Daniel Hager, a family entrepreneur, will head one of Germany's largest industrial associations in the future: The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Hager Group has been elected as the new President of ZVEI e.V..
Is sovereignty a question of hardware?
Europe is seeking digital independence: how sovereignty can be implemented in concrete terms remains a key question in view of the high level of dependencies in the IT infrastructure. Frank Konrad, Managing Director of Microsens GmbH & Co. KG, agrees, pointing in particular to the importance of the network level and European hardware in critical applications.
Current TOP 5
SMEs could benefit massively from funding and yet access often fails. In this interview, funding expert Sabine Hentschel explains why many small and medium-sized enterprises miss out on opportunities and how they can successfully access funding.
Robotics and autonomous order picking
Locus Robotics takes over Nexera Robotics and may have taken a decisive step towards truly universal warehouse automation. A new gripping technology should now make possible what was previously considered difficult to automate.
Electromobility and the supplier industry
Bosch receives a major order from Mercedes-Benz to supply electric motors for new electric drives until the 2030s. The supplier is thus further expanding its position in the growth market of electromobility.
Factory planning without compressed air...
Modular factories, mobile robotics and rising energy prices are fundamentally changing automation. One solution: into the future without compressed air. Electric vacuum systems reduce costs, save energy and support flexible manufacturing and logistics processes.
Industrial robots take on many tasks. Even milling with accuracies in the sub-millimeter range is now possible.
Why the future of robotics depends not only on software, but also on high-precision stator and rotor laminations inside the motor.
Infineon Startup Challenge 2026
Infineon brings together young deep-tech companies worldwide to drive innovation in humanoid robotics. The focus is on hardware and system solutions from sensor technology to motor control. Applications are still possible until May 27, 2026.
Synergy in the special machine
How is one of the most modern scaffolding tube production lines in Europe created? At MJ-Gerüst, a fully networked high-tech line produces six finished standpipes every 60 seconds. With automation, robotics and precision technology from Schunk. How efficiency, process reliability and quality are redefined in 3-shift operation.
