EMO Hannover 2017 builds Bridges between Academia and the Business

In line with the EMO’s motto of “Connecting systems for intelligent production”, the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW) is therefore organizing the Industry 4.0. Special Show area, on which Fraunhofer and university-affiliated research institutes of the German Academic Society for Production Engineering (WGP) will be showcasing the latest advances in networked production technology.

Besides the WGP, representatives of the industrial sector will be showing what solutions they have already implemented in practical form. In an accompanying presentation forum, eminent academics will be elucidating their latest research results, and firms will be spotlighting their competences in regard to the smart factory concept. The WGP is a group of leading German professors from 40 research institutes. They represent around 2,000 academics working in the field of production technology, who are globally networked. The WGP represents the needs and concerns of the research and teaching communities in their dealings with politicians, the business community and the public.

“For the WGP, Industry 4.0 is a crucial issue for the future, which we are addressing in numerous institutes. Because only companies that are receptive to this issue will remain competitive.”

Eberhard Abele,
President, WGP

Source: VDW