The Association of the German Turning Parts Industry looks beyond borders. Every two years, members meet with partner associations from abroad. This time, the journey led to the USA – where the challenges and opportunities of the future were the focus in light of global developments.
How can the international turning parts industry assert itself in the coming years? Over 150 participants from eight countries gathered in June in Chicago, Illinois, to discuss this very question. The focus was on the challenges and opportunities of the future – a topic also addressed in the presentation by Connor Lokar from the renowned research institute 'ITR Economics'. His portrayal of the industry, which also considered existing and announced US tariffs in a global context, set the guideline for the subsequent program points of the event.
'This year we arrived with a 50-member delegation from Germany,' says Werner Liebmann, managing director of the Association of the German Turning Parts Industry. The agenda included not only technical presentations but also factory visits. Insights into the current technologies of precision parts manufacturing were provided by Pindel Global Precision, Reader Precision Solutions, Camcraft, DuPage Machine Products, Otto Engineering, Pioneer Service Inc., and M&M Quality Grinding. Additionally, DMG Mori, a manufacturer of machine tools, and the 'Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA)', a technology and training center, were present.
Participants from Germany took the opportunity to learn directly from the hosts and take suggestions for their own work. The exchange program for young employees of member companies is particularly important to all involved. Werner Liebmann explains: 'We want to enable our young talents to spend several months or even a whole year as trainees in another country. This way, they can expand their horizons not only professionally but also personally.'
The next SID Congress is already scheduled: In June 2027, turning parts experts will meet in Stratford upon Avon, Great Britain.
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