Intelligent automation concepts and robotics solutions are the focus of Automatica in Munich. In addition to technological developments in the field of intelligent production, the role of people in the factory of the future will also be discussed here. Read more here!

Logimat, the international trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management, sets standards as the largest annual intralogistics trade fair in Europe. Every spring, international exhibitors meet decision-makers from industry, trade and service companies at the exhibition grounds next to Stuttgart Airport. The focus is on products, solutions and systems for procurement, warehousing, production and distribution logistics.

Machine tools, precision tools and systems for upstream and downstream processes in production automation are the focus of Intec. The trade fair is accompanied by Z, the trade fair for industrial subcontracting. You can find the latest news and exclusive insights here!

With the further expansion of the process chain and a large number of special topics, Formnext is continuing its pace of growth in its fifth year and consolidating its position as the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and modern industrial production.

This is where everyone who is anyone in the automation industry meets: The SPS is regarded as the meeting place for industry experts. This is where new projects are initiated and solutions for real problems are developed. Read all about the industry get-together in Nuremberg!

EuroBLECH is the leading international trade fair for sheet metal working. It showcases the complete spectrum of modern production in numerous live demonstrations. Find out what you shouldn't miss about the trade fair here!

AMB has been presenting the highlights of the international metalworking industry every two years since 1982. The focus is on products, technologies, innovations, services and concepts for people who are passionate about metalworking. This makes it a marketplace, training opportunity and networking platform all in one. Whether visitor or exhibitor - over the years, AMB has become one of the most important dates in the industry calendar.

Hannover Messe showcases the entire spectrum of industry in one place - from research and development, industrial automation, production technologies and services to energy and mobility technologies. Find out everything you need to know about the Hannover Messe here!

The international trade fair Control showcases all aspects of measuring and testing technology for industrial quality assurance. Here we inform you about the latest developments and future trends that can be seen at Control.

Whether electronic system security, distributed intelligence, the Internet of Things or energy efficiency - the embedded world trade fair in Nuremberg showcases the entire world of embedded systems. And we will show you what possibilities it has in store for you and your production!

Every year in the fall, our industry meets at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center for Motek. This international trade fair is the world's leading event in the fields of production and assembly automation, feeding technology and material flow, rationalization through handling technology and industrial handling. As a unique industry platform, it covers the entire world of automation.

The whole world of the metalworking and processing industry meets at EMO. It is regarded as the most important international meeting place for the industry and attracts visitors with numerous world firsts. Find out what they are here!

As a trade fair for manufacturing technology and automation, METAV showcases all aspects of metalworking. We have summarized the trade fair highlights for you: from machine tools, high-precision tools and tools for quality assurance to entire systems for production and process automation.

There is war in Europe: Russian troops have invaded Ukraine. German companies traditionally have close and intensive ties with Ukraine and Russia. What does the breach of international law mean for the economy?

Sheet metal processing and joining technology are the focus of the Blechexpo and Schweisstec trade fair duo. Here you will find the latest developments and trends for the entire process chain of cold-forming sheet metal processing and the associated thermal or mechanical cutting, joining and joining technology.

The coronavirus has dominated our everyday lives since March 2020. Every industry, every company is affected. What economic consequences can we expect? How has everyday working life changed as a result of the lockdown? Which trade fairs are taking place and how? In our special, we have brought together all industry events related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Digitalization and Industry 4.0 are key drivers of new technologies, changed processes and new business areas in mechanical engineering. Software systems, big data, artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, digital assistance systems and sensor systems are playing an increasingly important role in digital networking in the industrial production environment.

Robotics is a key topic for modern industrial production. In this special you will find an overview of the latest developments in robots, robot peripherals, software, image recognition and sensor technology.

Products from A to Z, from workwear to cutting tools - suppliers to the mechanical engineering industry come from a wide variety of sectors such as the textile, electronics, IT and metalworking industries, but also from the service sector, to name just a few. Here you will find the latest information on suppliers to the mechanical engineering industry!

Nothing works in the metalworking industry without them: precision tools. In this special, we have summarized all aspects of the topic for you: from production and presetting to tool preparation.

In the field of robotics, gripping is one of the key movements for grasping, holding or moving objects and workpieces. When human performance reaches its limits in handling and assembly processes, for example in terms of temperature capability, positioning accuracy and load-bearing capacity, technology can help: grippers as collaborative end effectors are equipped with sensors and image recognition, they are handling tools for large, small, light and heavy objects and have also already made the leap into the 4.0 world.

Linear technology" refers to components and systems that perform linear movements along an axis. Linear motion technology components are used in many areas of mechanical and plant engineering and are indispensable.

Special requirements apply to suppliers to the automotive and vehicle industry. Read more about one of the most important German industries!

The right workplace design is the basis for productivity and quality. Workstations are becoming increasingly individualized, include automatic quality controls and are networked with other production areas. Assembly processes and the industrial workplace are changing.

Eight years ago, Stuxnet impressively demonstrated how vulnerable production can be to cyberattacks. Since then, the industry has taken a closer look at the topic of cybersecurity. But security is not just about protecting against external attacks. Read this special to find out how the industry can protect itself.

Increasing automation is driving identification and safety systems. Predictive maintenance, quality assurance, machine safety and safe collaborative systems are playing an increasingly important role in modern industrial production.

Employees are increasingly becoming a differentiating factor for companies - they are crucial for success! But how do you find skilled workers? What do recruiters need to bear in mind when recruiting? What wording in job advertisements is an absolute no-go? And how do I manage to retain qualified employees? Read all about recruiting, employee motivation, further training and leadership in our special "Employer Branding"!

Robust, powerful workhorse or sensitive, intelligent material handling device? The specific intralogistics task determines which industrial truck is used. After drive technology, materials handling and intralogistics is the second largest specialist sector in German mechanical and plant engineering. The sector has been growing for years. In this topic special, handling shows specific application examples.

Smart technologies have found their way into the world of warehouse and transport logistics. Picking robots and autonomous vehicles support intralogistics processes, while wearables take the strain off warehouse employees. In addition to warehouse management software, automated conveyor systems, high-bay warehouses and automated small parts warehouses are being implemented. And once the goods are on their way, the position on the road and the condition of the goods can be identified.

Packaging technology is the interface between intralogistics and transportation. Protection, transport and storage capability, handling properties and labeling are just some of the functions that packaging must fulfill, and they are always specially tailored to the goods and the mode of transport. Packaging machines, packaging processes, packaging automation and packaging labeling are the focus of this special.

The quality of warehouse technology and picking systems has a major impact on a company's competitiveness. From goods receipt to production, order picking and final inspection through to shipping, sophisticated storage systems save space and time - a crucial point, as the trend is towards smaller order quantities and a greater variety of items with shorter lead times. The type of storage, such as flat goods or long goods storage, in a high-bay warehouse, small parts warehouse, warehouse lift or automated warehouse, is just as important as warehouse management, the warehouse or supply chain management. Logistics software is available to control the logistics volume. ERP systems control production, plan purchasing or handle accounting.

Components and systems for cleanroom production technology must meet special requirements. Assembly systems for medical technology, the handling of small parts, marking systems and quality assurance are the focus of this topic.

Material flow looks at the process chain of operations involved in the extraction, handling, processing and distribution of goods, for example the processes of processing, testing, handling, conveying and storage. This handling topic focuses on storage and picking technology, conveying and lifting technology, industrial trucks of all kinds and, of course, software and identification technology.

Companies are constantly presenting new technologies and developments. But what has become of them? New standards are introduced. What about market penetration a year later? A company buys up start-ups. What are the reasons for this? You can find the answers in our special "One more question...". In short interviews, we take a closer look at company management, associations and research.

Editorial interviews with industry experts, managing directors and specialists from the manufacturing industry and related sectors. Read the exciting interviews with the brightest minds in the industry.

At the end of the industrial production process is the transportation of goods. Products and systems support the handling of goods at the loading ramp - for optimally coordinated, safe, ergonomic and economical processes.

Artificial intelligence, blockchain, security, humanoid robots - these were the topics at Cebit. And they remain important for the manufacturing industry, as the ICT sector offers numerous technologies that are also highly relevant for production!