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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c3/be/c3be858b644b6f52c83ea025a6f596ad/0130477152v1.jpeg "With the \"DUO\" version of the \"POWER-Skate XL\", loads can be moved in all directions. (Image:HTS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/92/87/9287ce9327245bdcd01af627044b34c8/0131221372v1.jpeg "Here, Binder provides information on a standardized portfolio and, above all, on improvements for the assembly of M12 connectors, which are now easier to handle and even safer ... (Image:Binder)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fc/5c/fc5c314369136a0f2b4819ca4011ce80/0131048280v1.jpeg "It all depends on the overall IO-Link package. If the interaction between sensors, powerful masters and a manufacturer-independent configuration tool is right, a significant increase in machine performance is possible. (Image:Baumer)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/72/54/7254c0031573057a049e5879cba0de85/0130912407v1.jpeg "The serial interface still has its legitimacy in the age of Industry 4.0: it is still used, for example, to connect peripheral devices such as scanners. (Picture: ©Guy - stock.adobe.com)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/30/76/3076278d4a7b51a5c566581a20135afc/54963580015-cdcb4657c5-k-2047x1151v1v1.jpeg "The Nancy Grace Roman space telescope was completed in the largest clean room at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It is due to be launched into space in September 2026. (Image:NASA/Jolearra Tshiteya / CC BY 4.0)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/55/93/55936485100842cd9e83fa3ec053e9c1/2-995x560v1v1.png "The research team at the Technical University of Munich measures and controls the tendon forces on the robot. The aim of the research project is to develop new control concepts. (Image:TU Munich)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c2/df/c2df275b52afda5130ec90662fc767af/adobestock-1858604981--c2-a9-20vladyslav-20andrukhiv-20-e2-80-93-20stock-adobe-com-ki-generiertv1.jpeg "Artificial sun on earth: Start-ups in China are working to accelerate the development of the virtually inexhaustible energy source of nuclear fusion with AI. (Source: © Vladyslav Andrukhiv - stock.adobe.com/AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2c/1f/2c1fb590b96de7ca3ca029564b063865/0131218954v1.jpeg "Xpeng brings the X9 to Germany. (Picture:Xpeng)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/94/6b/946b136b4478d8b80e3d9e62041e7274/0131259520v1.jpeg "The Craft test bench in Berlin is used to develop future propulsion systems for sustainable aviation. The aim is to minimize noise while maintaining the efficiency of aircraft engines. (Image:DLR)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5a/14/5a14b26a5d4495d3a192e90e5c216251/ai-catl-sodium-batteries-vs-lithium-revolution-1800x1012v1v1.jpeg "The supplier CATL is bringing its first sodium-ion batteries into series production. Although not in the automotive industry, this step is set to follow soon. (Image:CATL)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/68/43/68433001d98374eb72f51b4a7db590fe/0131229290v1.jpeg "Charging infrastructure provider Evoltra will operate as Citywatt Development in the future. (Image:Citywatt)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/98/11/981107e7d149b2ff970c574cdd73f158/0131183152v1.jpeg "An optical phased array (OPA) counteracts strong optical crosstalk. For this purpose, the antenna geometry is arranged asymmetrically. (Image:Amy Pan / MIT)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a3/2e/a32e8b8bb38bd5c1cfd27b043baf72b7/0131203375v1.jpeg "Alliance for the AI age: Sony and TSMC join forces to produce next-generation smart image sensors (Image:Brunox983/Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/5d/f95d24afa8d7ffb2c27916d0f329c670/0131192604v1.jpeg "Symbolic image: Kontron has a positive outlook for 2026, but must restructure. (Image:AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c7/6b/c76b7659a76e1dd6e9b007340a12c70b/0131171547v1.jpeg "Circular economy in practice: in future, automated systems will save intact battery cells for reuse. (Image:Rainer Betz/Fraunhofer IPA)")
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1542600/1542630/original.jpg?v= "The \"Multi Machine Monitor\" from Emag provides an overview of all machines in production. It can be used on all common end devices. (Emag)")
Verein Deutscher Werkzeug- maschinenfabriken e. V. (VDW)
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1490800/1490885/original.jpg?v= "Umati is the abbreciation of “universal machine tool interface”. (VDW)")
Article | Nov 28, 2018
Towards a common language for machine tools
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1468300/1468363/original.jpg?v= "(VDW)")
Article | Oct 10, 2018
Global interest in German connectivity initiative
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1450100/1450109/original.jpg?v= "Machine tools account for 66.9% of industry exports, while metal-forming machines account for 16%. Moreover, 17.2 % of machine tool exports are parts and accessories. (CC0 Creative Commons)")
Article | Sep 5, 2018
Positive trend in the machine tool industry continues
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1394200/1394248/original.jpg?v= "VDW announced to raise the production output forecast for 2018 because of the positive development in the first quarter of 2018. (Creative Commons/Pixabay)")
Article | May 8, 2018
22% growth for German machine tool industry
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1309400/1309487/original.jpg?v= "Large forces in a minimised space: hydraulic clamping technology has proved its worth when it comes to clamping heavy workpieces. (Römheld)")
Article | Oct 26, 2017
Clamping technology to be presented at Metav 2018
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1245900/1245933/original.jpg?v= "Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will open EMO 2017, the leading trade fair for the metalworking sector, in Hanover, Germany on 18 September. The fair will run until 23 September. (Pixabay)")
Article | Jun 22, 2017
Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to open EMO 2017
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1224200/1224236/original.jpg?v= "Replacing steel: using CFRPs reduces the mass
of the Z-axis by 60 per cent. (MAP Werkzeugmaschinen)")
Article | May 4, 2017
Inspiring ideas for lightweight construction
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1168600/1168692/original.jpg?v= "VDW Chairman Prokop: \"2017 is characterized by many challenges that offer opportunities to generate new competitive advantages and expand our portfolio.\" (Stahl)")
Article | Feb 3, 2017
German machine tool industry grows
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1186700/1186778/original.jpg?v= "The world grows closer together. But that is no purely positive development. (Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain)")