As in many industrial sectors, the effects of current crises and structural challenges are also becoming apparent in the grinding industry. Against the backdrop of cost pressure and a shortage of skilled workers, approaches to resource optimization were presented by manufacturers of equipment, such as cylindrical and non-cylindrical grinding machines, tool grinding machines for cutting and machining tools, surface grinding machines, grinding, polishing, and hollowing media, as well as clamping technology, filter technology, and grinding oils. The focus was on reducing energy and raw material requirements, as well as mitigating the shortage of skilled workers through automation and digitalization.
