Special Events

The METAV continually is picking up topics under discussion in the industry. At METAV 2012, a whole series of events will be offering trade visitors additional information as background to what the exhibitors are showcasing. On view there are: a modern process chain for the manufacture of medical parts, innovations for the efficient processing of fibre composite materials, and presentations by the various clusters in North Rhine-Westphalia. This top-class fringe programme is rounded off by fascinating lectures and expert forums.

METAV Technology Forum “Sustainable Metal-Cutting Processes”
Industrial metal-cutting processes have to meet a broad spectrum of disparate requirements. Productivity levels can be upgraded by means of cutting materials, geometries and coatings that are responsively matched to the duty profile and machining job involved. Improvements are determined both by the user and by the increasingly complex interaction between the machine and the tool.

The METAV Technology Forum “Sustainable Metal-Cutting Processes” adduces current examples to demonstrate how to master the complex influencing factors involved in optimising a metal-cutting production process. On two half-days, the focus will be on “Borehole machining from macro to micro” and “Hard-fine machining/high-precision machining”. Experts from the machine tool and tool-making sectors will be showcasing their solutions. The Technology Forum is being organised by the GFE (the German Society for Production Technology and Development in Schmalkalden) and by the Specialized Section Precision Tools within the VDMA.

When: 29 February and 01 March 2012, each from 10:00 till 14:00 h
Where: CCD Congress Center East, Room R
Language: German

Fee: 300 Euro

Flyer and registration form

More information:
GFE – Gesellschaft für Fertigungstechnik und Entwicklung Schmalkalden
Prof. Dr. Frank Barthelmä
Tel. +49 3683 6900-20
f.barthelmae@gfe-net.de

Special Show Metal meets Medical “From One-of-a-kind to Bulk Production”
After the success of Metal meets Medical at METAV 2010, the initiative is to be continued under the heading “From One-of-a-kind to Bulk Production”. Within that special show solutions for the entire process chain for the manufacture of medical devices will be presented. Visitors can persuade themselves of the added value of complete solutions on the basis of real-life examples and applications ranging from artificial limbs designed to specific customer needs through to the bulk production of standard workpieces.

When: 28 February to 03 March 2012, daily, whole day
Where: Hall 15, Stand E3
Language: German

Read more (in German language only)

More information:
Siemens AG
Sabine Fietz
Tel. +49 9131 98-3443
sabine.fietz@siemens.com

VDW (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.)
Martin Göbel
Tel. +49 69 756081-54
m.goebel@vdw.de

Special Forum “Medical Technology”
This topical focus is rounded off with the special forum “Medical Technology”, offering interesting specialist lectures and expert panel discussions for those who use medical technology.

List of lectures (in German only)

When: 28 February to 03 March 2012, daily, whole day
Where: Hall 15, Stand E8
Language: German

More information:
DeviceMed
Kontakt: Peter Reinhardt
Tel. +49 6122 9559-33
peter.reinhardt@vogel.de

VDW (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.)
Martin Göbel
Tel. +49 69 756081-54
m.goebel@vdw.de

Joint stand “Technology Competence from North Rhine-Westphalia”
Following on their huge success at METAV 2010, Cluster ProduktionNRW, Autocluster.NRW, NanoMikro+Werkstoffe.NRW, CEF.NRW, EnergieForschung.NRW, EnergieRegion.NRW and the EnergieAgentur.NRW have again joined forces with the region’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Building, Housing and Transport to organise a joint stand at the
forthcoming METAV 2012, the motto of which is “Efficient production”.

When: 28 February to 03 March 2012, daily, whole day
Where: Hall 16, Stand B14
Language: German

More information:
VDMA Landesverband Nordrhein-Westfalen
Ina Grothof
Tel. +49 211 687748-25
ina.grothof@vdma.org

Symposium “Production Technology as the Key to Electromobility”
A symposium picking up the “Production Technology as the Key to Electromobility” topic topic initiated at METAV 2010 will offer in-depth reflection on the shared trade fair presence.

When: 29 February 2012, 14:00 till 18:00 h
Where: CCD East, Room L
Language: German

More information:
VDMA Landesverband Nordrhein-Westfalen
Ina Grothof
Tel. +49 211 687748-25
ina.grothof@vdma.org

Special Show CompositesWorld Area “Composites for Lightweight Construction”
For users in the automobile, automotive supplier, aerospace and machine building industries as well as many other user branches, the CompositesWorld Area presents modern manufacturing and automation solutions for the processing of fibre composite materials. The special show is organised by the VDW in together with Carbon Composites network association, Augsburg and the trade magazine MM MaschinenMarkt, Würzburg.

The content of the special show is complemented by a lecture forum hosted by the Carbon Composites network association.

List of lectures (in German only)

When: 28 February to 03 March 2012, daily, whole day
Where: Hall 14, Stand B93
Language: German

More information:
MM MaschinenMarkt
Winfried Burkard
Tel. +49 931 418-2686
Winfried.burkard@vogel.de

Special Show for Young People “Mechanical Engineering – a Job with Power”
This special show, jointly organised by the VDW-Nachwuchsstiftung and partners, is already a traditional feature of the VDW’s trade fairs. Top-ranking companies from the sector will be showcasing the services and opportunities they provide for the people they recruit. Contact persons from universities and technical colleges will be providing information on opportunities in technical training. For any pupils interested, trainees and students will be available to answer their questions.

When: 28 February to 03 March 2012, daily, whole day
Where: Hall 13, Stand E81
Language: German

More information:
VDW-Nachwuchsstiftung
Dr. Marina Kowalewski
Tel. +49 69 756081-47
dr.kowalewski@vdw-nachwuchsstiftung.de