More efficient tender selection, well-founded bid decisions and precise responses: AI in tender management can help protect sensitive data and save resources at the same time, despite numerous challenges.

The Janitza Group has been recording high employee growth for years. Now the company has exceeded the significant figure of 500 employees. This development marks a decisive milestone in the company's history and reflects its success in a highly competitive market.

The integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is increasing in all areas of industry worldwide. However, as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) grows, so do the cyber risks.

Bosch Rexroth presents a digital toolbox for service and maintenance. With a comprehensive range of digital services, the Hydraulic Hub simplifies and accelerates the service and maintenance of hydraulic products and increases machine availability.

The drive as the heart of all production systems is the specialty of the Baumüller Group, which will be exhibiting its solutions at the VDMA central stand.

Under the motto "The future's here", Canada is showcasing its industrial strengths in areas such as automation, energy, digital transformation and green technologies.

As part of the new PCD milling program, Paul Horn has developed the DM70 and DM90 series, which are specially designed for face and corner milling operations. The focus here is on high milling and surface qualities as well as burr-free milling.

At vacuum expert Schmalz, visitors can experience grippers and lifting aids for picking and moving various goods and components.

Despite a challenging political and economic environment, Formnext is experiencing solid and pleasing growth on its 10th anniversary: 533 companies from 34 countries have already registered for the trade fair by the beginning of March 2025.

Despite billions invested in fibre optics and 5G, digitalization in Germany is lagging behind, as a DIHK survey shows. Slow approvals and high costs are slowing down network expansion - with consequences for companies that rely on the cloud and AI.

Still presents a solution portfolio that offers smart answers to companies' individual and current requirements in all areas of intralogistics.

EnerSys, provider of energy storage solutions for industrial applications, will be giving a preview of its new NexSys BESS energy storage system and Synova Sync charger concepts at Logimat.

Interoperability is a pressing issue in intralogistics. This year at Logimat, an entire theme world is dedicated to the efficient operation of mixed robot fleets.

Three innovative solutions were honored with the "Best Product" award at LogiMAT 2025. The award-winning products from Knapp, Kathrein Solutions and PSI Software stand for greater efficiency, automation and process optimization in intralogistics.

Timmer is coming to Logimat with vacuum lifting technology and is focusing on individual customer solutions including a versatile portfolio of accessories.

Turck has prepared three RFID and intralogistics solutions for Logimat.

At vacuum expert Schmalz, trade fair visitors can experience grippers and lifting aids for picking and moving various goods and components.

At Logimat, Kärcher will be providing information on high-performance cleaning technology for logistics and production areas.

In the mechanical and plant engineering sector, incoming orders at the start of the year only just missed the previous year's result. The drop in orders in January amounted to minus 2 percent in real terms.

The third "Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey" - a global survey conducted by ABB Robotics and the publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions - shows: Automotive manufacturers and suppliers consider the transition to the so-called "smart factory" to be a crucial next step.