Toolmakers sound the alarm (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF calls for political support in open letter
The Association of German Tool and Mould Makers (VDWF) warns of deindustrialization in Europe. An open letter to the German government and the EU Commission calls for fair competitive conditions, support measures and protection of intellectual property in order to secure the future of the industry and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
read more...Arburg as host (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF Annual General Meeting provides impetus for greater visibility
The 32nd Annual General Meeting of the VDWF brought together over 230 participants from the tool and mold making industry at Arburg in Lossburg to discuss current developments, joint strategies and future measures to strengthen industry awareness.
read more...Sustainable management (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF introduces sustainability seal
The Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) has introduced a seal for voluntary commitment to sustainable management in tool and mold making.
read more...VDWF Annual General Meeting 2024 (www.industrial-production.de)
Man as a solution
At the end of April, more than 220 members and partners of the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) gathered for the 31st Annual General Meeting. 57 new members introduced themselves, and Vice President Anton Schweiger and CFO Kathrin Schumacher were unanimously confirmed in their positions.
read more...VDWF Annual General Meeting 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
Man as a solution
At the end of April, more than 220 members and partners of the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) gathered for the 31st Annual General Meeting. 57 new members introduced themselves, and Vice President Anton Schweiger and CFO Kathrin Schumacher were unanimously confirmed in their positions.
read more...VDWF invites you to the third practical forum (www.polyformnext.de)
360-degree view of additive manufacturing
On June 27 and 28, the VDWF invites you to the "Additive Manufacturing" practice forum. The event will be hosted by GF Machining Solutions in Schorndorf. Technical presentations are planned for both days, and there will also be a technology tour at GF with a focus on 3D printing and an evening event for networking.
read more...Research Association of German Tool and... (www.industrial-production.de)
Staying competitive through research
Around 45 members of the Research Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (FDWF) met at machine tool manufacturer Hermle in Gosheim at the end of January to work on the initiative's vision, strategy and roadmap.
read more...Plastics for life (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF Plastics Technology Practice Forum 2024
The VDWF's fourth Plastics Technology Practice Forum will once again take place online and free of charge in 2024. On March 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., interested parties will once again have the opportunity to listen to specialist presentations and exchange ideas on various topics in Q&A sessions. This year's motto: Plastics for life.
read more...Tool and mold making (www.polyformnext.de)
Second VDWF Practical Forum "Additive Manufacturing" in Berlin
Although 3D printing has arrived in tool and mold making companies, it is still a highly dynamic field. This was demonstrated by the second "Additive Manufacturing" practice forum initiated by the German Tool and Mold Making Association at the end of June in Berlin. In addition to new scientific findings, the focus was on detailed practical experience.
read more...VDWF Additive Manufacturing Practice Forum (www.polyformnext.de)
Application scenarios for 3D technology
In October 2022, the VDWF initiated its first practical forum on additive manufacturing: Practical reports were used to discuss not only the relevance of additive processes in tool and mold making, but also the options available on the market for metal 3D printing and plastic 3D printing. The practical forum is now entering its second round.
read more...Plastics technology practice forum (www.polyformnext.de)
How fantastic is plastic?
"Plastic fantastic": eight keynote speeches at the third Plastics Technology Practice Forum initiated by the VDWF showed just how multifaceted the world of plastics is. The range of topics was broad: from lightweight construction and 3D printing to design history and sustainability concepts.
read more...Agenda is online (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF Plastics Technology Practice Forum
On March 8, 2023, the VDWF Plastics Technology Practice Forum will take place again. The event will take place online from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with specialist presentations on topics including lightweight construction applications, decoding polymer odors and recyclable multi-component parts.
read more...Part-time study programs with practical... (www.polyformnext.de)
Specialist knowledge in 3D printing and plastics technology
3D printing is no longer just a trend. The increasing individualization of products, small quantities and increasing component complexity have greatly increased the importance of rapid technologies. Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, in cooperation with the VDWF, imparts skills in this area with its part-time degree course.
read more...Practical guide (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF publishes compendium on sustainability
It is also becoming more important for companies in the tool and mold making industry to develop and implement sustainable concepts. The VDWF has dedicated a separate working group to the topic of sustainability. The "Sustainability Compendium" was published in December 2022.
read more...Practical guide (www.industrial-production.de)
VDWF publishes "Sustainability Compendium"
Nowadays, nobody can avoid "sustainability": In addition to a far-reaching presence in the media, it is also becoming increasingly important for companies in the tool and mold making industry to develop and implement appropriate concepts.
read more...VDWF and WBA conference in Schmalkalden (www.polyformnext.de)
Toolmaking practice forum: Sustainability must become measurable
This year's VDWF and WBA conference, which took place at the end of September in cooperation with Moulding Expo and Angewandte Kunststofftechnik at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, focused on the topics of digitalization and sustainability.
read more...Germany and Austria (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF and plastics cluster form partnership
The Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) and the Plastics Cluster (KC) will be working together in the future. Joint projects are already gaining momentum.
read more...Free online event (www.polyformnext.de)
Registration phase for the VDWF Plastics Technology Practice Forum 2022
The VDWF Plastics Technology Practice Forum will take place again on March 9, 2022. Participants will be offered specialist presentations on the topic of sustainability in plastics technology and the opportunity to exchange ideas in Q&A sessions. Participation in the online event is free of charge.
read more...Tool and mold making (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF with stands at MedtecLive and Euroguss
The VDWF will be represented at two trade fairs in the first half of 2022: At MedtecLive in Stuttgart from May 3 to 5, 40 tool and mold making companies and suppliers will present their products at the VDWF joint stand. Around 10 companies have come together for Euroguss in Nuremberg from June 8 to 10.
read more...Distance learning offers (www.polyformnext.de)
Broadening your horizons while working
Work and study at the same time: The continuing education courses at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, which are supported by the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF), offer in-depth insights into the fields of tool and mold making and plastics processing - practical, flexible and well supervised.
read more...VDWF President Prof. Thomas Seul (www.polyformnext.de)
Learning has its time
After the trade fair for plastics processing had to be canceled last year due to the pandemic, it took place again this year. VDWF Association President Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Seul was in Friedrichshafen with some of his students from the "Applied Plastics Technology" course at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences.
read more...Research and development (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF: Research Association for Tool and Mold Making
The Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) has initiated the Research Association for Tool and Mold Making (FDWF). The non-profit association is the hundredth member of the AiF.
read more...VDWF Theme Day Special (www.industrial-production.de)
"Road of Tooling Innovation" showcases the latest developments
Under the motto "all about ...", the VDWF is launching the theme day special "Road of Tooling Innovation" on October 27, 2021.
read more...VDWF Theme Day Special (www.polyformnext.de)
"Road of Tooling Innovation" showcases the latest developments
Under the motto "all about ...", the VDWF is launching the theme day special "Road of Tooling Innovation" on October 27, 2021.
read more...Mapal in the VDWF (www.industrial-production.de)
Active in the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers
Mapal has broadened its membership of the VDWF (Association of German Tool and Mold Makers) and now operates as a single company within the association.
read more...digital networking days (www.polyformnext.de)
Where does German-speaking toolmaking stand on the road to 4.0?
As part of the "digital networking days", Ralf Dürrwächter willintroduce the theme day "Solutions for tool and mold making 2021" as a keynote speaker.Ralf Dürrwächter is Managing Director of the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers.
read more...Interview: Tool and mold making (www.industrial-production.de)
Focus on the product
Like many areas of industry, tool and mold making is undergoing constant development. Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to VDWF President Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Seul from Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences about what this looks like.
read more...Interview: Prototyping (www.industrial-production.de)
3D printing improves the quality of tools
Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Roth, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Applied Plastics Technology and Head of the VDWF Additive Manufacturing Working Group, about the importance of 3D printing for prototype production and its future trends.
read more...Study while working (www.polyformnext.de)
Master's degree program "Applied Plastics Technology"
The registration deadline for the summer semester of the Master's degree program "Applied Plastics Technology" is February 28, 2021. The semester starts on April 1, 2021. The degree program takes place part-time.
read more...VDWF Annual General Meeting (www.industrial-production.de)
Online streaming for the first time in 2020
For the first time, the Annual General Meeting of the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) was held as a video conference.
read more...Trade fair for tool and mold making (www.industrial-production.de)
Moulding Expo attracts fewer visitors
Moulding Expo 2019 closed last week with a slight drop in visitor numbers: With 12,943 trade visitors, the industry get-together for tool, pattern and mould makers attracted around 1,000 fewer interested parties than in 2017.
read more...Tool and mold making (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF Annual General Meeting: President and Training Board confirmed
The 26th Annual General Meeting of the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers (VDWF) took place on April 11 at the premises of Makino Europe in Kirchheim unter Teck.
read more...Ralf Dürrwächter: "The butcher doesn't set up his own bakery for meat loaf rolls."
2018 was characterized by pleasant surprises for the VDWF. Around 50 "newcomers" to the association gave us a good increase in membership to 325 companies.
read more...Mold and tool making (www.polyformnext.de)
VDWF honored in the "Association of the Year 2018" competition
Only just missing out on first place - President Thomas Seul and Managing Director Ralf Dürrwächter were nevertheless proud and satisfied when they received the award as the second winner in the "Association of the Year 2018" competition on March 12 in Berlin during the 16th German Association Congress of the German Association Management Association (DVGM).
read more...Training for apprentices (www.polyformnext.de)
Strong apprentices
impart technical and social skills to mold makers - inter-company with the help of the VDWF. The professions of mold and tool maker are far more demanding than average. They demand exceptionally high levels of technical expertise and special commitment from training companies.
read more...VDWF winter semester starts (www.polyformnext.de)
Studying part-time in tool and mold making
The project manager course for tool and mold making at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences will start for the seventh time in the 2017/18 winter semester. The VDWF is also responsible for the two newly designed part-time Master's degree courses "Computer Science and IT Management" and "Electrical Engineering and Management".
read more...Start of studies for additive processes (www.polyformnext.de)
On-the-job training in new technologies
In May of this year, the first course of the new part-time certificate program "Application Engineer (FH) for Additive Processes/Rapid Technologies" started with the first attendance phase at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences.
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