
Active in the Association of German Tool and Mold Makers
Mapal has broadened its membership of the VDWF (Association of German Tool and Mold Makers) and now operates as a single company within the association.

Mapal has broadened its membership of the VDWF (Association of German Tool and Mold Makers) and now operates as a single company within the association.

Igus founding couple celebrates 90th birthday
In 1964, Günter and Margret Blase founded the company Igus in their backyard garage in Cologne-Mülheim. Both are celebrating their 90th birthday this year.

At an extraordinary meeting, the Kuka Supervisory Board appointed Alexander Tan as a member of the Executive Board. On July 1, 2021, he will assume the position of Chief Financial Officer of Kuka Aktiengesellschaft.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has honored the German physicist Karl Leo for his groundbreaking work in the field of organic semiconductors. His research led to the development of a new generation of highly efficient organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).

A survey by Reichelt Elektronik shows what consequences the global shortage of resources and supply bottlenecks are having for German companies and what measures they are taking in the crisis.
This year's Motek/Bondexpo is in full preparation as a presence trade fair. The industry is looking forward to the traditional trade fair duo, the 39th Motek - International Trade Fair for Production and Assembly Automation and the 14th Bondexpo - International Trade Fair for Adhesive Bonding Technology. The topic of "Software for Assembly" and the "Arena of Integration" will occupy a central place in Hall 1.

Lantek Germany celebrates its 25th anniversary. The company is one of the pioneers in the digitalization of sheet metal production.

From June 15 to 17, more than 50 proven experts will share their knowledge and be available for networking.
The 2021 "Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation" (IERA) goes to ABB with PixelPaint.
On June 10, Moulding Expo will host the Virtual Innovation Day with the highlights of the program originally planned for the presence trade fair. The next regular MEX will take place in 2023.

3M and Lehmann&Voss&Co. have agreed on a distribution partnership in the field of hydrophobizing additives for the stone & tile and textile industries.

Hartmut Hoffmann, who has managed the business of RK Rose+Krieger since 2008, is retiring on June 30. His successor from July 1 will be Dr. Gregor Langer.
Barbara Frei and Christel Heydemann
The new Executive Vice President Industrial Automation is Barbara Frei, her successor in the position of Executive Vice President Europe Operations is Christel Heydemann.

Business development of Sieb & Meyer
In 2020, Sieb & Meyer achieved record results, particularly in the CNC control systems business segment. After the first four months of the new financial year, it appears that the positive trend will continue and even increase.

Change at the top of Trumpf MT
Management change in the Trumpf Machine Tool Division:

With the acquisition of Nordic ID, Brady strengthens its position as a full-service provider of printers and consumables.