Leadership determines whether production areas deliver stable results under pressure or remain in reaction mode. Clear management tasks, roles and routines ensure performance and turn deviations into results instead of crises.

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A report from Check Point Exposure Management on the threat landscape in the manufacturing industry shows a dramatic increase in ransomware, supply chain attacks and OT-related cyber incidents. As smart factories and connected supply chains become more prevalent, attackers are changing their tactics.

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The French software group Dassault Systèmes has made a solid start to 2026 and is continuing to focus on artificial intelligence, cloud applications and virtual twins as growth drivers in its industrial business.

The Fraunhofer FKIE is opening a new site for defense and security research in Leipzig. The focus is on cyber security, resilience and industrial innovation.

Making the electrical infrastructure fit for future challenges with greater safety and speed - that is the aim of the new technology partnership between ABB and Rittal. Together, the two companies want to create innovations for the European and international market that will significantly accelerate the development and expansion of electrical infrastructure.

In the 2025 financial year, Bosch Rexroth generated sales of around 6.5 billion euros. The company thus succeeded in maintaining its business at the previous year's level despite the persistently difficult environment. Order intake recorded significant growth.

In the past 2025 financial year, the Wago Group achieved an eight percent increase in turnover compared to the previous year. The company is also expanding its product portfolio and entering the smart home market.

The Bundeswehr has awarded a major contract in the field of unmanned weapons systems. Rheinmetall AG was awarded the contract for so-called loitering ammunition of the type FV-014.

Gedore presents the R39002020 VDE interchangeable blade set from the Gedore red product line - a 20-piece tool set for electrical work with insulated slim blades, ergonomic handles and a robust case for mobile use.

Dassault Systèmes and Neura Robotics combine virtual twin technologies and cognitive robotics to scale physical AI. The partnership combines virtual planning, AI training and real automation in a continuous end-to-end pipeline.

To mark Earth Day, Nagarro is calling for a rethink: sustainability should no longer be documented, but actively managed - with artificial intelligence as a central lever. Because AI brings light into the darkness of global supply chains.

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Sieb & Meyer AG is expanding its production space in Lüneburg by 1,800 m² in response to continued high demand in the wake of strong sales growth in the 2025 financial year and increasing investment in AI infrastructure.

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Siemens is launching 'Eigen Engineering Agent', an AI for automation technology. The solution is integrated into the TIA Portal, has been tested with over 100 companies and is designed to significantly accelerate engineering processes.

Infineon is participating in three European quantum pilot lines. The aim is to transfer research into industrial production more quickly. A total of six projects are to accelerate the development of quantum chips in Europe over the next seven years.

In the copyright dispute between Teradyne Robotics and Elite Robots Germany, the Hamburg Regional Court has issued an interim injunction. The distribution of the software and products concerned is prohibited, and there is also a comprehensive obligation to provide information.

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The Munich-based startup Linexa raises 2 million euros in pre-seed funding. The company structures manufacturer-independent control technology in factories and aims to create a basis for the use of AI in production.

Delta is showcasing at Hannover Messe how its AI-powered smart manufacturing, digital twin technologies and integrated energy infrastructure solutions are accelerating the transformation of industrial operations. At its press conference, the company demonstrated the seamless integration of its DIATwin systems based on Nvidia Omniverse in its own AI-driven smart production lines, where real production data is fed directly into digital models.

VDMA and Innovalia are jointly developing a data room portal for mechanical and plant engineering. It is intended to facilitate the secure exchange of data and accelerate the use of data-based applications in industry.