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: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)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/69/a2/69a26de87302feccb0ad51bc5eefae4d/0131155056v1.jpeg "Quantum Mate with integrated cobot takes over manual, repetitive tasks in an automated, reliable and efficient process. (Image:Galdabini)")
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: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/988300/988337/original.jpg?v= "Dr Wilfried Schäfer, director VDW, at the opening press conference. (Source: Schulz)")
Verein Deutscher Werkzeug- maschinenfabriken e. V. (VDW)
Lyoner Str. 18 ⎢ 60528 Frankfurt am Main ⎢ Deutschland ⎢
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/975400/975462/original.jpg?v= "Michael Breme, head of Toolmaking at Audi: “We have fully embraced Industry 4.0. For years now, to cite just one example, remote maintenance of our bodywork production lines has been performed as standard practice, as has remote maintenance of intelligent tools.” (Source: Audi)")
Article | Jan 27, 2016
The world of tool and mould making is being transformed
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/970300/970315/original.jpg?v= "For the concept of Industry 4.0 to work, inline metrology, integrated into the production process, is essential. (Schulz)")
Article | Jan 13, 2016
Industry 4.0: inline metrology on the up
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/957800/957872/original.jpg?v= "Gunther Borbonus, managing director and shareholder of MTE Deutschland in Montabaur, Germany. (Source: Fecht)")
Article | Nov 27, 2015
XXL milling machines matter again in tool and mould making
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/840200/840211/original.jpg?v= "Jason Jones (CEO and Co-Founder of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies, Ltd.) with his innovation, the Hybrid-kit, that can be integrated into any old or new metal-working CNC machine. (Source: VDW)")
Article | Mar 9, 2015
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies wins inaugural International Additive Manufacturing Award
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/727300/727317/original.jpg?v= "Lightweight structure: generatively produced model of a human hand. (Image: Fraunhofer-IPA)")