Stratasys is acquiring MarkForged from Nano Dimension for USD 42.5 million, thereby expanding its portfolio in the field of fiber-reinforced composites. The acquisition also strengthens the company's software and materials expertise in industrial 3D printing.
Schaeffler reaches for the stars
Schaeffler enters the space industry together with US aerospace company Spire Global. Plans include satellite hardware, European supply chains and industrial manufacturing for New Space.
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Carsten Koch has taken over the role of representative of the Siemens AG Mannheim branch. He succeeds Jürgen Britzius, who is taking early retirement after 37 years with the company.
Why stability is becoming a brand again
Rebranding at akf group: the Wuppertal-based bank will in future more clearly demonstrate its affiliation to the Vorwerk Group and position itself as a specialized financing partner for German SMEs.
10 years of data protection balance sheet
Ten years after the GDPR came into force, 71% of companies have largely implemented the requirements, according to Bitkom. At the same time, effort, legal uncertainty and complexity are increasing. Many companies see new problems, particularly when using AI.
Giving lightweight construction a profile
Pultrusion is developing from a niche process into a key process for lightweight construction and sustainable fiber composite structures. The Fraunhofer IWU shows applications from energy to mobility.
Gold and platinum are among the most technically important precious metals. They perform important functions in industrial processes, electronics and the jewelry industry.
The THI Campus and the Institute for Applied Sustainability (inas) are launching a new training course for sustainability managers.
Many industrial companies are struggling with established plant structures and proprietary interfaces. Stefan Klaus' presentation will show in a practical way how brownfield environments can be efficiently networked with open technologies and made fit for Industry 4.0.
Timo Göbel, Head of BMW Additive Manufacturing
The BMW Group's Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC) is setting the course for the next stage of industrialization. Under the leadership of Timo Göbel, additive manufacturing is being further integrated into all stages of the vehicle life cycle. In this interview, Göbel explains how the Campus is driving forward the scaling of the technology.
When heat slows down production
Infranorm is developing a cooling concept for industrial halls based on two-stage adiabatic cooling. According to the company, energy consumption can be reduced by up to 95 percent.
New sales and service unit in Gurugram
Yamaha Motor is opening a new Robotics Business Support Division in India to strengthen sales and service in the growing robotics market. The unit will support SMT systems and industrial robots, among other things, and will be complemented by a showroom that provides a hands-on experience of manufacturing applications.
The Startup Association has presented the German Startup Awards 2026 in Berlin. An overview of all the winners from the Founder, Investor, Newcomer and Impact categories.
New defense trade fair in Hanover
For its premiere in Hanover in 2027, Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Germany is bringing three former Bundeswehr executives onto its advisory board.
Anyone talking about German industry at the moment is often talking about uncertainty: a weak economy, high costs, global upheavals. A different story is being told in Nuremberg.
Companies secure transport capacities
Shortly after the start of the reservation phase, demand for transport capacities in the hydrogen core network already exceeds the expectations of network operators. Market participants are securing infrastructure for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy at an early stage.
With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business-critical processes, European companies are shifting their priorities. Instead of pure innovation projects, the focus is increasingly on security, governance and scalability.
Around six months before the start of the trade fair, more than 900 companies have registered for SPS 2026 in Nuremberg. The trade fair focuses on industrial AI, cyber security and digital transformation.
How can set-up processes in highly variant production be automated efficiently? Markus Benndorff from soffico shows how Factory-X, industrial data rooms and modular architectures create new possibilities for flexible production concepts.
Rising defense budgets are opening up new market opportunities for industrial companies. But if you want to enter the defense sector as a company, you need more than just technological expertise. In this interview, lawyer Oliver Huq explains what is important and what must be taken into account.
