Increased efficiency through simulation...
Schnaithmann Maschinenbau has planned and implemented three assembly lines for the automated production of automotive displays. Together with Schnaithmann's customer, a German automotive supplier, various system concepts were simulated, validated and compared with each other.
When every minute counts in outgoing goods and parcels have to be prepared for dispatch every minute, ergonomics make all the difference when it comes to efficiency. Modern lifting technology makes all the difference in day-to-day work.
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The demands on Ethernet networks in automotive, industrial and safety-critical applications are increasing rapidly. The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is responding to this with a new 10G TSN endpoint IP core that enables deterministic real-time communication with data rates of up to 10 Gbit/s.
Lectures and information stand at the IFK 2026
Fluidon, service provider and developer of software solutions for the fluid engineering world, will be represented as an exhibitor and speaker in the lecture program at the 15th International Fluid Engineering Colloquium (IFK), which will take place from 9-11 March 2026 in Aachen, Germany.
Automation specialist Comau is expanding its portfolio of wearable robots with a new exoskeleton. The wearable system reduces muscle strain by up to 50 percent and is aimed at a wide range of applications in industry and SMEs.
The Zedler-Institut in Ludwigsburg tests bicycle components and prototypes and is passionate about developing its own testing machines, which are used in the laboratories of major bicycle brands worldwide. The engineers at Zedler have also been using standard and operating parts from Norelem for around 15 years in the design of the bicycle testing systems.
SEW-Eurodrive will be showcasing a wide range of scalable solutions for intralogistics at Logimat from March 24 to 26, 2026. The focus will be on new drive units, modular automation modules and mobile robotics. These solutions optimize the material flow and offer users greater energy efficiency, simple integration and maximum system availability.
The research and development of semiconductor technologies is increasingly taking place outside Europe, particularly in Asia. This is shown by evaluations of semiconductor patents by EconPol Europe.
At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, companies and associations called for concrete, measurable steps towards greater competitiveness in Europe. VDMA, VCI, Plastics Europe, ZVEI, BDI and VDA also called for speed in reducing bureaucracy, lower energy costs and warned against industrial policy foreclosure through "Buy European" requirements.
Business figures 1st quarter 2026
Siemens makes a strong start to fiscal year 2026 and raises its forecast after a successful first quarter. The technology group recorded a significant increase in order intake and revenue, while industrial earnings grew at a double-digit rate. Siemens also set a new record with an order backlog of 120 billion euros.
