Many production companies are facing a dilemma. Often, the only way that they can survive is to adopt zero-defect manufacturing that offers greater cost-efficiency while using less energy. This can be achieved using intelligent clamping technology — which has now developed into a machine within a machine.

European manufacturing companies are faced with multiple challenges when competing internationally. However, these very same difficulties are also giving rise to some remarkable innovations. The smart use of digitalisation — including artificial intelligence — in combination with robotics and automation solutions can bring about major leaps in productivity and help raise competitiveness on a long-term basis.

What is the best way to connect old machines to new systems? This was the very question that spurred Umati, the connectivity initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, to organise a hackathon in cooperation with the international United Grinding Group. A total of 30 digitalization experts from 17 companies attended the networking event in Steffisburg, Switzerland.

The worldwide market for machine tools continued to be characterized by major global challenges and restraint in capital goods. However, at DMG Mori, orders for almost all sectors increased positively. Demand from the more than 6,000 international trade visitors was also high at the traditional Open House in Pfronten.

According to DMG Mori’s Chairman of the Executive Board Christian Thönes, 2022 was a year of top performance for the machine tool manufacturer and at the same time a year of major global challenges. Despite strong headwinds, the company was able to reach and in some parts exceed the forecasts that were increased during last year.

Industry is seeking new ideas for that key step ahead in the international arena. For instance, the smart utilisation of production data augments machine efficiency and helps create all-new data-based business models. Under the new claim “Innovate Manufacturing.”, the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW) will be inviting experts from all over the world to the EMO Hannover from September 18 to 23, 2023.

The continued resilience of the UK’s manufacturing base has delivered a strong sales year for machine engineering company Yamazaki Mazak in the UK.

Climate change, environmental protection, energy and material efficiency — sustainability is now an integral part of our daily lives. It will also feature prominently at EMO Hannover 2023. Experts will be presenting ambitious, long-term strategies — and every proposal which is implemented represents a step in the right direction.

How large is your company’s carbon footprint? What are the emissions limits for your products during operation? And how can we move towards creating a climate-neutral factory? — In the run-up to EMO Hannover 2023, experts are discussing the significance of technological and methodological advances in an industry that makes production equipment for factories around the globe.

International manufacturers of production technology will be presenting smart technologies for the entire value chain at EMO Hannover 2023 from 18 to 23 September 2023. The organiser now published a preliminary exhibitor list, and is satisfied with the results.