MVTec Software and Siemens have expanded their collaboration in the field of industrial image processing. Siemens has been an official member of the MVTec technology partner program since May 2025.
read more...The Ifo Institute has revised its economic forecast for Germany upwards. The German economy is expected to grow by 0.3% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026. Compared to the spring forecast, the growth rates have been raised by 0.1 and 0.7 percentage points respectively.
read more...The Hima Group, a provider of safety-related automation solutions, grew significantly in the 2024 financial year, driven in part by international expansion and an increasing focus on digital solutions.
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Pagani has announced the signing of a six-year contract with Conflux to integrate Conflux heat exchangers into the transmission of its latest exclusive model, the Pagani Utopia, further advancing additive manufacturing in the hypercar industry.
read more...The Lapp Group has acquired Cableforce Electronics with effect from June 1, 2025. By merging with the Chinese specialist for circular connectors, Lapp aims to strengthen its global market presence and production capacities for industrial connectors.
read more...Stöber Antriebstechnik is responding to increasing geopolitical risks with a strategic focus on the global economic areas of the USA, Europe and East Asia. The aim is a solid, broad-based business model - supported by technical expertise and global customer proximity.
read more...The German robotics and automation industry is looking to the current year with concern. Geopolitical uncertainty and growing international competition are causing a reluctance to invest.
read more...Deutsche Messe's Robotics Award is entering a new round: the search is on for innovative, market-ready robotics solutions with potential for the industry. Applications can be submitted until November 1, 2025 - regardless of participation in the trade fair.
read more...The Supervisory Board of Sick has extended the contract of CEO Dr. Mats Gökstorp by 5 years. The company also announced that Feng Jiao has resigned from his position as Chief Sales Officer at his own request. Markus Scaglioso has been appointed to Sick's Management Board by the Supervisory Board and will take over the Sales & Service division.
read more...The German economy grew much more strongly than expected in the first quarter. This is largely due to the USA's aggressive trade policy. Nevertheless, 2025 threatens to be another year without growth.
read more...The Jumo Group officially opened the new Plant 2 ('Sensilo') in Rodges near Fulda on May 22, 2025. At around 48 million euros, the new building is the largest investment in the company's history. In addition, around 21 million euros will be invested in machinery and equipment by 2027.
read more...The automation specialist Gefran is investing in the Italian software company 40Factory and acquiring 22% of the company's shares as part of an equity investment. The investment amounts to four million euros.
read more...The Pilz Group had to take the generally difficult economic situation into account in the past financial year. In 2024, the automation company achieved a turnover of 341 million euros. This corresponds to a decrease of 21 percent compared to the previous year.
read more...Spectra, a provider in the industrial PC and automation sector, has acquired the Munich-based company Compmall. With the integration of the industrial PC specialist, which has been established on the market since 1993, the company is expanding its portfolio in a targeted manner.
read more...The eurozone economy has started the year with lower growth than expected. While Spain and Ireland shone with strong growth, Germany and France fell short of expectations. In contrast, the increase in industrial production in March was surprisingly strong.
read more...Siemens continued its successful growth trajectory in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 and recorded significant increases in almost all key performance indicators. Against the backdrop of this business development, the Group confirms its outlook for fiscal year 2025.
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