New roller conveyor cover from Hema
Hema brings speed to roller blinds: With the expansion of the product family for roller conveyor covers, the specialist for machine and equipment protection has improved travel speed by 30 percent.
Assa Abloy will be showcasing solutions for fire protection, escape routes and access control at FeuerTRUTZ 2026. The focus will be on door systems, locking systems, door closers and digital locking technology for commercial buildings.
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Humanoid robots working in factories has long been considered a vision of the future. Siemens, Nvidia and the British start-up Humanoid have now brought this moment a little closer - with a tangible practical test under real conditions.
How deep is Germany's chemical industry really in crisis in 2026? After a weak start to the year, burdened by the conflict in the Middle East, high energy costs and global competitive pressure, the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) paints a picture of an industry under constant stress.
With 'CheckMate', the University of Klagenfurt has developed an AI system that independently creates algorithms for complex combinatorics and optimization problems. The technology is designed to make industrial planning and logistics processes more efficient and outperform existing methods.
The acquisition of Nilfisk by Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions creates a broad-based provider of professional cleaning solutions.
The VDI conference "Machine Vision - From Inspection to Smart Revolution" on June 17-18, 2026 in Baden-Baden will provide a comprehensive practical insight into current applications of machine vision. One focus will be on the use of AI and the use of synthetically generated data to accelerate training processes.
A new benchmark from Fraunhofer IPA is intended to enable the first standardized and neutral analysis of humanoid robots for industrial use based on six key criteria.
Stratasys is acquiring MarkForged from Nano Dimension for USD 42.5 million, thereby expanding its portfolio in the field of fiber-reinforced composites. The acquisition also strengthens the company's software and materials expertise in industrial 3D printing.
Schaeffler reaches for the stars
Schaeffler enters the space industry together with US aerospace company Spire Global. Plans include satellite hardware, European supply chains and industrial manufacturing for New Space.
Carsten Koch has taken over the role of representative of the Siemens AG Mannheim branch. He succeeds Jürgen Britzius, who is taking early retirement after 37 years with the company.
Why stability is becoming a brand again
Rebranding at akf group: the Wuppertal-based bank will in future more clearly demonstrate its affiliation to the Vorwerk Group and position itself as a specialized financing partner for German SMEs.
10 years of data protection balance sheet
Ten years after the GDPR came into force, 71% of companies have largely implemented the requirements, according to Bitkom. At the same time, effort, legal uncertainty and complexity are increasing. Many companies see new problems, particularly when using AI.
Giving lightweight construction a profile
Pultrusion is developing from a niche process into a key process for lightweight construction and sustainable fiber composite structures. The Fraunhofer IWU shows applications from energy to mobility.
Gold and platinum are among the most technically important precious metals. They perform important functions in industrial processes, electronics and the jewelry industry.
The THI Campus and the Institute for Applied Sustainability (inas) are launching a new training course for sustainability managers.
Many industrial companies are struggling with established plant structures and proprietary interfaces. Stefan Klaus' presentation will show in a practical way how brownfield environments can be efficiently networked with open technologies and made fit for Industry 4.0.
Timo Göbel, Head of BMW Additive Manufacturing
The BMW Group's Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC) is setting the course for the next stage of industrialization. Under the leadership of Timo Göbel, additive manufacturing is being further integrated into all stages of the vehicle life cycle. In this interview, Göbel explains how the Campus is driving forward the scaling of the technology.
When heat slows down production
Infranorm is developing a cooling concept for industrial halls based on two-stage adiabatic cooling. According to the company, energy consumption can be reduced by up to 95 percent.
New sales and service unit in Gurugram
Yamaha Motor is opening a new Robotics Business Support Division in India to strengthen sales and service in the growing robotics market. The unit will support SMT systems and industrial robots, among other things, and will be complemented by a showroom that provides a hands-on experience of manufacturing applications.
