Trend Micro warns in a new study of the increasing professionalization of AI-supported cybercrime. Deepfakes, fraud and malware are gaining in importance.

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Dassault Systèmes and Nvidia have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to build a common industrial architecture for mission-critical Artificial Intelligence across industries.

With the acquisition of Achat Engineering, Schunk Electronic Solutions is expanding its portfolio to include board handling and AOI classification systems and will offer customers an integrated portfolio for the implementation of scalable, digitally networked production systems in electronics manufacturing.

Amandus Kahl celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026. The article highlights the company's development from a Hamburg-based craft business to an internationally active manufacturer of machines, process technology and complete production systems for numerous industries.

Lantek and Machitech are cooperating to combine cutting machines with software solutions. The aim is to achieve more efficient processing of metal, steel profiles and pipes in industrial applications.

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Delta is launching the maritime energy transition in collaboration with MODEC and Eld Energy: First Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) on FPSOs to reach pilot operation by 2027.

The ifo Institute is revising its economic forecast downwards: It expects growth of just 0.1% in 2025 and 0.8% in 2026. The reasons for this are structural change, bureaucracy and US tariffs.

The Zimmer Group is expanding its portfolio within the GPP5000AL and GPD5000AL gripper series. The new GPP5025AL size for 2-jaw parallel grippers and the new GPD5016AL three-jaw centric gripper close existing gaps in the size range and give users additional flexibility when designing pneumatic gripping solutions.

German companies fear competitive disadvantages due to the national Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). 17 business associations are calling for the law to be suspended and for the national scope of application to be adapted to the EU CSDDD Directive in order to significantly reduce the burden on companies.

The current ranking by materialfluss, the sister medium of Industrial Production, offers a compact yet in-depth insight into developments in the intralogistics sector.

Diamant Polymer GmbH is taking over the product business of SKC Gleittechnik GmbH. All products will remain unchanged, while production, sales and customer service will be transferred to new hands.

At the press conference of the VDMA Precision Tools Association, the precision tools industry presents the annual balance sheet for 2025: production decline, export development, shortage of raw materials and outlook for 2026.

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On European Data Protection Day 2026, Christian Kubik, Manager Field Advisory Services Team EMEA at Commvault, explains why digital identities are at the heart of data protection. He shows how companies can prevent cyberattacks, secure data and restore it quickly in the event of an emergency - for greater security and trust.

Ziehl-Abegg SE achieves sales of over one billion euros for the first time. A record year between growth, headwinds and strategy.

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The tightening of the F-Gas Regulation is forcing companies to rethink. Deadlines are approaching and the question of the right refrigerant strategy is pressing. What at first glance appears to be a regulatory burden can also be a strategic opportunity. The case study shows how natural refrigerants reduce costs and create long-term investment security.

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Sentiment in the German export industry brightens slightly: Ifo export expectations rise to -1.2 points in January 2026. The automotive and electrical industries in particular expect exports to grow.

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Helukabel is expanding its range of 'Heluchain' cables for highly dynamic use in energy supply chains to include the 'Heluchain Topserv 201-PVC UL/CSA' and 'Heluchain Topserv 211-PUR UL/CSA' servo cables, which are particularly suitable for gliding applications with long travel distances, for example in handling or gantry systems.

Sustainability in industry starts with machines, says our guest author from Deguma: How maintenance, modernization and the 5R strategy save resources, energy and CO₂.

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dm-drogerie markt is expanding its logistics site in Wustermark. Together with TGW Logistics, a highly automated distribution center for small parts and cosmetics will be built by 2029, in which 70 mobile robots will ensure efficient processes.

A recent ISF study examines what is slowing down change in German industrial companies. According to the results of the study, the causes of innovation bottlenecks often lie in internal structures and a lack of strategic orientation.