OT meets IT – the two worlds are meant to converge, data is meant to flow, and production is meant to become smart. Yet the reality in industry often remains stubbornly contradictory: while systems have long been technically interconnected, they remain organizationally separate.
read more...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.
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Thyssenkrupp separates from Automation...
Thyssenkrupp separates from Automation Engineering: Agile Robots takes over and forms Krause Automation. Focus on AI, robotics and next-generation industrial automation.
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The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is intended to accelerate European industry. Business associations fear additional bureaucracy instead of real acceleration and are calling for fewer regulations and more strategy.
read more...Statement on the European Data Protection Day
On European Data Protection Day 2026, Christian Kubik, Manager Field Advisory Services Team EMEA at Commvault, explains why digital identities are at the heart of data protection. He shows how companies can prevent cyberattacks, secure data and restore it quickly in the event of an emergency - for greater security and trust.
read more...Four trends will fundamentally change robotics in 2026, says guest author Anders Billesø Beck, Vice President AI Robotics Products at Universal Robots: predictive mathematical methods, networked cobots, task-specific AI solutions and data-driven value creation for significantly greater economic benefit.
read more...Is 2026 a key year for a data-secure and networked Germany? Michael Fritz from the Fraunhofer Cluster CCIT explains why the coming year will be crucial for secure data spaces, common technical standards and Germany's digital future.
read more...Interview with Prof. Dr. Vanessa Just
Artificial intelligence is changing the economy and society: but how sustainable is the AI boom really? In this interview, Prof. Dr. Vanessa Just talks about sustainable digitalization, responsible technologies and the role of the next generation in shaping AI systems.
read more...BDI Report 2025: German industry shrinks for the fourth year in a row. Decline in production, global risks and need for reform - BDI President Leibinger calls for investment, a reduction in bureaucracy and a turnaround in economic policy.
read more...Sustainability has long been more than just a buzzword. It is a driver of growth, competitiveness and long-term success. "Companies that prioritize sustainability are positioning themselves for long-term success," writes Eryn Devola, Head of Sustainability at Siemens Digital Industries.
read more...Christoph Kull, President Business Applications at Proalpha, shows in his commentary why Agentic AI (autonomous AI) must not remain a playground, especially for SMEs and production, and which factors are crucial for bringing technology, organization and culture together in such a way that AI really makes an impact in your own company.
read more...Schneider Electric is presenting its solutions for future-proof production at the Hannover Messe. In an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer, Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President Industrial Automation, explains what the key areas are and what role AI, energy management and sustainability play in this. Finally, she ventures a forecast of future economic developments.
read more...The year is drawing to a close; many of us have spent the last few weeks making and maintaining contacts at the last trade fairs of the year. I personally enjoyed this, but now it's time to relax a little.
read more...Autonomous robots in industry are now very reliable and efficient. Modern hardware and software are required to make this possible.
read more...The last trade fair highlight of the year will be SPS in Nuremberg from November 12 to 14. This is where the international automation industry, users and interested parties meet to present, test and discuss the latest automation, digitalization and smart factory products.
read more...A survey conducted by Statista on September 6 shows that 45% of Germans consider "migration, asylum and foreigners" to be the most important social problem.
read more...Good news: over the past 20 years, voter turnout in European elections in Germany has risen continuously - from 43.0% to just under 64.8% recently. I like the idea of allowing young people aged 16 and over to participate in politics in the form of the right to vote. Why only in European elections?
read more...Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to Wilhelm Jung, founder and owner of Jung Antriebstechnik und Automation, about how drive technology is changing with increasing digitalization and what developments can be expected in the future.
read more..."Once upon a time, these guys squatted in the trees, hairy and with evil visages.
Then they were lured out of the jungle and the world was asphalted and raised up to the thirtieth floor.
read more...Interview with Nico Müller from Jumo
In the course of digitalization, sensor technology must also grow with it. In an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer, Nico Müller, Product Manager Software at Jumo, explains the key issues and the direction in which developments are heading.
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