On May 28 and 29, 2025, an inspiring conference program on startup solutions awaits you on the LIGNA.Stage in Hall 12 - be there live!
OPC UA for Woodworking Machines – Part 1: Vertical Interface
As a VDMA member, Kohnle GmbH Hartmetall-Werkzeug-Fabrik will be demonstrating at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025 what networked and sustainable woodworking looks like today - with smart tool solutions made in Germany.
Thinking tools digitally - that is the guiding principle of iBlade®. At LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025, the specialist from Kolbermoor will be demonstrating how intelligent tool management can be used to efficiently manage almost all (cutting) tools.
The Startup Area @ LIGNA.FutureSquare is entering the next round. From May 26 to 30, 2025, 13 startups from four countries will present their pioneering solutions for the industry at LIGNA, the world's leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing.
The industry association expects a stable level for the current year. This outlook assumes an increase in order intake from the third quarter of 2025.
At LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025, the startup improvem from Austria shows how the digital twin makes wood processing more transparent, efficient and sustainable - for smarter production processes and future-proof companies.
Revolutionizing intralogistics with intelligent wood-based materials - that is ligenium's mission. The startup, which was already nominated for the 2023 Mechanical Engineering Summit Startup Award, is presenting itself for the first time at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025.
"The woodworking machinery industry is expecting incoming orders to pick up from the third quarter of 2025," said Markus Hüllmann, Chairman of the Board of VDMA Woodworking Machinery at the LIGNA Preview on February 20, 2025 in Hanover.
After a successful debut at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2023, Polish startup Deeplai will exhibit again at the Startup Area this year. Deeplai brings state-of-the-art AI technologies to the wood industry.
2025 will be a highlight year for mechanical and plant engineering companies and startups. VDMA Startup-Machine connects young companies with established players in mechanical engineering at the leading industry events.
Voodin Blades celebrates its premiere at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025. CEO Tom Siekmann shares his goals and explains why participation is an important step for the Hessian startup.
LIGNA.FutureSquare 2023 offered startups like Strong by Form a stage to present their solutions. VDMA Startup-Machine supports young entrepreneurs who are advancing the industries with fresh ideas and new technologies.
Sustainable construction with a future: At LIGNA.ENGINEERED WOOD you will experience innovative wood-based materials and state-of-the-art technologies for solid wood. For environmentally friendly, cost-efficient and safe construction projects of tomorrow.
With LIGNA.connectivity, LIGNA 2025 focuses on digitalization and networking - for higher productivity, efficiency and sustainability. Discover innovative solutions for the success of today and tomorrow.
Forecast for 2024 withdrawn and stagnation in the coming year 2025. Uncertainty delays customers' investment decisions. Initial indicators give reason for optimism in 2025.
Despite losses in production and exports, the members of VDMA Woodworking Machinery are optimistic. The production and export records achieved in 2023 will be followed by a forecast double-digit decline in industry turnover in 2024
At the general meeting of the VDMA Woodworking Machinery on June 7, 2024, the highest committee of the trade association was reorganized for the next 2 years.
On June 6 and 7, 2024, the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association held its biennial members' meeting at MOTORWORLD in Munich. Interesting presentations, discussions and a supporting program lined the event.
Tools for woodworking – Data model for the description of geometry and process parameters
