Batteries and electric motors are electromobility components that contain valuable raw materials. The "Zirkel-Konsortium" has set itself the task of developing technologies to feed these raw materials into a circular economy. One key to an efficient recycling process is the automated dismantling of the components.
The application phase for the INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the Year has reached the finish line. In 2026, we are once again looking for real highlights from the industry in six categories and will also be awarding a special prize again. You have until Sunday, November 2 to submit your product.
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TGW Logistics' order intake rose by 55 percent, exceeding the 1.5 billion euro mark for the first time in the company's history. Turnover rose slightly to 1.07 billion euros in the 2024/25 financial year.
As a full-liner in the additive manufacturing of metallic components, DMG Mori will be demonstrating how these processes can be further optimized at the upcoming Formnext from 18 to 21 November 2025 in Frankfurt.
Leuze SmartID-Edge controls a network of identification systems and sensors for track-and-trace requirements in production and in the supply chain. Secure communication between 1D scanners or 2D camera systems takes place at edge level using OPC UA and full integration of the AutoID Companion Specification.
Industrial robots are central elements of digital and networked production. It is therefore important that robots can communicate smoothly with each other and with other systems, regardless of the manufacturer. The VDMA OPC Robotics Initiative has now taken a significant step in this direction.
Flexible in the cloud standard
From the cloud, SAP's MES offers numerous advantages and can be a driver for innovation. The fit-to-standard approach - and an experienced partner - help to make implementation in the standardized cloud environment as straightforward as possible.
Developing drone defense solutions: Rohde & Schwarz and Trumpf have announced a strategic partnership. The combination of Rohde & Schwarz's radar and electromagnetics expertise with Trumpf's high-energy laser technology and beam guidance expertise will detect, track and neutralize drones.
According to preliminary calculations, the Lapp Group generated revenue of over EUR 1.9 billion in the 2025 financial year (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025) (2024 financial year: EUR 1.8 billion), thus continuing its revenue level of 2023 despite challenges in the domestic market.
The A+A 2025 trade fair will present the latest trends, innovations and practical solutions for occupational safety, health, ergonomics and safety in the workplace from November 4 to 7 in Düsseldorf.
Production of high-voltage batteries
High-voltage batteries for electric cars are produced at the BMW plant in Leipzig. SEW-Eurodrive supplies proven and new drive solutions from the Movi-C modular system for all process steps - from cell preparation to end-of-line testing.
Basler, supplier of image processing components for computer vision solutions, has acquired 76% of the Indian sales partner Alpha TechSys Automation.
Conditions in the steel industry are harsh and inhospitable. The machines used must be able to withstand the demanding environmental conditions in order to deliver the best quality at all times.
At EMO Hannover 2025, the VDW Research Institute will be honoring projects for increasing the efficiency of forging hammers and safe protective devices for grinding machines. Practical research for Industry 4.0, occupational safety and automation
50 years of pattern recognition at FAU
50 years ago, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) established the first German Chair of Pattern Recognition. In doing so, it laid the foundation for a discipline that is now one of the central pillars of artificial intelligence.
Automated guided vehicles are one of the key technologies in the automation of logistics and industrial plants. The efficiency and resilience of the overall system in which they are integrated depend on their fault-tolerant, reliable operation with high availability.
A new Dynatrace study shows: German companies are increasingly relying on AI, but trust in automated decisions is limited. 69% of AI-based decisions are still reviewed by humans. Safety and efficiency are considered the most important goals when using AI.
When the code writes the code: At contract manufacturer FWM, single-part production runs almost without personnel. Specially developed software automatically generates the programming code, while a robot system from Hermle handles the parts and the application places the workpieces on the machine. A glimpse into the future of machining.
Used abrasives are often disposed of as residual waste. Norton now offers a sustainable and economical recycling service for vitrified bonded abrasives.
The Federal Cabinet adopted the microelectronics strategy today. Germany wants to become a leader in microelectronics. The Federal Government's new strategy: bundling topics such as research, skilled workers and production in order to strengthen chip design, supply chains and technological sovereignty.
