
MVTec supports Smart Green Island Makeathon 2019
MVTec Software, the Munich-based provider of standard machine vision software, supported the Smart Green Island Makeathon 2019 as a Silver Sponsor.

MVTec Software, the Munich-based provider of standard machine vision software, supported the Smart Green Island Makeathon 2019 as a Silver Sponsor.

Automation specialist Lütze opens the new Connectivity Competence Center at the Chrudim site in the Czech Republic as part of the further development of its international cable business.

Artificial Intelligence Forum 2019
How will AI affect automation technology? How can companies tackle the issue? These and other questions will be explored at the Artificial Intelligence Forum, which will take place in Stuttgart on May 14. Early bird registration is open until April 3.

Distribution agreement with Stanley
Distributor Rutronik is expanding its LED portfolio to include products from Japanese manufacturer Stanley Electric. The distribution agreement applies to the entire European market.

Yaskawa Europe is taking over the Factory Automation business unit of ZF Italia in Assago (Milan). The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
Eaton is strengthening its data center division: Andreas Rockenbauch has been part of the Germany team as Key Account Manager Datacenter Germany since January 2019. Astrid Hennevogl-Kaulhausen takes over as Head of Sales Germany UPS Systems & Datacenter.

On March 1, the Ceratizit Group acquired 50 percent of the shares in Stadler Metalle. The company specializes in trading and processing secondary raw materials.

Leading trade fair in Nuremberg
The embedded world in Nuremberg once again demonstrated its qualities this year and attracted around 31,000 visitors to Nuremberg with topics such as artificial intelligence and embedded vision. It is also of interest to the manufacturing industry.

Changes in the Management Board
The Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG has appointed Uwe Wagner (54), Head of Research and Development Automotive OEM and Industrial, as a member of the Board of Managing Directors of Schaeffler AG effective January 1, 2020.

A craftsman categorically rules out working for a certain professional group. The reason: poor payment ethics and know-it-all attitude. A call for more acceptance.

Marc Hirtz has been appointed as the new Chief Sales Officer of abas Software AG with retroactive effect from January 1, 2019. He wants to strengthen the existing sales channels and open up new ones.

Reed Exhibitions, part of the Relx Group, has completed the purchase of Mack Brooks Exhibitions. The company is now the organizer of Euroblech, among others.

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is giving start-ups the opportunity to present their products and services at the Wire and Tube trade fairs in 2020.

The Maintenance and Pumps & Valves trade fairs were held together again this year in Dortmund on February 21. This year they were able to increase their visitor numbers by a third.

As a CNC marketplace, Orderfox connects buyers and manufacturers worldwide. Thanks to the new cooperation with Mikron Machining, new machines from the Swiss company are now also available on the machine exchange.

In 2018, ams.solution's turnover rose to 24.5 million and the number of employees increased by 8%. This increase in personnel is partly due to the new development site at the University of Bremen.