Grinding symposium brought together experts, end users

More than 1,500 international visitors viewed new technologies in precision machining and current trends in the manufacturing industry at the Grinding Symposium held in May by the United Grinding Group in Thun, Switzerland.

Technology presentations and lectures, as well as the presentation of partner companies and suppliers, were other focal points of the conference.

The 16 lectures given at the symposium covered a broad range of topics. In addition to the opportunities and challenges in the cooperation of human and machine or the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the manufacturing industry, there were also practical production topics, such as practical experiences with the company’s WireDress® dressing technology.

In the 13 technology presentations and the Customer Care presentation, visitors were able to see the latest machines from the group’s eight brands. These included the Magerle MFP 30, a machine for crafting aircraft engine blades; the Studer S31 for machining very long workpieces; and production of ultra-hard tools using laser on an Ewag Laser Line Ultra.

“The Grinding Symposium and the evening events in particular are also a thank you to our customers for their trust, their loyalty, and their suggestions,” said CEO Stephan Nell.