
Mapal Japan: Matsuda succeeds Funabashi
Koichi Matsuda has succeeded Toshiyuki Funabashi as head of the Japanese subsidiary Mapal KK in Saitama.

Koichi Matsuda has succeeded Toshiyuki Funabashi as head of the Japanese subsidiary Mapal KK in Saitama.

Formnext is still on the road to success and is showing dynamic development: the number of exhibitors already registered by mid-March had increased by a further 50 percent compared to the same period last year. The amount of space booked has also grown by around 50 percent.

CADFEM, together with software manufacturer ANSYS and Nvidia graphics card specialist PNY, will be presenting the latest simulation solutions for product development at the Hannover Messe, including customer examples from Rossignol.
Anomaly detection for industrial network...
VNG Innovation has entered into a strategic partnership with the Leipzig-based start-up Rhebo. The technology company offers industrial anomaly detection to seamlessly protect industrial networks against technical faults and cyber attacks.

Industrial radiolocation solutions
On March 29, Siemens acquired Agilion GmbH, a provider of industrial radio positioning solutions (Real-Time Locating Systems, RTLS) in the main application areas of production, logistics and maintenance, based in Chemnitz.

One year after announcing the acquisition of Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik, ABB will invest 100 million euros in a global innovation and education campus at its headquarters in Eggelsberg, Austria. The commitment is the largest organic investment in industrial automation in ABB's more than 130-year history.
Siemens and Atos are strengthening their strategic cooperation and want to further expand their joint business by 2020. With an increase of 100 million euros to 330 million euros, the program is now more than three times as large as when it was launched. This will further support the strategic IoT MindSphere cooperation between Siemens and Atos and their joint market presence.

One year after announcing the takeover of Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik, ABB will invest 100 million euros in a global innovation and education campus at its headquarters in Eggelsberg, Austria.

Dassault Systèmes appointed a new head for Central Europe on March 30, 2018. As Managing Director EuroCentral, Klaus Löckel will be responsible for the business activities of Dassault Systemes Deutschland GmbH in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe has appointed Andreas Wagner as President of the German subsidiary as of April 1, 2018. He succeeds Yuji Suwa, who will take on new responsibilities at an international level from Mitsubishi Electric's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe announces the appointment of Andreas Wagner as President of the German subsidiary. In his position, he succeeds Yuji Suwa, who will take on new responsibilities in Tokyo.
Software AG will be represented at Hannover Messe 2018 (23 - 27 April) in several ways, demonstrating how technology for the Internet of Things can be used to digitize key industrial scenarios - simply, efficiently and innovatively.

Large companies as well as small and medium-sized enterprises are now obliged to implement audits and the resulting energy-saving measures, depending on the legal situation - the Energy Services Act (EDL-G) and ISO 50001, for example, are relevant.
Conference with accompanying trade exhibition
The "5th Technology Day Hybrid Lightweight Construction" will take place in Stuttgart on June 25 and 26. At the conference and accompanying trade exhibition on hybrid lightweight construction, participants can be there when users and experts from industry and research discuss current trends and exchange ideas on new solutions.
The joint innovation and investment program of Siemens and Atos will be increased by a further 100 million euros to 330 million euros.
The Meusburger Tool and Mold Making Days took place for the second time at the end of March 2018 in the Bregenz Festival Hall. The event format of the "industry get-together in the 4-country corner" takes place every one and a half years and was fully booked weeks in advance. Around 340 visitors attended exciting presentations and were able to discuss current industry topics during the breaks.