
Change in the form of the company
Lapp now operates as Lapp Holding SE
Change in corporate form at Lapp: With effect from December 27, 2022, the former Lapp Holding AG was converted into Lapp Holding SE.

Change in the form of the company
Change in corporate form at Lapp: With effect from December 27, 2022, the former Lapp Holding AG was converted into Lapp Holding SE.
Dr. Kurt D. Bettenhausen is President of the DKE, Member of the IEC Board and President of the German National Committee of the IEC. Philip Harting unanimously elected to the VDE Executive Committee by the Assembly of Delegates

Sharpening the eye for new things with AI
Despite the bleak economic outlook and rising energy prices, IDS is optimistic about the coming year. Incoming orders are still good and the signals are also green in terms of delivery capacity.

A wide, angular frame made of plastic, black wheels with Y-spokes: The futuristic look of the bicycle designed by Dutch bicycle developer mtrl with motion plastics from Igus can look forward to the prestigious German Design Award 2023.

The high-tech company Trumpf and one of the leading manufacturers of automated storage systems, Stopa, intend to work even more closely together in the future. The two companies have now announced an agreement to this effect.

Outpatient Children's Hospice Munich (AKM)
Families with seriously ill children are dependent on special support, such as that offered by the Munich Outpatient Children's Hospice. But the helpers also need help. That is why WEKA continues to support the AKM with a family sponsorship.

The following changes were made to the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH at the turn of the year:
The expected winter recession will be milder than previously expected. This is according to the ifo Institute's new forecast. According to this, economic output will only shrink by 0.1 percent in 2023. In the fall, researchers were still expecting minus 0.3 percent.

The Voith Group developed satisfactorily in the 2021/22 fiscal year (ending September 30) in a challenging environment and is in robust shape both operationally and financially.

The mechanical and plant engineering industry has remained on course with a major effort in the unexpectedly difficult year 2022 and is looking ahead to the coming year with some confidence. Although the association expects production to fall by 2% in 2023, this is far from a crisis, says VDMA President Karl Haeusgen.

Generation change at Krieg in Heimsheim: Andreas Krieg handed over the management of the company to Florian Becker on October 1, 2022. The company, which specializes in workplace systems and office furnishings, intends to focus even more strongly on its manufacturing expertise in the future.

After stagnating in the previous month, orders in the German electrical and digital industry increased by 4.7% in October 2022.
As recently as spring 2022, the organizers postponed major industry trade fairs to the summer at short notice, but then exhibitors and visitors showed how important trade fairs continue to be as a meeting place and source of information.

On January 25 and 26, 2023, the Hamburg-Schnelsen exhibition hall will welcome you to all about automation for the first time in 2023.

Physik Instrumente (PI Group) is investing around EUR 16 million in the expansion of its site in Eschbach im Breisgau. In the course of 2024, the high-tech company will have around 6,000m2 of additional production, laboratory and office space at its disposal.

In addition to the attractive exhibition offerings at Intec, Z and GrindTec 2023, the practice-oriented specialist program of the trade fair association also provides impetus and promotes knowledge transfer and dialogue within the industry.