WBA Werkzeugbau Akademie
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WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH
Research centres
Research and Development
The goal of the WBA is to advance current research topics with high practical relevance together with its members in a targeted manner. The aim is to comprehensively answer all questions of producing companies. For this purpose a research roadmap was created in the context of the business area of research. Here all current research projects can be arranged along the lifecycle of a tool according to topic areas in the industry.
Both technological and organizational topics are researched in the form of contract research and consortial research projects. The included companies guarantee a high practical relevance, while the associated research institutes secure the theoretical part.
Our research activities enable us to develop optimal solutions from our knowledge of the newest developments and technologies and implement them on site. Use this opportunity to inquire about the possibilities of shaping future research projects directly with us.
Demonstration Tool Shop
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Research centres
WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbH
Research centres
The demonstration tool shop of the WBA is an essential part of the cluster for production technology on the RWTH Aachen University campus and serves as a test environment for piloting innovative production concepts for companies using single and small series production. With its extensive and modern machinery for the core technologies of milling, turning, grinding, wire-cutting EDM, die-sinking EDM as well as a diverse range of supporting technologies. As a reproduction of the entire process chain, from design, to CAM programming and production planning, to manufacturing, the WBA can serve many different stakeholders in the tool and die industry.
As a leading provider of solutions for companies in the tool and die industry, the demonstration tool shop offers a unique test environment with the character of a research laboratory, making it possible for companies using single and small series production to research and experience industry 4.0. In this environment, together with approximately 80 member companies and cooperation partners, approaches and solution for the single and small series production of the future are developed and piloted in realistic conditions.
