After rolling bearing damage to a rotary kiln in a cement plant, the existing gear rim was badly damaged and had to be replaced. SEW-Eurodrive worked closely with the operator to supply a new ring gear and supported the commissioning. The project contributes significantly to the long-term operational reliability and efficiency of the plant.
A transparent overview of the devices actually installed is the prerequisite for targeted maintenance, forward-looking risk management and reliable investment planning. The dynamic analysis of the installed base creates this basis by creating digital twins of all assets and evaluating them systematically and practically.
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At Maintenance, RS offers an overview of its range of products and services. From consumption meters and frequency inverters to power supplies and measuring and testing devices, the company provides support in the selection of products and solutions.
At Maintenance, Conrad will be providing an overview of its services as a solution provider in the field of technical procurement and showcasing a number of measurement technology innovations.
A third of tech start-ups in Germany report an improved business situation, almost as many report a deterioration. Nine % expect a possible insolvency within a year. Only half would start up again in Germany.
The mechanical and plant engineering industry in Germany once again suffered noticeable losses on foreign markets in 2025. According to the Federal Statistical Office, exports fell by 1.8% in nominal terms compared to the previous year. Adjusted for prices, the decline was even 3.3 percent.
January 2026 started with a record for startups, with almost a third more startups being founded in Germany. With 3568 newly created companies, a new high was reached, as announced by the Startup Association - also thanks to AI. Nico Gaviola, VP Digital Natives & Emerging Enterprise at Databricks EMEA, comments.
A short study conducted by the German Economic Institute on behalf of the VDMA Impuls Foundation shows clear differences in technology teaching in Germany. The VDMA calls for technology to be a compulsory subject from year 5 onwards.
MSK, a specialist in intralogistics solutions for all aspects of pallet handling, will be showcasing innovative end-of-line systems at Logimat 2026 that have been developed to meet the requirements of manufacturers and distribution/logistics centers.
Peak load management in forklift trucks
Targeted and efficient energy management is becoming increasingly important for customers in the logistics sector: a large number of devices, different charging cycles and high electricity volumes mean that electricity is a critical cost factor for many customers.
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.
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.
