The Supervisory Board of Bechtle AG has appointed Konstantin Ebert as CEO designate. He is to take over the position from Dr. Thomas Olemotz, whose contract expires at the end of 2026.

HWR Spanntechnik presents a hydraulically actuated 4-jaw chuck for automated workpiece changing. The clamping device is designed to enable short set-up times, precise clamping and high productivity in automation.

Many mechanical engineering companies do not know their exact business figures. AI-supported controlling tools create transparency, provide real-time data and support data-based decisions - especially for small and medium-sized companies in times of crisis.

At SPS 2025, Moxa Europe will be showcasing its innovations in industrial communication: EtherCAT junctions and gateways and, for the first time, Ethernet APL switches for flexible and secure OT networks.

54,000 storage spaces for mountain sports clothing and equipment in seven aisles: With its high-bay warehouse and downstream logistics, which went into operation in 2022, Bergzeit has been supplying its customers even faster and more sustainably ever since. The new shuttle warehouse is equipped with regenerative drive technology from SEW-Eurodrive.

At SPS, Pilz will be presenting solutions that combine safety and security in production. The focus is on the digital Myzel Lifecycle Platform, a SaaS offering for the management of machinery and personnel over the entire lifecycle.

With the RSL 200, Leuze is exhibiting the smallest safety laser scanner on the market at the SPS, which safeguards machines, automated guided vehicles and robots.

At SPS, ebm-Papst will be presenting innovative and energy-efficient fans for ventilation and air-conditioning technology, especially for control cabinet and electronics cooling.

The plastics industry is calling for digital solutions to make machines more intelligent and better networked. An innovative drive concept supports the step into the digital future.

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The Industry 4.0 initiative SEF Smart Electronic Factory e.V. confirms Gerd Ohl, Prof. Dr. Gerrit Sames and Ulrike Peter on the Board of Directors. Uwe Jörk was newly appointed. Focus: practical digitalization, use of AI and automation for SMEs.

At SPS 2025, Rosenberger will be showcasing a broad portfolio of connectors and system solutions for reliable data and power transmission in automated production environments.

Rheinmetall will build satellites in the future: Rheinmetall and satellite specialist Iceye have founded Rheinmetall Iceye Space Solutions GmbH in Neuss for this purpose. The joint venture will focus on the construction of SAR satellites and will start operations in 2025.

At SPS, Conrad Electronic and its partners such as Tektronix and Festo will be showcasing innovations for the automation industry. The Conrad Sourcing Platform offers over 10 million product offers and enables the efficient procurement of technical components via the webshop or e-procurement connection.

At SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, B&R Industrial Automation will be presenting a new drive solution for flexible and networked production processes. The system was developed for dynamic manufacturing environments and supports short product life cycles and variable batch sizes.

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From 25 to 27 November 2025, Nuremberg will once again become the center of industrial automation. At SPS - Smart Production Solutions - companies will show how digital technologies and AI are shaping the factory of the future.

Tight bending radii, vibrations and aggressive environments put a strain on cables in energy supply systems. Helukabel presents specially designed drag chain cables that ensure long-term reliability, reduce downtimes and protect machine processes in highly automated production environments.

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To ensure a reliable supply of spare parts even after decades, Alstom is relying on a new production process. With WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), components for rail vehicles can be manufactured flexibly, in a resource-saving manner and at short notice if required.

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Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology print solar cells with nine percent efficiency and high durability. The DFG research group "Popular" is now investigating the ageing of the cells across universities.

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Kuka CEO Dr. Michael Jürgens has been appointed to the board of the VDMA Robotics and Automation Association. He wants to drive AI and automation forward.

MAPAL presents standardized chip breaker geometries for unalloyed, alloyed and stainless steels. Optimum chip formation, higher process stability and reduced tool life in machining.

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