What automation can do today
Many companies shy away from automating and digitizing their production. Machine manufacturer DMG Mori helps its customers to overcome these obstacles and supports them in mastering new challenges.
read more...read more...Incoming orders in mechanical engineering
Weak domestic market and special effects abroad
In September, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector fell short of the previous year's level by 4% in real terms.
read more...First quarter of 2024: Hermle feels investment restraint
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG felt the effects of the expected investment restraint in the industry in the first quarter of 2024: The order intake of the Swabian machine tool and automation specialist fell by 11.9% to 127.0 million euros across the Group in this period compared to the same period of the previous year.
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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...Rieser is responsible for sales and...
Machine tool manufacturer SW looks to Asia
Dr. Daniel Rieser has been Managing Director for Sales and Marketing at Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen since October 2023. Rieser focuses on the development of international sales strategies.
read more...Mapal mourns the death of Dr. Dieter Kress
The former Managing Partner of Mapal, Dr. Dieter Kress, passed away on 27.12.2023 at the age of 81 after a long illness.
read more...Big parts, big challenges
It has revolutionized automotive production: In giga- or mega-casting, large structural components in car manufacturing are produced in one piece by die casting - a challenge not only for die casters.
read more...Registration phase started for the trade fair network
Preparations for the next edition of the industrial trade fairs Intec, Z and GrindTec have begun: From March 11 to 14, 2025, the trade fair association will be inviting visitors to the first important industry get-together of the year for the metalworking industry as well as the supplier and tool industry in Europe at Leipziger Messe.
read more...Trumpf reports sales increase of 27 percent
Trumpf has presented its figures for the 2022/23 financial year: Turnover rose by 27 percent to 5.4 billion euros, while EBIT increased by 31 percent to 615 million euros. The number of employees worldwide grew by just under 2,000 to 18,400, in Germany by 700.
read more...Machine highlights for processing
From start-up to retrofit
United Grinding will be represented with a prominent stand at EMO Hannover 2023. There will be 16 machines on display, including several innovations as well as products and services from the Customer Care area.
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