The electrical and digital industry has the greatest growth potential of all German industrial sectors. This is shown by a recent study by IW Consult and the BDI. In this context, the ZVEI is calling for better political framework conditions and is presenting an "Agenda for the industry of tomorrow". The focus is on automation, artificial intelligence, energy technology, microelectronics and defense.

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Atlas Copco has taken over Heide-Pumpen. The specialist for mobile pumps has been working closely with Atlas Copco in sales and service for a long time, especially for surface pumps for construction site dewatering and wastewater detour or in the field of civil defense.

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Whether smart manufacturing, increasing efficiency or cyber security: SPS 2025 makes artificial intelligence the central theme. Visitors can expect a wide range of information on 'Industrial AI' - from live demos to expert presentations.

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The Lenze Group and Sonepar Germany have entered into a long-term cooperation agreement. The aim is to make Lenze drive technology more widely available via the Sonepar sales network.

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Auer Packaging, the Bavarian specialist supplier of transport and storage containers, will be showcasing its entire product range on a 440 square meter stand at Fachpack in Nuremberg this autumn.

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The recovery of the machine tool industry has been postponed once again, predicts Dr. Markus Heering, Executive Director of the VDW. The association does not expect to return to a stable growth path until 2026.

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TÜV Süd has successfully tested and officially certified the IO-Link Safety Specification V1.1.4. This lays the foundation for the broad industrial use of the open-technology safety solution.

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German industry continues to lose ground: according to the Ifo survey, one in four companies reports declining competitiveness outside the EU - particularly in mechanical engineering. Even within Europe, there has been no turnaround.

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Fair Friend Group (FFG) has appointed Bernd Hilgarth as Managing Director and Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of MAG IAS with effect from August 1, 2025.

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Siemens continued its growth trajectory in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ending June 30, 2025). However, the Industrial Business recorded a decline of 7 percent.

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ek robotics has filed an application for the initiation of provisional insolvency proceedings under self-administration with the competent local court in Hamburg. The court has ordered provisional self-administration.

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The Lenze Group is realigning its management structure. On September 1, 2025, Bruno Krauss will take over the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Lenze Group. Together with Dr. Marc Wucherer, who has been Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since the beginning of the year, he will form the company's management team.

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Lenord+Bauer can look back on 60 years of company history: From a supplier of counters and bottle testing machines for industry in the Ruhr region, the company has developed into a global specialist for motion sensors and integrated drive technology.

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At the Formula Student Electric (FSE), the RSP25 has already been able to prove what it is capable of in initial tests. Rennschmiede Pforzheim has christened its new racing car "Rosequartz" - named after the healing stone of lovers, which is said to awaken longings and desires. For the students, this is clearly the dream of victory. This year, Stöber once again supported the further development of its predecessor as a platinum sponsor.

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MPDV Mikrolab integrates the Felten Group. The Manufacturing Execution System from Felten has been transferred to 'Hydra X for Process' from MPDV and is marketed under this name.

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