Products of the year 2025: the competition starts again
The INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the Year are entering a new round. This year, our readers can vote in eight categories. We are also awarding a special prize.
read more...Economy + Business
read more...Busch Group celebrates opening of vacuum competence center
The Busch Group is celebrating the expansion of its activities in Austria: The vacuum competence center in Korneuburg is the new headquarters of Busch Vacuum Solutions and Pfeiffer Vacuum.
read more...BASF divests 3D printing business
As part of a management buy-out, the management of BASF Forward AM has taken over the Additive Manufacturing division. The new company, Forward AM Technologies, will continue to operate as an independent company under the leadership of CEO Martin Back.
read more...Eplan celebrates 40 years
Electrical engineering was launched in 1984. The software, which bears the name Eplan, changed the world of technical draughtsmen. These 40 years have now been celebrated with an anniversary event at the National Automobile Museum - The Loh Collection.
read more...Harting invests in global headquarters in Switzerland
The Harting Technology Group, a provider of industrial connection technology, has announced that it will be bundling supra-regional top management positions in Switzerland: The company is establishing global headquarters in Switzerland.
read more...Inflation falls to 2.2 percent in June
After years of extremely high inflation, inflation is normalizing. Inflation fell again in June. According to economists, inflation is likely to continue its decline and soon fall below 2%.
read more...WFL Millturn Technologies expands management team
WFL Millturn Technologies is expanding its Management Board: With the addition of the previous Commercial Director Stefan Hackl and Head of Order Management Franz Schön, the Management Board is growing by two experienced managers from its own ranks.
read more...International presence expanded
Wibu-Systems opens new branch in South Korea
Wibu-Systems opens a new branch in South Korea. The company is thus expanding its international presence and responding to the specific needs of the local markets.
read more...Mobile robotics for inspection
Roboverse Reply wins AIRA Challenge
For the second time in a row, Roboverse Reply, a Reply Group company, has won the "Advanced Industrial Robotic Applications (AIRA) Challenge". The competition called on international experts to develop solutions that enable remote control of mobile robots during autonomous inspections in production plants.
read more...25 years of ACI with open house and evening...
Laser technology with live music
From June 6 to 7, 2024, ACI Laser held a two-day open house event for long-standing business partners, customers and companions from Germany and abroad at its headquarters in the U.N.O. industrial park near Nohra/Weimar to mark the company's 25th anniversary. Laser technology is used in many areas - in mechanical engineering, in the automotive and supplier industry, medical technology, electrical engineering and electronics, in the tool industry and even in the jewelry industry.
read more...Markus Schmermund becomes Chief Commercial Officer at idealworks
The deep tech company idealworks is appointing Markus Schmermund as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) with effect from September 1, 2024. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for managing all commercial activities and will continue to drive the company's growth and market presence.
read more...Decline in incoming orders from Germany
VDMA Robotics and Automation halves growth forecast
Growth dampener: The VDMA is forecasting an increase in turnover of 2% to EUR 16.5 billion for 2024. In December 2023, turnover was still expected to increase by 4% to EUR 16.8 billion. In the previous year, companies had achieved a record of 16.2 billion euros with an increase in turnover of 13%.
read more...Award concept further developed
New Formnext Awards in six different AM categories
The world of additive manufacturing is driven by talented and motivated people. Formnext wants to put these talents and their ideas even more in the spotlight and has therefore developed the former award concept for start-ups into the new Formnext Awards. In future, these awards will recognize young innovative companies, sustainable business ideas and groundbreaking technologies in six different categories.
read more...More responsibility within the Tederic Group
PlastiVation Machinery appoints new Managing Director
Thomas Strecker is the new Managing Director of PlastiVation Machinery GmbH. As an independent company within the Tederic Group, the company is taking on more responsibility. Benelux is now part of the sales territory for the Tederic 'NEO series.
read more...Deutsche Messe announces Robotics Award
On the occasion of Hannover Messe 2025, Deutsche Messe is once again presenting the Robotics Award after a break of several years. Prizes will be awarded for robot-supported automation and logistics solutions. Companies and institutions from Germany and abroad can apply, regardless of whether they are exhibitors at Hannover Messe or not.
read more...Green process chains
Sustainable business practices help to reduce the impact of climate change and ensure a future worth living for generations to come. Kasto is aware of its responsibility and pursues several strategies.
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