Special robotics in industrial production

With the takeover of Gummiwarenfabrik R. Neddermann GmbH, Festo is systematically expanding its vertical integration and its expertise in sealing and rubber technology.

In Germany, more companies filed for insolvency in 2025 than at any time in the last 20 years. This is the result of a recent analysis by the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH).

At CES, Siemens presented technologies to accelerate industrial AI: new digital twins, AI co-pilots, an Industrial AI Operating System and applications in manufacturing, energy and life sciences.

The PI Group joins Hoerbiger. For customers, all contracts, delivery processes and contacts remain unchanged, PI continues to operate independently under the familiar brand.

The business climate index for the automotive industry improves slightly in December 2025 Electromobility continues to gain in importance and reaches new highs.

German industry is changing from a pure producer to a service provider: companies are increasingly focusing on product-related services such as consulting, assembly and maintenance. According to the ifo Institute, they generated more revenue in 2024 than the entire hospitality industry combined. Mechanical engineering, vehicle construction and the electrical industry are leading the trend.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is modernizing airport security screening at the 2026 World Cup venues, where it will deploy Rohde & Schwarz QPS201 security scanners.

SSI Schaefer and CERP are building a highly automated logistics center for pharmaceutical logistics in Wissous with shuttle storage, A-Frame, robotics and WAMAS software.

Proalpha acquires Spanish MES provider Mapex and expands its portfolio with an AI-supported, modular MES platform for digital shopfloor, ERP integration and international expansion.

Conrad presents innovative current clamps and measurement technology for DC grids, DC microgrids and Industry 4.0 applications at all about automation in Berlin.