The plastics industry is calling for digital solutions to make machines more intelligent and better networked. An innovative drive concept supports the step into the digital future.

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The Industry 4.0 initiative SEF Smart Electronic Factory e.V. confirms Gerd Ohl, Prof. Dr. Gerrit Sames and Ulrike Peter on the Board of Directors. Uwe Jörk was newly appointed. Focus: practical digitalization, use of AI and automation for SMEs.

At SPS 2025, Rosenberger will be showcasing a broad portfolio of connectors and system solutions for reliable data and power transmission in automated production environments.

Rheinmetall will build satellites in the future: Rheinmetall and satellite specialist Iceye have founded Rheinmetall Iceye Space Solutions GmbH in Neuss for this purpose. The joint venture will focus on the construction of SAR satellites and will start operations in 2025.

At SPS, Conrad Electronic and its partners such as Tektronix and Festo will be showcasing innovations for the automation industry. The Conrad Sourcing Platform offers over 10 million product offers and enables the efficient procurement of technical components via the webshop or e-procurement connection.

At SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, B&R Industrial Automation will be presenting a new drive solution for flexible and networked production processes. The system was developed for dynamic manufacturing environments and supports short product life cycles and variable batch sizes.

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From 25 to 27 November 2025, Nuremberg will once again become the center of industrial automation. At SPS - Smart Production Solutions - companies will show how digital technologies and AI are shaping the factory of the future.

Tight bending radii, vibrations and aggressive environments put a strain on cables in energy supply systems. Helukabel presents specially designed drag chain cables that ensure long-term reliability, reduce downtimes and protect machine processes in highly automated production environments.

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To ensure a reliable supply of spare parts even after decades, Alstom is relying on a new production process. With WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), components for rail vehicles can be manufactured flexibly, in a resource-saving manner and at short notice if required.

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Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology print solar cells with nine percent efficiency and high durability. The DFG research group "Popular" is now investigating the ageing of the cells across universities.

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Kuka CEO Dr. Michael Jürgens has been appointed to the board of the VDMA Robotics and Automation Association. He wants to drive AI and automation forward.

MAPAL presents standardized chip breaker geometries for unalloyed, alloyed and stainless steels. Optimum chip formation, higher process stability and reduced tool life in machining.

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Endress+Hauser has opened a new development and production building in Waldheim. With around 18,000 m² of space, there is more room for pH glass sensors, laboratories, logistics and development.

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Serkan Şen from Linde Engineering was elected Chairman of VDMA Large Industrial Plant Manufacturers for the first time. His deputies are Dr. Hannes Storch, Metso, Outotec GmbH & Co KG and Martin Oetjen, Everllence SE.

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Fronius presents the Ignis Battery battery-powered welding system. The electric welding device enables mobile MMA and TIG welding up to 150 A. Robust, compact and with a lithium-ion battery for flexible applications.

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With the Industrial AI Cloud in Munich, Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA are creating one of the largest AI factories in Europe. Companies can train AI models, carry out simulations and access 10,000 GPUs.

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Today, industrial 3D printing is a central component of modern manufacturing. As series production matures, the focus is increasingly shifting to post-processing steps. Dimensional accuracy, surface quality and integration into existing processes are decisive for market success. Processes such as dry ice blasting open up new possibilities here.

Schaeffler and Neura Robotics will work together in the future to develop and supply key components for humanoid robots. The systems will also be integrated into Schaeffler's global production network.

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Rosenberger has appointed Josef Rottenaicher as its new CFO. He succeeds Franz Praxenthaler, who is retiring after 48 years with the company.

With AutoStore, Element Logic provides access to warehouse automation in a flexible subscription model that does not require extensive initial investment.