing machine tools and their environment

January 2020
16
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Industry 4.0 components changing machine tools and their environment 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 Congress Center, is ... more

Christmas is right around the corner...

December 2019
04
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Christmas is right around the corner... Together with our friends and colleagues from umati, VDW and EMO HANNOVER we used the first Advent for baking. What we did and what motives came up? Unfortunately, we'll tell you later. But for all impatient people we have at least three ... more

New developments in the manufacture of precision tools

December 2019
03
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
New developments in the manufacture of precision tools 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 ... more

Hola Madrid!

December 2019
03
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Hola Madrid! En unos momentos estamos fuera: Hoy estamos en Madrid para informar a los periodistas españoles, a los expositores y también a los visitantes sobre las novedades de METAV 2020. Estamos felices de estar aquí y le ... more

OPC UA makes life easier for measurement technicians

November 2019
27
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
OPC UA makes life easier for measurement technicians 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 ... more

Vigilance – The best protection against hacking

November 2019
27
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Vigilance – The best protection against hacking 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 ... more

Hello Czech Republic!

November 2019
19
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Hello Czech Republic! It's that part of the week again: Hello Czech Republic! Arriving late last night, we had the pleasure of walking through beautiful Prague again before talking to journalists about METAV 2020 today. Being so close to ... more

Hello Vienna!

November 2019
14
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Hello Vienna! We are pleased to bring you closer to METAV 2020. Not only because of our great Austrian exhibitors (and visitors!), but also because every visit is associated with its amenities... more

METAV at the Focus of the Swiss Machine Tool Industry

November 2019
13
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
METAV at the Focus of the Swiss Machine Tool Industry Yesterday evening, our team 3 travelled to Switzerland, where the METAV, with the kind support of Swissmem, was today at the centre of the machine tool industry. Detail on the side: The suitcase strap is a real eye-catcher! more

European media tour visits Belgium

November 2019
13
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
European media tour visits Belgium The fourth stop of our METAV 2020 European media tour was Belgium. During editorial visits in Brussels we not only enjoyed chocolates and the beautiful scenery, but also had an idea: why don't we collect souvenirs from all the ... more

Additive Manufacturing Area at METAV 2020

November 2019
13
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Additive Manufacturing Area at METAV 2020 Practical applications show that Additive Manufacturing is gaining more and more ground in the machining production environment. At METAV 2020, trade visitors will find the entire spectrum of 3D ... more

Additive manufacturing being put into practice

November 2019
12
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Additive manufacturing being put into practice There has been great deal of hype surrounding the benefits of additive manufacturing for several years now. Numerous companies have invested in machines and have been trying out the innovative manufacturing process. Such trials often ... more

Greetings from Istanbul!

November 2019
12
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Greetings from Istanbul! Yesterday, while METAV 2020 team one stopped stopped by the Netherlands, team two visited Istanbul to inform journalists about our upcoming fair. What an amazing place to be! Too bad, that we had so little time to enjoy the ... more

Goedemorgen uit Veenendaal!

November 2019
11
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Goedemorgen uit Veenendaal! Today we report in the Netherlands about the news of METAV 2020. Many thanks to our exhibitor Cellro Automation for this beautiful atmosphere. Surrounded by technology we feel most comfortable!  more

Machine safety – Key topic at METAV 2020

November 2019
08
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Machine safety – Key topic at METAV 2020 Safety in machine handling will feature prominently in various forums at METAV 2020. One of the issues being discussed in Düsseldorf will be the new VDMA Standard Sheet 34192 which improves cooperation between the manufacturers of ... more

Exhibitors at METAV 2020

November 2019
06
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Exhibitors at METAV 2020 Preparations for the METAV2020 are in full swing! Today the provisional list of exhibitors has been published.
Here you will find an overview of the exhibitors. more

On the market since 1980 - 40 years of METAV

November 2019
04
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
On the market since 1980 - 40 years of METAV Until today, 1.1 million visitors and 15,526 exhibitors with over 980,000 square metres of exhibition space have shaped the image of a trade fair where machines are not only exhibited but also sold.
In terms of customer contact, METAV ... more

Technologically moving, economically appproving!

October 2019
31
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Technologically moving, economically appproving! Located in the heart of Europe's largest industrial conurbation, METAV 2020 appeals to exhibitors and customers from many sectors of industry. Compact market overview, short distances, the latest technology right on the doorstep: an ... more

40 years of METAV

October 2019
30
Author: vdw_schuetz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
40 years of METAV In March 2020 we celebrate 40 years of METAV. Next steps with umati and many more highlights are waiting for you! Close to the customer and close to the market, METAV 2020 will be a highlight for exhibitors and visitors. We are looking ... more

BIMATEC SORALUCE ENHANCES ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERS WITH THE INTELLIGENT MACHINE

February 2018
20
Author: Linda Hanzlik / BIMATEC SORALUCE
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
BIMATEC SORALUCE ENHANCES ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERS WITH THE INTELLIGENT MACHINE An intelligent machine comprises of practice-oriented and innovative technologies. Based on in-depth research, experience and the requirements of its customers, the company develops innovative technologies systematically exceeding the ... more

For everyone who thinks one good turn deserves another – METAV visitors’ campaign launched

December 2017
14
Author: Sylke Becker (Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit VDW)
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
For everyone who thinks one good turn deserves another – METAV visitors’ campaign launched The preparations for the METAV 2018 are in full swing. The visitors’ advertising campaign was launched at the end of October with five motifs, complemented by six videos themed around the core area and the four specialised METAV ... more

Design matters

July 2017
25
Author: Alexander Schneiders (Presse und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit)
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Design matters The complete process chain for product development will be represented at METAV 2018. An important building block is the design: How will the future  product in the area of consumer and industrial goods once look? Does the design ... more

Grinding seminar: Tradition continues

July 2017
19
Author: Alexander Schneiders (Presse und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit)
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Grinding seminar: Tradition continues It has already become a tradition that parallel to METAV the ISF Dortmund's grinding seminar will take place. At high summer temperatures first details were clarified. The fine grinding will now take place in the next months.
Save the ... more

METAV rocks!

July 2017
04
Author: Alexander Schneiders (Presse und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit)
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
METAV rocks! At high summer temperatures the METAV hand fans provided for cooling on the NOT IN THIS LIFETIME TOUR of Guns N'Roses . Already at the entrance check our hand fans were accepted with thanks. Despite a storm-caused short interruption this ... more

The METAV-Team wishes a happy New Year!

January 2015
04
Author: METAV-Team
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
The METAV-Team wishes a happy New Year! more

Toni Neugebauer on METAV 2014

April 2014
15
Author: Treyz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Toni Neugebauer on METAV 2014 Toni Neugebauer, Area Sales Manager Danobat Overbeck, Herborn: "We collect new demands, new enquiries from customers. And that is the reason we are here". Video more

Rafael Idigoras on METAV 2014

April 2014
14
Author: Treyz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Rafael Idigoras on METAV 2014 Rafael Idigoras, Managing Director Soraluce, Italy: "The METAV is one of the most important exhibitions this year for us". Video more

Nils Jöbkes on METAV

April 2014
07
Author: Treyz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Nils Jöbkes on METAV Nils Jöbkes, Sales Marketing Manager, ZCC Cutting Tools Europe: We are very satisfied!

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Gianprimo Squizzato on METAV

April 2014
02
Author: Treyz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Gianprimo Squizzato on METAV The Operational Manager of FPT Industrie Italy: For us the METAV is very important. Especially this year as there is not an EMO in Hannover. Video more

METAV offers good ratio of cost and result

March 2014
28
Author: Treyz
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
METAV offers good ratio of cost and result Gunther Borbonus, CEO of MTE Deutschland comments that as makers of large milling machines they need substantial exhibition space. The ratio of that cost and the result at METAV is very favourable! Hear his comment more

See you again - METAV 2016

March 2014
19
Author: VDW e.V.
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
See you again - METAV 2016 See you again on the next METAV from 23 to 27 February 2016 in Dusseldorf! more

Werth 3D Patch – Focus Variation Method with a New Level of Performance

February 2014
26
Author: Werth Messtechnik GmbH
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Werth 3D Patch – Focus Variation Method with a New Level of Performance Under the motto of “Quality Assurance in the Production Process”, numerous front-ranking companies will at the Quality Road during the METAV 2014 be presenting their innovations and technical ... more

The Most Successful Microprobe in the World – Now in Freeform Scanning Mode

February 2014
24
Author: Werth Messtechnik GmbH
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
The Most Successful Microprobe in the World – Now in Freeform Scanning Mode Under the motto of “Quality Assurance in the Production Process”, numerous front-ranking companies will at the Quality Road during the METAV 2014 be presenting their innovations and technical ... more

Quality Road at the METAV 2014 – because there’s no alternative to quality!

January 2014
31
Author: VDW e.V.
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
Quality Road at the METAV 2014 – because there’s no alternative to quality!Under the motto of “Quality Assurance in the Production Process”, numerous front-ranking companies will at the Quality Road during the METAV 2014 be presenting their innovations and technical solutions from the field of quality assurance to the knowledgeable expert trade ... more

See you again - METAV 2014

November 2013
11
Author: VDW e.V.
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
See you again - METAV 2014 See you again on the next METAV from 11 to 15 March 2014 in Dusseldorf! more

METAV 2go - The METAV to take away

February 2012
14
Author: VDW e. V.
Company: Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
METAV 2go - The METAV to take awayMETAV 2go is a free for use smartphone app of METAV 2012. Take advantage of mobile access for your optimal preparation for the International Trade Fair for Manufacturing Technology and Automation in Dusseldorf.

The user-friendly app offers you a complete list of exhibitors, product and program directory of METAV 2012 quickly and easily - even while traveling! Other features such as a Google Maps connection and the interactive exhibition centre map make METAV 2go an indispensable help during your visit to the fair.

Learn more at ... more

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