Two open plants, six specialist presentations and over 60 exhibits:
From 14th to 16th May 2025, Paul Horn GmbH opened its doors for the ninth time to around 3,300 visitors from a total of 33 countries.
Mastering processes in theory and practice: Visitors were able to expand their knowledge during six specialist presentations combined with live machining. Topics included machining aluminium with PCD tools, machining small bores, grooving, parting off, form grooving and turn-milling as a solution for long-chipping materials. Those who wanted to delve even deeper were able to take part in moderated demonstrations in three live production areas. In addition, two presentations focused on Horn's internal product configuration and the integration of AI. Visitors were able to see, test and experience these on-site.
From a pasta machine and a braking system for an intercity express train to the combustion chamber of an Ariane engine: throughout the production area, the tool manufacturer displayed over 60 impressive exhibits that had been machined using Horn tools. In all, 20 demo components were machined live on various machines. In addition to extensive freedom of movement around the open production facilities in the two plants at the Tübingen site, visitors were given an insight into the process from powder to the finished blank for an insert at a special exhibition organised by HORN Hartstoffe GmbH.
Two final presentations from the TransKI and MetaLearn projects funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) also took place as part of the Horn Technology Days. A total of 50 partner companies rounded off the event.
Markus Horn, Managing Director of Paul Horn GmbH, summarises: "The Horn Technology Days 2025 were a complete success. The feedback from our guests not only confirmed this, but more than exceeded our expectations. We are already looking forward to 2027, when it will be time to welcome visitors again to the Horn Technology Days."