At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, companies and associations called for concrete, measurable steps towards greater competitiveness in Europe. VDMA, VCI, Plastics Europe, ZVEI, BDI and VDA also called for speed in reducing bureaucracy, lower energy costs and warned against industrial policy foreclosure through "Buy European" requirements.
read more...Business figures 1st quarter 2026
Siemens makes a strong start to fiscal year 2026 and raises its forecast after a successful first quarter. The technology group recorded a significant increase in order intake and revenue, while industrial earnings grew at a double-digit rate. Siemens also set a new record with an order backlog of 120 billion euros.
read more...The International Federation of Robotics forecasts a future market value of several trillion dollars for AI-supported robotics. Logistics, manufacturing and the service sector are leading the way, and investment in embodied AI - robots that learn independently in virtual environments - is increasing worldwide.
read more...Supply chains for injection molded parts
Supply chains are coming under pressure, manufacturers are disappearing from the market, successors remain open - for purchasers in the plastics industry, this has long been no exception, but a daily reality. Companies that buy in injection molded parts feel this particularly keenly: If a supplier fails, their own production quickly comes to a standstill.
read more...Helukabel is stepping up its activities in the field of artificial intelligence and is now a member of the IPAI. The innovation and collaboration platform for companies, research facilities, institutions and administration has set itself the goal of advancing applied AI through joint projects and intensive exchange.
read more...Formnext 2026 will focus on the United Kingdom as the official partner country. At the same time, the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing is further expanding its involvement in key user industries, including orthopaedics, aerospace and automotive.
read more...For the 50th time, the "Plagiarius" award ceremony is bringing brazen product copies into the public eye. The negative award highlights the extent of the economic, security-related and social damage caused by product and brand piracy and why the protection of intellectual property is more relevant than ever.
read more...Klaus Conrad, long-time head of Conrad Electronic, will be 90 years old on February 27, 2026. He began his career at the company in 1954 at the age of 18 and took over the management around 20 years later.
read more...Dassault Systèmes and Nvidia have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to build a common industrial architecture for mission-critical Artificial Intelligence across industries.
read more...With the acquisition of Achat Engineering, Schunk Electronic Solutions is expanding its portfolio to include board handling and AOI classification systems and will offer customers an integrated portfolio for the implementation of scalable, digitally networked production systems in electronics manufacturing.
read more...Amandus Kahl celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026. The article highlights the company's development from a Hamburg-based craft business to an internationally active manufacturer of machines, process technology and complete production systems for numerous industries.
read more...Lantek and Machitech cooperate
Lantek and Machitech are cooperating to combine cutting machines with software solutions. The aim is to achieve more efficient processing of metal, steel profiles and pipes in industrial applications.
read more...Delta, MODEC & Eld Energy cooperate
Delta is launching the maritime energy transition in collaboration with MODEC and Eld Energy: First Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) on FPSOs to reach pilot operation by 2027.
read more...ifo Institute lowers growth forecast
The ifo Institute is revising its economic forecast downwards: It expects growth of just 0.1% in 2025 and 0.8% in 2026. The reasons for this are structural change, bureaucracy and US tariffs.
read more...Supply Chain Act: No German special path
German companies fear competitive disadvantages due to the national Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). 17 business associations are calling for the law to be suspended and for the national scope of application to be adapted to the EU CSDDD Directive in order to significantly reduce the burden on companies.
read more...The current ranking by materialfluss, the sister medium of Industrial Production, offers a compact yet in-depth insight into developments in the intralogistics sector.
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