VDWF im Dialog
Official magazine and digital platform of the German Tool and Mold Makers Association (VDWF), covering toolmaking, mold making, and additive manufacturing with 12,000 circulation.
- CEO / Founder
- Ralf Dürrwächter
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
VDWF im Dialog Magazine (quarterly, 12,000 copies); VDWF Online Portal; Industry Newsletters; Trade Fair Distributions
Technological Advantage
Deep integration with VDWF association network; recognized by German Brand Award 2020, 2021, 2025; largest European network for tool and mold making (500+ members).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-authority technical journalism and targeted advertising reaching 12,000 readers (9,000 decision-makers + 1,000 members + 2,000 trade fair distribution) in the German-speaking toolmaking and AM ecosystem via association credibility.
How They Differentiate
Unlike general AM magazines, focuses specifically on AM integration into tool and mold making value chain; backed by major industry association with 500+ members.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Tool and mold makers, AM hardware manufacturers, industrial engineers, and manufacturing decision-makers in DACH region.
Industry Verticals
Tooling; Mold Making; Automotive; Medical; Aerospace
Competitors
Additive Fertigung (Springer); 3D-grenzenlos Magazin; TCT Magazine
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Circulation 12,000 copies; quarterly publication; 850+ signatures for open letter (2026); German Brand Award 2025 winner.
Major Milestones
1992: VDWF founded in Schwendi (18 members); 2001: First issue of 'VDWF aktuell'; 2005: Relaunch as 'VDWF im Dialog' (12,000 copies); 2019: mediaV Award Best Association Magazine; 2020-2021: German Brand Award; 2025: German Brand Award again; 2026: 850+ signatures for industry support letter
Notable Customers
voestalpine; EOS; Trumpf; GF Machining Solutions