Joke Technology is bringing the Eneska Postprocess 5.0 workstation to the trade fair. It supports the post-processing of printed components.

Last week, we conducted a survey among our readers on the dissolution of the traffic light coalition and a possible reorientation of German politics. The results indicate a clear preference for new elections and reveal a mixture of optimism and concern about the economic and political future. In detail, a broad spectrum of opinions emerges.

The interest in innovative automation solutions is unbroken, as SPS 2024 proves once again. Despite the parallel event, the industry get-together recorded an increase in visitor numbers.

Many online retailers still rely on conventional packaging methods and use standardized box sizes. This means that goods are often shipped in packages that are far too large or in plastic bags.

Many companies shy away from automating and digitizing their production. Machine manufacturer DMG Mori helps its customers to overcome these obstacles and supports them in mastering new challenges.

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Dematic offers solutions that are tailored to different cloud environments and reduce environmental impact through reduced material consumption and improved energy efficiency.

The mechanical engineering and automation industry is undergoing profound change. This transformation is being driven by more volatile global trade, geopolitical crises and increasing market pressure, which demands greater agility, technological security and cost efficiency.

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Indusol introduces the PB-Q One, a multifunctional measuring device that evaluates both the physics and the communication of a Profibus DP and PA network.

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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