
3D printing as a trending topic
The 20th edition of METAV will be held in Düsseldorf from February 20 to 24. One of the trending topics at this year's international trade fair for metalworking technologies is the possibilities of 3D printing.
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The 20th edition of METAV will be held in Düsseldorf from February 20 to 24. One of the trending topics at this year's international trade fair for metalworking technologies is the possibilities of 3D printing.

The new hall concept at SPS IPC Drives 2017 also attracted companies that are not at home in the field of classic automation. Björn Frauen, Managing Director of Stagil, explains why.

Production and assembly automation as well as bonding technology: these topics will be the focus when the trade fair grounds in Stuttgart host Motek and the accompanying Bondexpo for four days from October 9.

Networked production / sensor technology
With effect from July 1, 2017, the machine tool manufacturer Trumpf from Ditzingen near Stuttgart has acquired 60% of the shares in the French company Bespoon. In doing so, Trumpf aims to strengthen its technology portfolio for digitally networked production.
There are economic reasons for outsourcing ERP systems to the cloud - and many small and medium-sized companies are now convinced of this. However, from a technical perspective, there are a few points to consider when moving to the cloud.
Since 2002, Haver & Boecker has been relying on solutions from the software company Industrie Informatik for production optimization. In the meantime, a comprehensive MES has replaced the control station.

embedded world Conference 2017
NXP CEO Rick Clemmer, a proven expert in the semiconductor industry, will give the keynote speech at the embedded world Conference 2017. The detailed lecture and workshop program of the annual meeting place for the embedded systems scene is available online.
Siemens intends to acquire the industrial software provider Mentor Graphics for USD 37.25 per share - which corresponds to an enterprise value of around USD 4.5 billion. The aim is to integrate the company into the PLM division.

The IT & Business trade fair opens its doors in Stuttgart from October 4 to 6. The topic of Industry 4.0 will be high on the agenda - with the expanded special show 'Smart Factory' and a new showcase.

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, order intake at Siemens rose by 7% to €22.3 billion - an increase of 10% after adjusting for currency translation effects. The Group significantly improved its earnings in the Industrial Sector.