Pöppelmann is set for a change in management: Bernd Moormann will join the management board on July 1, 2026. At the same time, Matthias Lesch will leave the management board and the company by mutual agreement after 24 years with the company.
read more...Start to the year without a recovery signal
The German aluminum industry starts 2026 without a recovery signal: production, recycling and semi-finished products remain under pressure. Which segments are particularly affected and why the industry does not expect a quick turnaround.
read more...Following a surprisingly strong second quarter, specialty chemicals group Evonik is more optimistic about the current fiscal year. The company is raising its profit forecast but is sticking to its comprehensive restructuring plan: The planned elimination of more than 6,000 jobs is set to go ahead.
read more...ebm-papst returned to a growth trajectory in fiscal year 2025/26. Air Technology, data center applications, and artificial intelligence are driving revenue and investment.
read more...Effective July 1, 2026, Baerlocher will transfer its operational business to a newly established subsidiary: Baerlocher Germany, headquartered in Lingen. This wholly owned subsidiary of the former Baerlocher will take over the European business going forward, while the parent company will focus on its holding company role.
read more...How Image Processing and Digital Worker Assistance Optimize Manufacturing Processes: In this interview, Michael Kunze, Managing Director of MKey Solution GmbH, explains how companies can reduce scrap, improve quality, and control processes in real time.
read more...The German economy is showing signs of a cautious recovery. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 85.6 points in June 2026. Companies are assessing the current situation and their expectations somewhat more positively, but remain largely cautious.
read more...The HIMA Group will increase its revenue to 190.5 million euros in 2025. International business, digitalization, and partnerships are driving this growth.
read more...Machine Tool Manufacturing Offers Hope
New orders in the machine tool industry are rising significantly again for the first time. However, production, exports, and employment continue to decline.
read more...Thousands of Jobs Under Scrutiny
Evonik is restructuring the group and downsizing: The Essen-based specialty chemicals company is cutting thousands of jobs. But there is more to these job cuts than just a cost-cutting program.
read more...Partnership Sealed on the Sidelines of the...
On the sidelines of the ILA 2026, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Siemens have agreed to collaborate on the planned Production Launch Center Defense (PLCD), an industry-driven platform designed to accelerate the transition of innovations into series production in the defense sector.
read more...Accelerate the Expansion of Electric Mobility
Rittal and EcoG are expanding their collaboration. The focus is on modular charging infrastructure for electric truck depots and integration into energy systems.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
In the U.S., sales of industrial robots rose by 11% compared to the previous year: 38,000 units were newly installed in 2025. This significant recovery is driven by robust growth in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors. However, the automotive industry remains the largest customer sector.
read more...Neura Robotics has announced a Series C funding round worth up to $1.4 billion. This will help the company accelerate its mission to build the world’s leading physical AI platform.
read more...The Fraba Group, a manufacturer of sensors for industrial motion control, looks back on a successful 2025, a year in which both revenue and the number of employees increased.
read more...In-house exhibition Bielefeld 2026
DMG Mori will be showcasing turning and milling expertise, automation solutions and additive manufacturing along the Machining Transformation (MX) at the Bielefeld 2026 in-house exhibition.
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