Increased knowledge allows the development of new business areas
At Metav 2018, the consulting and software company ams wants to show how tool and mold makers can use the fourth industrial revolution to open up additional business areas.
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At Metav 2018, the consulting and software company ams wants to show how tool and mold makers can use the fourth industrial revolution to open up additional business areas.
Even if the digital transformation is increasingly inspiring all areas of Metav 2018, one thing is certain: even the ultra-modern, digitalized metal processor still earns its money with the cutting edge. Stefan Zecha, Managing Director and Managing Partner of Zecha Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH from Königsbach-Stein, reports on what is important here for micro-tools for tool and mold making.
VDMA security expert Steffen Zimmermann, who recommends a visit to the Industry 4.0 theme park at Metav 2018, sheds light on the risks of the "digital shadow world". Bernd Zapf, Head of Development New Business & Technology at Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik in Nürtingen, explains how the machine tool industry is tackling the topic.
With mobile collaborative robot applications from Universal Robots, Müller Maschinentechnik GmbH is presenting flexible automation solutions for modern metalworking at Metav 2018.

ACI Laser will be presenting its laser marking products at Metav. Metals in particular are suitable for processing with a laser, especially in terms of marking time and quality.

Mapal now offers its tool management services on the basis of the c-Com platform. According to the provider, this "Tool Management 4.0" ensures maximum transparency with regard to all data and goods flows as well as costs.
At Metav - once again the showcase for modern technologies, services and trends in metalworking - the areas will feature exhibits and topics along the value chain, as well as solutions from the tool and mold making sector, future technologies such as additive manufacturing, the innovation driver medical technology and, last but not least, measuring and testing technology, without which smart and big data concepts cannot be implemented.
Schnetz Formenbau manufactures complex molds for the automotive and aerospace industries, among others. Maximum precision is essential here. To achieve this, the company invests in high-performance, efficient machines.

For Spring, the new trade fair year begins with an exhibition stand and live demos at Metav in Düsseldorf. The international trade fair for metalworking technologies will take place from 20 to 24 September.

Augmented reality is currently on everyone's lips. In industry, the use of tablet PCs with an integrated camera has become established. The video image captured by the camera is shown on the display and "enhanced" with additional information in real time.