:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bb/74/bb74aefce7687b2ac87e62f6a52cf67e/0130170106v1.jpeg "Incoming orders for the German machine tool industry (Source: VDW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/73/8a/738a9f20229e20ae938c5e690b37a5df/0129780274v1.jpeg "With the acquisition of Knudsen Plast, MGS expands its European cleanroom injection moulding capacity and strengthens regional support for pharma, diagnostics and MedTech customers. (Source: MGS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d2/63/d26376330f084c718f9ab83fc66eb39f/0129319680v1.jpeg "Situation in mechanical engineering: VDMA Chief Economist Dr. Johannes Gernandt looks back on the past year, with a particular focus on December: “Given the recent developments, we expect a slight increase in 2026. Sentiment is improving, but there is no reason for celebration.” (Source: VDMA / Sarah Kastner Fotografie)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4f/a9/4fa94db21a092a12fdb0822e3d5c8150/0129504798v1.jpeg "Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu, pointed out: “The overall outcome of the order collection regarding 2025 is in line with that of the last two years and thus disappointing once again”. (Source: Ucimu/ Ruggiero Scardigno)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/79/53/795301ea6a776278189e2a019ba94390/0130415594v1.jpeg "To mark its 30th edition, Fakuma 2026 is launching the new Fakuma Innovation Award to honour technological excellence, innovation and teamwork across the plastics processing value chain. (Source: P.E. Schall)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/95/86/9586c977cea778fd4714d8affe2ad482/0130104571v1.jpeg "Special area Automation + Turnkey at Arburg Technology Days 2026 (Source: Arburg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0c/93/0c93aa797c04104b6f02174c1d2af45a/0130102454v1.jpeg "Mach 2026 will bring together technology, expertise and industry dialogue at the NEC Birmingham. (Source: MTA)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0c/70/0c70cb9e4dc176b7000cb09686ac3cbb/0130023477v1.jpeg "Plast & Printpack Alger 2026 will bring together more than 280 exhibitors from 22 countries in Algiers, highlighting the growing importance of Algeria as a market for plastics, print and packaging technologies in North Africa. (Source: Fairtrade/Alger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/09/0c/090ccfc5b48898dac74feabbbdf0aeae/0130423312v2.jpeg "Despite the challenging economic climate, Meusburger has strengthened its position as a reliable partner for making moulds, dies, jigs and fixtures. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1a/7c/1a7c4259282a4190e5068a9f4b05eb01/0130100449v1.jpeg "(Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/aa/21/aa2113aa2a9bb9c5937e2f930a5dd344/0129966928v1.jpeg "With the launch of the exclusive Push-Lok System Ø5 and an expanded Cooling System Ø5, Hasco broadens its range of components for precise and efficient mould cooling. (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/63/53/6353c75a9072fc20846b40065c12f724/0129533055v1.jpeg "Industrial connectors operate at critical interfaces in automated production, where reliability under vibration, heat and contaminants directly affects uptime and maintenance effort. (Source: Mencom)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d8/79/d879b046ea1475ff1172e9cb2563597e/0130247463v1.jpeg "The comparison between the SLA-printable plastics Accura Xtreme Grey (top) and the robust newcomer Accura Xtreme Black now used by Speedpart, which represents a cost-effective and deep-black alternative to mechanically machined plastic prototypes ... (Source: Speedpart)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/37/2a/372a7d6fbc1aee547d87f91f925a5cc6/0130240729v2.jpeg "An SEM image of another nickel nano-architecture fabricated by the Greer lab (scale bar = 5 microns). This example is a spinodal-like nano-architecture. Box I shows a zoomed in view of the 2 micron x 2 micron dashed area in H. Box J features a CAD model based on the SEM image. (Source: Greer Lab/ Caltech)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/40/0f/400f998c1d2d311ee8f468d8b8641b11/0130234739v1.jpeg "Rapid Fusion and Aivox join forces to bring large-format additive manufacturing to the Italian market. (Source: Aivox)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/87/4c/874ca652c72c1f77ed527f997cbb67f0/0130187262v3.jpeg "Heat Exchanger for Blood Cooling — 3D Printed on the S150 in 1 hour, 18 min (Source: Boston Micro Fabrication)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/db/58/db585f01f7d7c5503342feb6e2d17260/0130364195v1.jpeg "Automated Tool Production: Walter’s comprehensive solution for fully automated tool production. (Source: Walter Machines)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/63/4e/634e7417e7849078dc12e6809cb48220/0130363483v1.jpeg "The new DMF 600|11 XXL travelling-column machining centre from DMG Mori. (Source: DMG Mori)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/bd/8ebd4cee7301e92908136aed3527bd35/0130093383v1.jpeg "Customized milling head of the FZ40c (Source: Zimmermann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/59/0759647a6e5c008648499947f03de4f0/0130086243v1.jpeg "Bruderer UK will premiere the BSTA 280-88-B3 with the new B3 control system at Mach 2026. (Source: Bruderer UK)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/62/0d/620d63746a132b3d59f37c3bc2d13d90/0130422909v1.jpeg "Ency supports DAMRC in linking robot programming with kinematic analysis and process preparation for robotic machining research. (Source: Ency)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ac/ff/acffde689ec28e78eec957d4a0813dda/0130382745v1.jpeg "Visitors were able to see live cutting demonstrations on a Star SP23, showcasing how Solidcam drives high performance machining on advanced Sliding Head (Swiss-Type) technology. (Source: Solidcam)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/90/46/9046974d34d72d06aa7966a3751d4a40/0130241270v1.jpeg "The Wittmann Group has optimized the “WiAssist” app to make it even easier for injection moulding practitioners to save time ... (Source: Wittmann Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/22/eb/22ebb8826d0175c65e0ff4b96a3ee27a/0130186157v1.jpeg "Simcon’s new Cadmould AI Solver delivers injection molding simulation results in seconds. By removing lengthy computation times, the tool enables engineers to dynamically explore thousands of design and process variations in a single day. (Source: Business Wire/ Simcon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/1d/d51def0b31e213e756bbfb9479fa9c7e/0129925621v2.jpeg "Automatic electrode feeding: Together with Sodick and Erowa, the Robot Compact 80 (ERC80) was integrated — including connection to the Zeiss measuring machine and chip-based job management. (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/ca/f9ca9cace88200a5ec0946f193264963/0129209504v1.jpeg "Neil Taylor, who has worked in the toolroom at Pre-Met for 20 years. (Source: Pre-Met)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/61/2f61dd20be68049fa2320a2e5aa860d7/0123789183v2.jpeg "from left to right: Sodick President Giuseppe Addelia and Vice President Salvatore Cocco (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c5/49/c54973f28495dada1c7605f913717341/0121533734v1.jpeg "The set-up of the complex parts on the new Sodick ALC600G (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/53/c7/53c73ae0a157d4c103e1964e77c1f425/0130023300v1.jpeg "The LK Altera M 20.12.10 CMM at Action Plas Group in Pudsey supports the inspection of high-value machined and additively manufactured components. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/68/ab/68abf66929cb9f2dcb823a12e90d1d21/0129922525v1.jpeg "The blast nozzles, placed at the top and bottom of a vertical linear shuttle unit, can be moved up/down and individually turned on or off. (Source: Rösler Oberflchentechnik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/46/85/46854ab7a2679db67354f556f2bc1db9/0129539660v2.jpeg "Nikon Eclipse MA200 LED is an inverted microscope with reflected illumination that is ideal for inspecting industrial parts. (Source: Nikon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3e/61/3e61ccb050c57809ce8f7cde582ef4c2/0129679889v1.jpeg "The Equator-X dual-method gauging system brings unique capability to the shop floor with its dual measurement functionality. (Source: Renishaw)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/51/3e/513e2d937e96401a4d1ff8db1481cce7/0130242596v1.jpeg "With the GC1240 insert grade, Sandvik Coromant is bringing to the machining world a solution featuring a special coating that makes the tooling system significantly more wear-resistant and boosts productivity ... (Source: Sahdvik Coromant)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/8f/f88f47ba8e4ef50152497010c25dda11/0130168360v1.jpeg "At Grinding Hub, in Hall 7, Booth 7D80, Vomat will showcase high-performance microfiltration solutions for coolant, specifically designed for demanding metalworking applications such as tool grinding. (Source: Vomat)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3a/77/3a771c3954be7ad9129b7ec46114bd9c/0130022902v1.jpeg "Roemheld’s new B 1.8270 hydraulic workholding unit with patented kinematics. (Source: Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fe/19/fe195d611d459acab868678ba6916958/0129831781v1.jpeg "The Emag UG Series at a glance: UG 400, UG 630, UG 1000 and UG 1500 cover grinding lengths from 400 to 1,500 mm. (Source: Emag)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/52/6652eb3a653a0908d5b03fb638f16260/0129646074v2.jpeg "The powerful EVO42 turbine with throwing blades made from hardened tool steel is ideally suited for the harsh conditions in foundries (Source: Rösler Oberflächentechnik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/04/3d/043d3f95c300d98d7188d2c2f0673aa5/0129365083v1.jpeg "The extremely high demands placed on manufacturing precision in high-tech industries include the cleanliness of components. These sometimes extremely strict requirements call for appropriately designed cleaning processes and systems as well as a suitable manufacturing environment. (Source: Ecoclean)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/9c/579c8e2bcff2e800a19fcb0926e574fa/0129056117v1.jpeg "Fortis mill grinding wheels from weiler abrasives are designed for hot and cold rolling mills, combining advanced ceramic grain technology with longer service life to reduce downtime and increase productivity. (Source: Weiler Abrasives)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/5f/4a5fd6bde5784db58812f15386c2126f/0126112832v2.jpeg "Boride Engineered Abrasives offers mould makers worldwide a complete toolkit for achieving top-quality surface finishes. (Source: Boride)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/e6/d5e68c74fabff18ef737ee767b7b359f/0130415707v1.jpeg "Efficiency in machining and a reduced carbon footprint will be at the centre of Swiss Steel Group’s presentation at Wire 2026 in Düsseldorf. (Source: Swiss Steel Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/9c/6b9cab1e262f77caed8179ed3dc29807/0129104421v1.jpeg "GMH Gruppe has consolidated Kind & Co., Schmiedewerke Gröditz and Buderus Edelstahl into a unified Open-Die Forging Group, supported by a 30 million euro investment programme to strengthen Europe-based tool steel and forging supply. (Source: Oliver Pracht/ GMH Gruppe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/58/4958084fe5c4ed0a7758f7cfb3051e92/0128854986v1.jpeg "Intelligent material procurement connects components, materials, and processes into one seamless flow. (Bild: FACTUREE - The Online Manufacturer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/39/a3/39a32d830d6bb6e4471c79e537c5ca52/chimei-ecologue-frosch-6000x3373v1v1.jpeg "The green frog represents the Ecologue portfolio at CHIMEI. It reflects the company's commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability – aiming to drive progress in various industries while also contributing to addressing global environmental challenges. (Image:CHIMEI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/23/c2/23c213848bec7ea6ffaa4cec36d550d5/0130424512v1.jpeg "Tactotek and Acad group have partnered to accelerate the development and prototyping of IMSE-based smart surfaces. (Source: Tactotek)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/17/82/17821b5308c069aba2f9cbba9df405ec/0130415575v1.jpeg "John Fini will assume the role of President of Krauss Maffei Corporation on June 1, 2026, succeeding Brett Greenhalgh as part of an internal leadership transition. (Source: Krauss Maffei )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/04/af/04af448dd1454719942d1d5e6e1ac94f/0130206408v1.jpeg "As the world’s largest injection moulding machine, the Engel duo 12000 US enables the production of large-format injection-moulded parts in previously unattained dimensions. (Source: Engel)")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1880300/1880368/original.jpg?v= "In his address, VDWF President Prof. Thomas Seul pointed out how important it was to be present as an association, especially during the pandemic crisis. (VDWF)")
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VDWF - Verband Deutscher Werkzeug- und Formenbauer e.V.
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/01/ac/01ac4fd6301bee36c92637f6d1a10a6c/97122792.jpeg?v= "During the Virtual Innovation Day, an expert panel discussed the current and future challanges faced by the European tool, pattern and mouldmaking industry. (Source: Moulding Expo)")
Article | Jun 14, 2021
Expert talk: How can the European tool and mould making industry remain competitive?
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1698300/1698387/original.jpg?v= "Forearm door openers from Brinkmann and Burwinkel: In the fight against corona, Formenbau Brinkmann from Mühlen joined forces with the neighbouring company Burwinkel to develop a door handle attachment. Doors can be opened and closed with the forearm. The injection moulds required for this were finalised by Brinkmann in an incredible speed of seven days. The daily production capacity is 2500 pieces. (VDWF)")
Article | Apr 22, 2020
VDWF members fight Corona
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1227400/1227461/original.jpg?v= "Will Messe Stuttgart be able to attract more visitors than last year? In May 2017, we will be able to find out. (Landesmesse Stuttgart)")
Article | May 11, 2017
Moulding Expo is about to start!
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1152500/1152585/original.jpg?v= "Topics like Toolmaking 4.0, automation, additive manufacturing, globalisation and cooperation will continue to determine the current year. (© Andrew Kras / Fotolia.com)")
Article | Jan 16, 2017
State of the tool, mould and die-making industry: What's ahead for 2017?
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1085600/1085668/original.jpg?v= "VDWF's \"Voll Wild\" event included a visit to Meissner, a Wallau-based tool and mould maker, as well as a tour around the facilities of Bikar Metalle in Bad Berleburg. Presentations about the importance of IT security and how to create a \"dream company\" rounded off the interesting event. (wort und form, VDWF)")
Article | Oct 11, 2016
VDWF members gather at Meissner and Bikar Metalle
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1002200/1002235/original.jpg?v= "VDWF in Eisenach: more than 30 young entrepeneurs from the German tool and mould making sector joined the networking event on 22 March 2016. (Source: wortundform)")