The German economy is suffering more and more from a lack of orders. A regular survey shows worse figures than during the coronavirus crisis.

Formnext has been managed by a dual leadership team since 01.11.2024: Christoph Stüker and Sascha Wenzler will take over responsibility for the trade fair for additive manufacturing. Both have been working together in the trade fair team since the start of Formnext in 2015.

In December, INDUSTRIAL Production presents the nominees for the products of the year. Wiferion has also submitted a product.

Individualized products in small batch sizes are increasingly determining everyday production. This increases the time required for work preparation and commissioning.

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New properties also apply to load carriers in logistics and intralogistics processes. Craemer's portfolio includes high-quality returnable load carriers that are hard-wearing, versatile, maintenance-free and recyclable.

Ziehl-Abegg is now represented in the Innovation Parc Artificial Intelligence (IPAI). The IPAI in Heilbronn is currently home to the most ambitious project for applied artificial intelligence in Europe.

With the PicoScan150-LOC, Sick presents its first localization system in this compact design for mobile robots in logistics and production environments.

Environmental awareness and the careful use of resources are becoming increasingly important. With advanced solutions, plant operators can significantly improve the ecological footprint of logistics processes.

Following the break-up of the "Ampel" coalition and the prospect of early elections, crucial questions are being asked about the political and economic future. Share your views and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of the coming period with us and take part in our survey!

The coronavirus crisis has mercilessly exposed the dependence of the USA, the EU and Germany on Asian chip manufacturers. In future, more chips are to be produced in Europe.

Robots already perform many important tasks in industry and help to increase productivity.

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A perfect surface finish is the most obvious quality feature of a component. The challenge for many manufacturers is to maintain consistent quality in series production.

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With the new Heavycon HC-M-MWF contact insert modules for industrial connectors, Phoenix Contact offers extensive functionality for field cabling.

With Sintro Packing, Karl is launching a workstation system that is designed to meet the specific requirements of shipping and logistics. It is characterized by modular adaptability and ergonomic efficiency.

Gisela Sick passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the age of 101. From the very beginning, in 1946 in Vaterstetten near Munich, she supported the Sick company until it became the global group it is today.

Autonomous robots in industry are now very reliable and efficient. Modern hardware and software are required to make this possible.

In the digitalization of manufacturing processes, the focus is increasingly shifting to products - ideally across their entire life cycle. To be able to use product data for optimization and digital services, companies need a coherent data strategy. Digital twins and semantics play an important role here, as practical examples at Bosch show.

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With the Nordac Pro SK 500P, Nord Drivesystems has a control cabinet inverter that is available in variants in a power range from 0.25 to 22 kW, which can be assigned to different requirements in different industries.

In the world of robotics and automation, tool changers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth processes and high efficiency. Careful selection can help assembly systems and other robotic automation solutions perform better.

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At SPS, Heidrive will be presenting stainless steel motors that are suitable for challenging environmental conditions. The servo motors have been specially developed for production environments with high demands on corrosion protection, cleanliness and hygiene.