From May 13 to 15, everything at Messe Erfurt will revolve around additive manufacturing. Rapid.Tech 3D will be opening its doors for the 21st time - making it the oldest trade event in Germany dedicated entirely to additive manufacturing (AM).

Keba will be presenting its flexible and open robot and automation solutions at Automatica. This year, the Linz-based full-service provider for industrial automation is placing particular emphasis on customized solutions.

A clear commitment to the location: the testing machine manufacturer ZwickRoell is building a training center for training and further education at its headquarters in Ulm for around 11 million euros.

ABB is expanding its portfolio of fully autonomous mobile robots (AMR) by equipping the AMR Flexley Mover P604 with 3D Visual Simulataneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) navigation and the user-friendly AMR Studio programming software. The launch marks another milestone in the development of versatile, efficient and user-friendly AMR.

With immediate effect, Dr. Johannes Schmalz becomes the third member of the management board. The vacuum specialist from Glatten in the northern Black Forest is thus securing its long-term future as a family-run company in its fourth generation.

At this year's in-house exhibition in Bielefeld, DMG Mori will be providing insights into the world of modern machine tool technology and an outlook on the production of the future.

The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an overall increase in orders of 4% - the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with an increase in orders of 4%.

Images

The US automotive industry is investing more heavily in robotics and automation: the number of installations rose to a total of 13,700 units in 2024 - an increase of 10.7 %. This is according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

For process-critical circuits in electronics, high demands are placed on the tolerances of electronic components. The aim is to precisely adjust resistance and capacitance values using laser processing.

To realize an unusual status display for automation solutions, a manufacturer of plastic parts needed a flexible partner to implement the unusual idea - in this case a very special design of an RGB signal light.

Images

The Kistler Group is intensifying its cooperation with Keller Pressure. By signing the agreement, the two companies are reaffirming their commitment to strengthening synergies and developing the Chinese market in a targeted manner.

Schaeffler records record e-mobility orders in the first quarter of 2025, but remains in the red despite growth of 7.8 percent in the electric business. The acquisition of Vitesco strengthens the market position, but challenges remain, especially in the USA.

The demand for fast development and manufacturing processes makes it necessary to obtain design feedback even before the first physical prototypes are created.

The introduction of artificial intelligence sometimes fails due to a lack of qualified specialists or investment costs. However, AI has advantages in many areas that relieve the burden on skilled workers and make the use of AI profitable for companies.

Images

Omron has announced the establishment of a global robotics organization effective April 1, 2025. It will operate in parallel with Omron's automation business so that both areas can complement and support each other.

According to a recent study by QNX, more and more international technology decision-makers are in favor of using robotics in the workplace and have confidence in its potential.

Martin Kullmann, Head (a. i.) of ABB's Robotics division in Germany, talks to Andreas Mühlbauer about the prospects for robot-driven automation and the impact of AI.

More orders would actually be a reason for the German automotive industry to be happy - if it weren't for the US tariffs on cars and car parts, which are currently putting companies in a bad mood.

Under the motto "Innovate Manufacturing.", EMO Hannover 2025, the world's leading trade fair for production technology, offers machine manufacturers a wide range of innovations and solutions to inspire them.

Keller Pressure has been the new brand name of Keller Druckmesstechnik since April 1. The rebranding is intended to create a global brand identity.