A 360° view of additive manufacturing
“The potential is immense”, says Prof. Stefan Roth, Department of Applied Plastics Technology at Schmalkalden University. Roth leads the VDWF’s “Additive Manufacturing” working group together with Prof. Julian Polte of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK Berlin, and whose involvement in the program’s creation played a key role. Read more
The VDWF WBA Practical Forum on Toolmaking 2024: The focus is on people
This year marks the sixth time that the VDWF and WBA are joining forces to host the “Practical Forum on Toolmaking”. In Schmalkalden on September 24, 2024, interested parties will once again have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other industry experts, listen to specialist presentations and look into the future of the tool and mold making industry. Read more
Ringing in the New Year 2024 With Over 500 VDWF Members!
Exchanges between companies have become indispensable – especially in the past few turbulent years. The tool and mold making industry is connected nationwide through the VDWF – and this network is becoming ever more closely-knit.The “2023 Year-End Rally”, as VDWF Managing Director Ralf Dürrwächter put it, was characterized by sold-out events and intensive discussions. Read more
The VDWF WBA Practical Forum on Toolmaking in Schwarzenberg
The fifth iteration of the “Praxisforum Werkzeugbau” – conceived jointly by the VDWF and the WBA – took place on September 26 in Schwarzenberg in the Ore Mountains. Current trends and promising industry topics for the were highlighted in five lectures. The even focused on both the technical aspects and the social interaction of toolmaking. What makes the mold making industry tick? “The people!” exclaimed VDWF President Prof. Thomas Seul… Read more
VDWF wins special mediaV Award prize
Every two years, the mediaV Award honors special achievements by associations. On June 12, it was that time again: VDWF took the stage at a festive award ceremony in Cologne. The VDWF working group “Sustainability/Future Viability” was awarded the special jury prize for “Best Sustainability Initiative”.“I have a lot of respect for what you are doing to move our society forward,” said Heike Mahmoud… Read more
Record attendance at the 2023 VDWF Annual General Meeting
A record 220 participants – nearly half of the association’s 483 members – attended this year’s Annual General Meeting on April 28. Above all, this number proves the tool and mold industry’s interest in a joint exchange. This is unsurprising in view of the past few years’ series of crises.“Complaining is immensely uniting – but it rarely gets us anywhere” said VDWF President Prof. Thomas Seul in his opening address. Read more