With four robots and a live link to the International Space Station (ISS), the 'terrestrial Mars' of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen was unusually busy. On July 24, 2025, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim on board the ISS was in command of the intelligent robot team on the ground, which helped him to safely explore the 'Martian landscape' and collect samples.
read more...Weidmüller is expanding its customer support with an AI-based chatbot. It assists customers with technical data and manual knowledge. The company is thus offering its customers more intuitive access to product applications and faster technical support.
read more...The Kistler Group is realigning its sustainability strategy: Franziska Kunz has been appointed to the newly created position of Head of Global ESG and Sustainability. With this appointment, the company aims to strengthen its ESG activities.
read more...Call for Speakers until July 31
Formnext 2025 focuses on economically successful applications of additive manufacturing and showcases practical solutions for the further industrialization of AM. The Call for Speakers for the Application and Industry Stages is open until July 31.
read more...How can robotics help to make packaging more sustainable? Kuka is looking for creative and innovative ideas in the new round of the Innovation Award.
read more...Industrie Informatik, a provider of software solutions for the manufacturing industry, says it is entering a phase of targeted internationalization with a newly formed management team and is focusing on a clear strategic direction.
read more...Dangerous additives in plastic
A new study by Empa and international research teams shows: Plastics contain over 16,000 chemicals - many of which are potentially hazardous to humans and the environment. For the first time, the analysis provides a sound basis for making plastics safer, more transparent and more sustainable.
read more...The Rhineland-Palatinate University of Technology Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is launching a Master's degree in Digital Process Engineering in the winter semester 2025/26. BASF is supporting the program with scholarships.
read more...European semiconductor industry united
Europe can only expand its technological leadership in the semiconductor industry through close cooperation - companies such as Merck, Siemens, Intel, Trumpf and Zeiss agree on this. In Darmstadt, they discussed Europe's importance for AI and microchip development and made clear demands on industry and politics.
read more...Dassault Systèmes is strengthening its strategy for virtual twins and integrating Ascon Qube technology into its Delmia portfolio. The acquisition is intended to provide companies with more flexible and AI-supported production control.
read more...A personnel change is taking place at Bihl+Wiedemann: Bernhard Wiedemann, co-founder, Managing Director and Head of Development for many years, is retiring from the operational business after more than 30 years of successful work and starting a new chapter in his private life.
read more...Hans Beckhoff, founder, managing director and shareholder of the technology company Beckhoff Automation in Verl, was honored with the prestigious Rudolf Diesel Medal 2025.
read more...In the run-up to EMO 2025, international technical trade journalists from 28 countries met with selected EMO exhibitors in Frankfurt am Main on July 10 and 11. In short pitches, the exhibitors presented their highlights that trade visitors can expect at the world's leading trade fair for production technology from September 22 to 26 in Hanover.
read more...Stephan Sielaff took over from Dr. Armin Vogel on July 1, 2025 and will assume responsibility for the Plastics Division on August 1 of this year.
read more...Lenbach Equity Opportunities III
LEO III Fund, which specializes in corporate spin-offs, is taking over Trumpf's additive manufacturing business in the Laser Metal Fusion division. The new unit is to be expanded under a new brand to become the international technology leader in metallic 3D printing.
read more...New, sustainable regional headquarters
Delta has expansion plans in the EMEA region: the construction of a new, sustainable regional headquarters in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, is planned.
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