According to today's announcement by the Federal Statistical Office, German industry is losing over 120,000 jobs. The automotive industry has been hit particularly hard, but mechanical engineering, chemicals and metals are also recording significant declines. An overview of figures, classification and demands on industrial policy.

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Around 80 submissions, six categories, an independent jury: the winners of the productronica Innovation Award 2025 have been announced. From wire processing to semiconductors - an overview of all the award winners.

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SPS 2025 exceeds the expected number of exhibitors and clearly focuses on Industrial AI. Visitors will gain in-depth insights into the latest developments in automation on several stages and tours.

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In the third quarter of 2025, incoming orders in the German machine tool industry fell by 5%. Domestic demand in particular fell sharply, while foreign orders remained stable. Dr. Markus Heering from the VDW explains the current trends and regional developments.

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Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH (Aerzen) is strengthening its market position in industrial compressed air technology: With the acquisition of Air Center International GmbH (ACI), the company now offers compressors from 2.5 to 40 bar, including oil-free and oil-injected solutions, for numerous industries worldwide for the first time.

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From November 18 to 21, 2025, the international electronics industry will meet in Munich for Productronica, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A preview of the trade fair.

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Schunk Electronic Solutions will be exhibiting modular, flexible systems for electronics production at Productronica 2025 - from stand-alone depaneling systems to fully integrated inline solutions.

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Siemens closes fiscal year 2025 with a profit of €10.4 billion and record figures in its industrial business. As part of its 'One Tech Company' strategy, the Group is investing €1 billion in artificial intelligence and aims to double its digital business by 2030.

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The Supervisory Board of Bechtle AG has appointed Konstantin Ebert as CEO designate. He is to take over the position from Dr. Thomas Olemotz, whose contract expires at the end of 2026.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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