Daniel Hager, a family entrepreneur, will head one of Germany's largest industrial associations in the future: The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Hager Group has been elected as the new President of ZVEI e.V..
Is sovereignty a question of hardware?
Europe is seeking digital independence: how sovereignty can be implemented in concrete terms remains a key question in view of the high level of dependencies in the IT infrastructure. Frank Konrad, Managing Director of Microsens GmbH & Co. KG, agrees, pointing in particular to the importance of the network level and European hardware in critical applications.
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SMEs could benefit massively from funding and yet access often fails. In this interview, funding expert Sabine Hentschel explains why many small and medium-sized enterprises miss out on opportunities and how they can successfully access funding.
Robotics and autonomous order picking
Locus Robotics takes over Nexera Robotics and may have taken a decisive step towards truly universal warehouse automation. A new gripping technology should now make possible what was previously considered difficult to automate.
Electromobility and the supplier industry
Bosch receives a major order from Mercedes-Benz to supply electric motors for new electric drives until the 2030s. The supplier is thus further expanding its position in the growth market of electromobility.
Factory planning without compressed air...
Modular factories, mobile robotics and rising energy prices are fundamentally changing automation. One solution: into the future without compressed air. Electric vacuum systems reduce costs, save energy and support flexible manufacturing and logistics processes.
Industrial robots take on many tasks. Even milling with accuracies in the sub-millimeter range is now possible.
Why the future of robotics depends not only on software, but also on high-precision stator and rotor laminations inside the motor.
Infineon Startup Challenge 2026
Infineon brings together young deep-tech companies worldwide to drive innovation in humanoid robotics. The focus is on hardware and system solutions from sensor technology to motor control. Applications are still possible until May 27, 2026.
Synergy in the special machine
How is one of the most modern scaffolding tube production lines in Europe created? At MJ-Gerüst, a fully networked high-tech line produces six finished standpipes every 60 seconds. With automation, robotics and precision technology from Schunk. How efficiency, process reliability and quality are redefined in 3-shift operation.
The increasing networking of IT and OT is fundamentally changing industrial automation. The IT/OT Integration Summit shows how modern technologies can make production environments more efficient, flexible and future-proof. The event will focus on specific practical examples, innovative automation concepts and strategies for integrating IT and production systems.
Quality controls in production
How can complex components in automotive production be inspected fully automatically and in real time with the help of machine vision and robotics? The case study shows how floor pans are measured and inspected fully automatically.
Nagarro, a digital engineering company headquartered in Munich, and Addverb, a provider of robotics and warehouse automation solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of the partnership is to jointly provide advanced robotic automation solutions and digital twins.
Business takeover in mechanical engineering
The fastening technology specialist Böllhoff is taking over the business operations of Stöger Automation. The consulting firm Baker Tilly supported the international investor process.
The NIS2 directive significantly increases the requirements for OT security. This article shows how companies can combine structure, verifiability and practical relevance with IEC 62443-2-1 - from governance to auditability on the store floor.
Interpack 2026 draws a strong balance
With record numbers and international participation, Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf highlighted the current transformation of the packaging industry. The focus was on integrated solutions relating to PPWR, automation and new competence requirements in production.
Opening the store floor for data rooms
At its spring conference, the Scientific Society for Production Engineering (WGP) focused on the digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular. Against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in the industry, the researchers invited representatives from companies, politics and associations to discuss ways of transformation together.
B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, will be presenting new solutions for machine and plant engineering at the all about automation trade fair in Wels. The focus will be on drive technology and industrial image processing.
With its platform economy, Conrad Electronic enables simple and fast procurement from a single source and acts as a solution provider to make it as smooth as possible for business customers to cover their technical needs.
Association of the German Turned Parts...
Rising order intake, new members, cautious optimism: the members of the Association of the German Turned Parts Industry are confident. At the spring conference in Leipzig, around 150 participants discussed current market developments, strategic challenges and specific solutions - from brand management to energy and cybersecurity.
