Accurately detecting people in an industrial environment is a particular challenge. But what exactly makes it so difficult to reliably recognize people?

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Meurer-etechnik from Großmaischeid is a new partner of the Rittal and Eplan Application Center. The company presents practical solutions for Industry 4.0, automation and digitalization in control and switchgear manufacturing.

At EMO, Andreas Mühlbauer spoke with Dr. Harald Neun, Executive Officer and Managing Director & Chief Sales & Service Officer EMEA North at DMG Mori, about the willingness to invest, the shortage of skilled workers, automation and international markets.

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The hydrogen flagship project "H2 Giga" shows how electrolysers can be mass-produced, digitally monitored and sustainably recycled in the future - a technical and economic step towards green hydrogen production and recyclability.

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Heads of federal states put pressure on Brussels: Eleven German federal states appeal to the EU to promote low-emission steel in the automotive industry more strongly. The German Steel Federation supports the initiative as an important lever for climate protection and industrial value creation.

The ABB Motion University in Mannheim has presented its training program for drive technology. The courses are designed to be practice-oriented so that participants can apply the knowledge they have acquired directly in the implementation, operation and maintenance of systems.

Industrial companies can increase their competitiveness by USD 11.28 million a year by modernizing closed automation systems. This is according to a recent Omdia study.

In modern production, craftsmanship and high-tech come together. Where once only human skill was required, today production lines are created that combine manual precision with digital intelligence.

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The VDMA reports a 4% increase in orders for the German mechanical and plant engineering sector in October 2025. Orders from non-euro countries in particular rose significantly, while domestic and euro orders remained stable. The details on the current order situation.

BDI Report 2025: German industry shrinks for the fourth year in a row. Decline in production, global risks and need for reform - BDI President Leibinger calls for investment, a reduction in bureaucracy and a turnaround in economic policy.

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Framo Morat presents the "speeroX gearing", a concept for high-ratio angular gears. The article explains the structure, functional principle, fields of application and material options of the technology.

On January 1, 2026, Heike Wulff will take over the Finance department on the Board of Management of Jungheinrich AG. She succeeds Dr. Volker Hues, who will step down from his position on December 31, 2025.

Researchers are developing a smart, compostable label that measures temperature and humidity and detects when limit values are exceeded.

Friction stir welding (FSW) is becoming increasingly important in e-mobility. In this interview, FSW experts Till Maier and Stefan Fröhlke from Kuka explain the background to the process and show how robots, process knowledge and training enable safe, energy-efficient and precise battery production.

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The shortage of skilled workers is increasing the pressure to automate. Conrad Electronic is responding with strategic partnerships, e-procurement integration and a wide range of products for Industry 4.0 applications. Michael Schlagenhaufer provides details.

With around 56,000 visitors and a clear increase on the previous year, SPS 2025 presented itself as a well-used platform for smart automation.

At SPS 2025, ifm will be demonstrating how the digitalization of the entire value chain can be implemented in practice. In an interview, Michael Marhofer, CEO of the ifm group of companies, explains which technologies are in focus, which industry trends are relevant and what challenges the automation industry will face in the coming years.

Steffen Winkler, Head of Sales at Bosch Rexroth, explains in an interview how the automation system "ctrlX Automation", AI functions and virtualization are changing the industry and which trends and challenges are shaping the sector.

The increasing importance of AI, autonomous automation and cybersecurity requirements are currently shaping many areas of industrial sensor technology. In this interview, Dr. Henning Grönzin, CTO of Leuze, explains the company's technological priorities, which trends will be most relevant for sensor and safety solutions in the coming years and how new regulatory requirements are challenging the entire industry.

In this interview, Richard Tontsch, Head of Marketing at Yaskawa Europe, explains why integrated automation platforms such as iCube Control are becoming increasingly important for the industry and which trends, challenges and framework conditions are shaping the automation sector.