Sensors, measurement technology and artificial intelligence are merging to form intelligent systems. From June 9 to 11, 2026, Sensor+Test in Nuremberg will showcase the most important trends in a changing industry.
read more...VDE study on electrical engineering
According to a VDE analysis, more than 30,000 electrical engineers will retire by 2029 without enough graduates to replace them. This is due to falling student numbers and high drop-out rates.
read more...The VDI conference "Machine Vision - From Inspection to Smart Revolution" on June 17-18, 2026 in Baden-Baden will provide a comprehensive practical insight into current applications of machine vision. One focus will be on the use of AI and the use of synthetically generated data to accelerate training processes.
read more...The THI Campus and the Institute for Applied Sustainability (inas) are launching a new training course for sustainability managers.
read more...Focus on application and technology transfer
A new specialist event for innovation and technology transfer in precision engineering is celebrating its premiere this year: preXcon 2026. It is based on six key topics and eleven clearly structured sessions.
read more...Practical training in drive technology
The ABB Motion University in Mannheim has presented its training program for drive technology. The courses are designed to be practice-oriented so that participants can apply the knowledge they have acquired directly in the implementation, operation and maintenance of systems.
read more...The profession of electronics technician has changed rapidly in recent years. Digitalization, miniaturization and ever smarter systems are driving this development - and are constantly expanding the field of work for electronics technicians. This article takes a look at which tools and skills are in demand today and in the future.
read more...Training and certification program
SmartFactory Kaiserslautern has founded the SmartFactory Academy as a training and certification program. The program is aimed at specialists and managers of medium-sized production companies and industrial enterprises who want to meet the challenges of digital transformation.
read more...Whether privately or professionally - digital communication is becoming an increasingly important part of our everyday lives. However, things are often different at schools, at least as far as the flow of information is concerned.
read more...The Arena2036 innovation platform, which is located on the Stuttgart-Vaihingen university campus, is now officially entering its third funding phase, which will run for five years.
read more...The teaching materials provider Fischertechnik presented a modular factory simulation at the Hannover Messe: the Agile Production Simulation. The model simulates agile production processes in a very small space and illustrates digital and haptic processes in a state-of-the-art factory of the future.
read more...With the "CESA - Certified Expert for Security in Automation" qualification, automation expert Pilz offers a two-day expert course designed to provide participants with compact security knowledge in line with the latest standards.
read more...With more than 1,000 participants, the WomenPower career congress kicks off on April 21 at the Convention Center on the exhibition grounds in Hanover. Deutsche Messe is organizing this important career congress for the twentieth time as part of the Hannover Messe.
read more...A global ABB survey shows an increasing trend among German and European companies to relocate their business to their home country or nearby (reshoring/nearshoring). In this way, they want to make their supply chains more resilient.
read more...Industry 4.0 presents the automation sector with the challenge of securing well-trained young talent in order to increase Germany's innovative strength as a business location.
read more...The new AZTe training center for technology in Pforzheim relies on networked systems for tool and equipment allocation right from the start. And on a modern and optimal learning environment for the prospective metalworkers.
read more...When departments or companies use agile methods, they regularly encounter departments and companies that still use traditional methods. This can lead to major misunderstandings and unnecessary friction. Hybrid approaches can help.
read more...With a modular live eTraining course entitled "Digitalization of the modern working world - getting started in Industry 4.0", the Rexroth Academy teaches the basics, effects and prospects of digitalization in the industrial environment in a practical way.
read more...Lapp has increased the number of apprenticeships starting this year. At the beginning of September, 27 young men and women started their careers, six more than in the previous year.
read more...Robotics is necessary for the economic upturn. However, there is a lack of suitable training and further education opportunities. The IFR is calling for action.
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