German car manufacturers are somewhat more optimistic about the coming months. The latest ifo survey provides new insights into the situation of the German automotive industry.

Global investment firm Carlyle has signed an agreement to sell Flender, a provider of mechanical drive technology, to Triton Fund 6, advised by Triton. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Nine months before its premiere, the originally planned halls of DSEI Germany are already fully booked. The trade fair is responding with a fourth hall and is expanding to a total of 100,000 square meters of exhibition space. This corresponds to around 18 soccer pitches.

The battery factory of the future is increasingly working digitally: simulations accompany the development of new cells, and intelligent sensors monitor production in real time. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM are developing methods that virtually map manufacturing processes and measure important parameters during production. The experts will be presenting their solutions for more stable production processes and more powerful batteries at the Battery Show Europe 2026.

From a supplier of biochemical products to a broad-based specialist for fluid, filter and plastics technology: Dr. Peter Reichelt, Managing Director of RCT Reichelt Chemietechnik in Heidelberg, explains in an interview how the product range, sales and market requirements have changed over almost five decades.

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Humanoid robotics: With the Iggy Rob Home, igus presents a service robot for industry and everyday life. What's behind it.

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.

Ionos and Q.ANT want to jointly advance photonic processor technologies for AI and high-performance computers. The aim of the partnership is to build energy-efficient and sovereign AI infrastructures in Europe.

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.

High-voltage distribution units (HV PDUs) from Rose Systemtechnik enable the efficient operation of electrical construction machinery, commercial and municipal vehicles. The HV PDUs ensure optimum power distribution between the vehicle's high-voltage components. Robust housings made of stainless steel, polyester or aluminum protect the electronics of the systems from external influences.

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The current market situation is putting pressure on companies that rely on carbide tools: Rising raw material costs, volatile supply chains and limited predictability are putting pressure on the industry. Fette Werkzeugtechnik, a member of the LMT Tools family and specialist for gear cutting tools, offers a powerful and economical alternative with the SpeedCore milling cutter.

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After almost 30 years at the helm, Werner Weiss is handing over the management of Insiders Technologies. Andree Albrecht takes over the management after a transition phase.

Hema brings speed to roller blinds: With the expansion of the product family for roller conveyor covers, the specialist for machine and equipment protection has improved travel speed by 30 percent.

Assa Abloy will be showcasing solutions for fire protection, escape routes and access control at FeuerTRUTZ 2026. The focus will be on door systems, locking systems, door closers and digital locking technology for commercial buildings.

Humanoid robots working in factories has long been considered a vision of the future. Siemens, Nvidia and the British start-up Humanoid have now brought this moment a little closer - with a tangible practical test under real conditions.

How deep is Germany's chemical industry really in crisis in 2026? After a weak start to the year, burdened by the conflict in the Middle East, high energy costs and global competitive pressure, the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) paints a picture of an industry under constant stress.

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With 'CheckMate', the University of Klagenfurt has developed an AI system that independently creates algorithms for complex combinatorics and optimization problems. The technology is designed to make industrial planning and logistics processes more efficient and outperform existing methods.

The acquisition of Nilfisk by Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions creates a broad-based provider of professional cleaning solutions.

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.

A new benchmark from Fraunhofer IPA is intended to enable the first standardized and neutral analysis of humanoid robots for industrial use based on six key criteria.

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