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The exhibitors presenting at EMO 2025 in Hannover also stand for resource conservation, circular economy, and climate protection. The following can be experienced ...

Today, resource-efficient production, reduced emissions, and the circular economy are key to protecting the environment and climate. Companies that act sustainably not only ensure their competitiveness but also take responsibility for future generations. At EMO Hannover 2025, sustainability is therefore one of the main focuses of the presentations. Sustainability-oriented products and processes are considered key to a more livable society. With the three focus topics of sustainability, automation, and digitalization, EMO Hannover 2025 provides a clear vision of tomorrow's production with efficient processes. The following examples from the metalworking industry aim to illustrate where the journey toward sustainability is currently heading or could go ...

Ceratizit makes sustainability its mission

As one of the leading providers of carbide tools, Ceratizit Deutschland GmbH from Kempten is actively committed to enhancing sustainability in metalworking. The company pursues a comprehensive strategy with numerous measures to reduce CO₂ emissions. To achieve its ambitious sustainability goals, Ceratizit relies on defined measures across the entire value chain. Recycling worn-out cutting tools is a key component of its sustainability strategy. The specially developed and optimized recycling process enables a particularly high proportion of the raw materials used for tools and carbide systems to be sourced from secondary raw materials, thereby conserving material resources. Furthermore, the use of recycled carbide significantly reduces the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of products. To combine maximum performance with optimal sustainability, Ceratizit is developing carbide grades with largely closed material cycles. The most recent development is a special milling tool line, with products made from at least 99 percent recycled carbide. These tools have the lowest CO₂ emissions in their class. Thanks to modern geometry and coating technologies, these milling tools also achieve up to 30 percent higher performance compared to competing products for machining and are suitable for a wide range of materials. "Our goal is to establish a common standard for calculating and classifying the CO₂ footprint of cutting tools, carbide products, and carbide powders on the market," explains Dr. Andreas Lackner, Ceratizit’s board spokesperson. This creates transparency regarding emissions. The foundation is an in-house calculation model for PCF values, including classification, which has also been incorporated into the VDMA Standard Sheet 35111, developed by a consortium.

Tool manufacturer Ingersoll focuses on sustainability as follows ...

At Ingersoll Werkzeuge GmbH in Haiger, sustainability and environmental protection are central to the company's philosophy. "We have implemented various measures to reduce our ecological footprint while remaining economically efficient," explains Leon Pulverich, the company's Environmental and Energy Management Officer. A significant step in this direction is the transition to sustainable packaging, achieved through the use of eco-friendly materials and an overall reduction in packaging usage. In addition, Ingersoll offers regrinding services for its solid carbide tools. This service extends the lifespan of tools and reduces the demand for new raw materials. Another testament to Ingersoll's sustainability efforts is the installation of a photovoltaic system on the company premises. With an annual energy generation of approximately 700,000 kilowatt hours, this saves about 184 tons of CO₂. Not least, this also helps reduce energy costs. Furthermore, the Ingersoll management places great emphasis on energy efficiency when selecting new machines. Modern machines contribute to lowering both energy consumption and operating costs. Ingersoll firmly believes that economic success and environmental protection can and must go hand in hand. At EMO Hannover, Ingersoll is sure to gain further inspiration to continue successfully pursuing this path.