The result is recommendations that present exactly which tools, machining parameters and processes can be used to produce a certain component at what cost. The experts at Walter pass this detailed information on to their customers via technology days together with technology partners, via roadshows, using training videos or animations on YouTube and, in the future - to deal with the trend in digitalisation - via our homepage and augmented reality. "We make absolutely sure that the skills that we have built up for our customers and are continuously adding to are also available to them globally."

It goes without saying that extensive knowledge about future products and requirements also flows into the development processes. Thomas Schaarschmidt clearly explains that this is another definite advantage for Walter's customers: "Forward-looking planning and development enables us to offer our customers a completely new type of machining solution, often right at the start of production of a new product, which is precisely tailored to them. The best example is our new generation of cutting tool material, Tiger Tec Gold. Selected customers from the aviation industry have already tested and verified the new coating platform in conjunction with material- specific substrates, e.g. for titanium machining. After the official introduction at the AMB, we are able to support our customers with new component-specific cutting material solutions with immediate effect." It goes without saying that the start-up costs are reduced, the time between development and series production (time-to-market) is considerably accelerated and that this has a positive impact on cost-effectiveness.