Reliability has become a rare commodity in recent years. As soon as things start to pick up, the next setback comes. It is striking how selectively we react to uncertainty. Scarce supply increases the price. We experience this in many places and usually accept it. In Germany, the mood is reliably measured by the price of petrol. If it rises, so does the political pulse - we now even have a task force.
read more...From microplastic detection to robotic e-waste sorters: at IFAT Munich, start-ups will be demonstrating how AI, sensor technology and biotechnology are making industrial processes more efficient, safer and more sustainable.
read more...ABB Robotics has appointed Marc-Oliver Nandy as Cluster Manager for the DACH region. Nandy took up his new role on April 1, 2026 and succeeds Martin Kullmann, who held this position ad interim and will in future concentrate fully on his role as Customer Service Manager for the DACH region.
read more...Schneider Electric presents solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe 2026: networked energy and automation technologies, AI-supported processes, modern control systems and strategies to combat skills shortages, safety risks and energy inefficiency.
read more...Jens Hunecke will become Chief Business Officer of the Interconnection division at Wago from May 2026. He brings with him many years of international experience in the electronics industry and will support the strategic development of the division.
read more...Generational change in mechanical engineering
Andreas Külschbach will take over the management of ASS Maschinenbau GmbH on April 1. The planned generational change is intended to ensure continuity, innovation and sustainable growth in the company.
read more...Helu Kabel will be presenting itself as Helu for the first time at Hannover Messe 2026, showcasing system solutions, Heluchain cables and new industrial luminaires.
read more...Yaskawa, a Japanese manufacturer in the fields of automation and drive technology, made new appointments to the management of its European headquarters at the beginning of the financial year.
read more...The Internet is evolving rapidly. Websites today have to perform significantly better than just a few years ago. New technologies, rising security requirements and, above all, rapidly growing data traffic are increasingly presenting operators with challenges. Automated access by AI systems, crawlers and bots in particular are generating a significantly higher volume of requests than before.
read more...Mechanical engineering | Case study
The machine manufacturer Wöhler Bohemia is integrating wireless HMI panels from Keba into its brush production systems. The background to this is the need for flexibility, robotics integration and new market strategies.
read more...SurfaceTechnology Germany 2026
Surface technology is facing challenges: high energy costs, a shortage of skilled workers and increasing digitalization. From May 5 to 7 in Stuttgart, SurfaceTechnology Germany will offer insights into the latest innovations, practical specialist presentations and platforms for exchange and networking within the industry.
read more...Ahead of Hannover Messe 2026, Dimitrios Charisiadis, Managing Director of Jumo, talks about the company's return after a seven-year break, the strategic importance of the trade fair and the technological focus of this year's appearance.
read more...With effect from September 1, 2026, Demir Imeroski will take over the management of the Hamburg branch of Assa Abloy Sicherheitstechnik in addition to his role as Head of Client Operations. He succeeds Klaus Germer, who is taking his well-deserved retirement.
read more...Festive award ceremony in Munich
The winners of the INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the Year 2026 have been announced!
read more...Embedded World 2026 trade fair preview
Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg: The event is regarded as the central industry meeting place for embedded systems and combines an exhibition, specialist conference, award ceremony and young talent formats to provide an overview of current technologies, trends and discussions. A preview of the trade fair.
read more...Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg
Is the embedded industry ready for the next technological leap? At embedded world 2026, experts will be discussing RISC V in cars, new cybersecurity regulations and the role of AI - in five high-caliber panels.
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