The Bundeswehr has awarded a major contract in the field of unmanned weapons systems. Rheinmetall AG was awarded the contract for so-called loitering ammunition of the type FV-014.
read more...Physical AI with virtual twins and robotics
Dassault Systèmes and Neura Robotics combine virtual twin technologies and cognitive robotics to scale physical AI. The partnership combines virtual planning, AI training and real automation in a continuous end-to-end pipeline.
read more...Turnover in the mobility business grows by...
Bosch is increasing its sales in the mobility business in China to over 15 billion euros in 2025. The focus is on progress in automated driving to level 3, new driver assistance systems and the further development of electromobility.
read more...Infineon is participating in three European quantum pilot lines. The aim is to transfer research into industrial production more quickly. A total of six projects are to accelerate the development of quantum chips in Europe over the next seven years.
read more...German industry under pressure
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) believes that German industry remains under pressure and expects stagnation instead of growth. At the same time, the association is emphasizing the industry's innovative strength at the Hannover Messe.
read more...Schaeffler has been awarded the German Innovation Award 2026. The prize was awarded for an industrial metaverse approach that links real production processes with digital simulations and enables AI-supported manufacturing.
read more...Physical AI at the Hannover Messe 2026
Beckhoff Automation is showcasing the integration of AI in machine control systems at Hannover Messe 2026. Physical AI enables autonomous processes directly in the machine - without a cloud connection.
read more...Beckhoff increased its global turnover by 6% to 1.24 billion euros in the 2025 financial year. The company invested 80 million euros in research and development and employs 5450 people worldwide.
read more...Topics such as digitalization and sustainable production will shape Hannover Messe 2026, and a number of prizes will also be awarded during the trade fair.
read more...Wittmann reorganizes the management team: From May 2026, owners Michael Wittmann and Dr. Werner Wittmann will combine the management of the entire group of companies in a dual leadership team. Rainer Weingraber is leaving the company.
read more...Electricity price subsidies decided
The EU Commission has approved the German industrial electricity price: Until the end of 2028, electricity costs for energy-intensive companies can be subsidized with 3.8 billion euros and capped at five cents per kilowatt hour. The VCI criticizes the relief effect as being too low.
read more...On the occasion of the strike announced by ver.di on the first two days of Hannover Messe 2026 (20 and 21 April), which will paralyze public transport in Hanover, the organizer, Deutsche Messe, is expressing clear criticism and great concern about the impact on the trade fair and business location.
read more...Access solution for complex building openings
Assa Abloy is expanding its portfolio with the Aperio DR100, a card reader with relay for demanding access points. The solution supports online and offline scenarios as well as various identification media and facilitates integration into existing access and building management systems.
read more...Practical forum for production
The digitalization of production is no longer a topic for the future - it happens exactly where IT and OT meet. But how can this integration succeed in practice? The IT/OT Integration Summit on June 24, 2026 in Augsburg will provide a clear answer to this question.
read more...Sales increase by 10 percent in 2025
ifm group se increases its turnover by 10 percent to EUR 1.47 billion in 2025. Strong international business compensates for the weak German market.
read more...An industry that organizes itself
At Hannover Messe 2026, Bosch will be showing how agentic AI, digital twins and new production technologies are transforming industry. The focus will be on efficiency, automation and battery recycling.
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