Downturn in mechanical engineering slows down
According to the VDMA, the downturn in the German mechanical and plant engineering sector slowed in June. Job losses also remain moderate.
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read more...Mechanical engineering relies on its own young talent during the crisis
The training of junior staff is playing a major role in mechanical engineering during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the VDMA member survey, companies have taken on around 85% of their trainees this year.
read more...Corona crisis noticeably slows down machinery exports
According to the VDMA, machinery exports from Germany were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic in the second quarter. However, the downturn slowed slightly in June.
read more...VDMA joins European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
The VDMA is a member of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance. The aim of the alliance is to promote climate-neutral hydrogen in Europe.
read more...Häwa sends its machine frame on tour
Häwa, manufacturer of enclosures, housings and machine frames, is presenting its modular system for machine housings directly at the customer's premises as part of a roadshow.
read more...VDMA: Order intake remains in the red
The global economy, weakened by trade disputes and political upheaval, was further impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the VDMA. This is also reflected in the significant drop in orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
read more...Festo and itsme Schultz+Erbse cooperate
The manufacturers have already been cooperating in the Netherlands and Belgium for some time. Now they have extended their cooperation to Germany. Machine manufacturers and operators should benefit from a comprehensive range of products and services.
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SPS 2020 to continue to take place
The SPS will continue to take place in Nuremberg from November 24 to 26. The Bavarian state government has adopted the protection and hygiene concept for trade fairs in Bavaria and numerous exhibitors have confirmed their participation.
read more...Cancellation for this year - WEKA offers virtual alternative
After intensive consultations with the exhibitors, the organizer P.E. Schall has just cancelled Motek 2020. WEKA BUSINESS Medien is offering a virtual trade fair and congress as an alternative. handling award and congress Modern Assembly will take place virtually
read more...Sales growth expected for 2021
According to the 7th VDMA Flash Survey, the majority of mechanical engineering companies are confident that nominal sales will increase again as early as 2021. However, according to the VDMA, this optimism should be treated with caution.
read more...Manufacture spoked wheels efficiently from composite materials
Researchers at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern have developed a process with which spoked wheels made of fiber-plastic composites can be produced efficiently and without waste. This enables automated production tailored to customer requirements.
read more...Laserhub expands platform to include CNC turning
Laserhub, provider of the online platform for ordering and order management of laser, bending and tube laser parts, is now adding CNC turning, one of the most important processing methods in the metal industry, to its portfolio.
read more...Corona gap: engineers see know-how gap
According to the VDI, more than 50 percent of engineers see a gap in the further development of technical expertise due to the impact of coronavirus. The state must now invest more in further training.
read more...Mechanical engineering companies expect sales growth in 2021
The majority of mechanical engineering companies are confident that they will achieve nominal sales increases again in 2021. This is the key message of the 7th VDMA flash survey on the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
read more...Direct current: A turnaround without change
Direct current is becoming increasingly important. The long-term phase-out of fossil fuels can also only be achieved efficiently if there is a consistent switch to DC electricity in order to avoid conversion losses.
read more...Vision 2020 is canceled
The Vision trade fair for machine vision, which was planned for November 2020, will not take place. The trade fair organizer announced that it would develop further formats and announce a new date.
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