KraussMaffei will start with a new management structure from January 2026: Alex Li will become CEO, Chi Zhang will return as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Michael Hofmann will take over as CFO. All details on the management changes.
read more...Ralph Lehleuter (Mafu Group) takes over as Chairman of the VDMA Automated Solutions Division. Focus on AI, innovation, competitiveness and defense.
read more...Training center for machine and equipment...
DEKRA has opened its first training center for machine and equipment safety in Brilon. Here, the company's own employees are qualified to test work and operating equipment in accordance with the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health.
read more...The INDUSTRIAL Production team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a successful and healthy 2026.
read more...GEA and Romanian technology company RebelDot have formed a strategic joint venture to drive digital transformation in the global process industry. The company, named 'RebelDot Process Industries', will be headquartered in Cluj, Romania, and will start operations in January 2026.
read more...Dr. Jochen Peter will become Chairman of the Board of Management of Bosch Rexroth from March 1, 2026. Dr. Steffen Haack will remain on the Board of Management and focus on development and new growth areas.
read more...Technologies for modern metalworking
DMG Mori will be showcasing machine solutions for 5-axis machining, scalable automation and additive manufacturing at its in-house exhibition in Pfronten. World premieres, Machining Transformation (MX) and training centers are a focus of the event.
read more...Production expanded and modernized
Liebherr-Components Kirchdorf commissions the new hydraulic cylinder plant in Oberopfingen after a three-year construction and relocation phase. The new building combines mechanical production, modernized systems and sustainable energy concepts on 46,000 square meters.
read more...Production sites and supply chains
Airbus has completed the acquisition of several industrial sites from Spirit AeroSystems. The move concerns central production activities for the Group's commercial aircraft programs.
read more...With the acquisition of the Hennecke Group, the Brückner Group is expanding its technology portfolio to include key competencies in polyurethane processing. The transaction is expected to be completed at the beginning of January.
read more...Review of the EMO Hannover 2025
Almost three months after EMO Hannover 2025, we take a look at the most important innovations: smart machine tools, AI-supported assistance systems, additive manufacturing and sustainable production solutions for the industry of the future.
read more...Weidmüller celebrates 175 years, exceeds one billion in sales and opens a new electronics plant in Detmold. The "Orange Weeks" provided insights for international visitors.
read more...Endress+Hauser strengthens its management team: Mirko Lehmann, Katja Windt and Helena Svensson take on central management roles. What is changing in technology, production and personnel.
read more...Annual balance sheet of the VCI 2025
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) takes stock at today's press conference: 2025 was a difficult year for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry with declining sales, low production capacity utilization and increasing uncertainty for jobs and locations.
read more...The mechanical engineering industry wants to keep production in Germany and Europe. However, better location conditions are urgently needed to prevent research, production and therefore innovation from migrating, it was stated at the association's annual press conference on December 9, 2025.
read more...Innovation, efficiency, precision and flexibility in industrial production: in the INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the Year 2026 competition, we are presenting 33 outstanding solutions in six categories. As a reader, you can now choose your favorites.
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