ek robotics has filed an application for the initiation of provisional insolvency proceedings under self-administration with the competent local court in Hamburg. The court has ordered provisional self-administration.
The Lenze Group is realigning its management structure. On September 1, 2025, Bruno Krauss will take over the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Lenze Group. Together with Dr. Marc Wucherer, who has been Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since the beginning of the year, he will form the company's management team.
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What sounds strange at first has an important background. The two robots 'Cimon' from the German Space Agency at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and 'Int-Ball2' from the Japanese space agency JAXA on board the International Space Station ISS communicated with each other for the first time in the ICHIBAN experiment. ICHIBAN is Japanese and stands for the first, i.e. the first experiment of its kind in space.
Over the years, the topic of sustainability has always been a challenge for companies, as it has repeatedly moved into the organizational and political focus. Alongside periods of intense progress, there have also been times when industries have struggled to adapt to new regulations and regional differences. However, one thing has become clear: Sustainability is a driver of growth and profitability.
In addition to pressure and current value output via the display, the digital pressure gauge of the Keller LEO3 series also offers the additional function of reading out pressure values via the RS485 interface.
Hasco hot runner is advancing digital networking in mold making: The proven RFID chip A5910/... is now integrated into a high-quality, printed aluminum plate and complements the hot runner systems in the form of the H1400/... nameplate as a helper.
The LPS and the RIF Institute for Research and Transfer are developing an automated conveyor concept for the series production of electrolysers. The modular system uses AMRs that communicate with each other and utilize the existing building infrastructure. The concept shows how automated transport solutions support the scalability of electrolyser production.
The IO-Link community has published a new Security Deployment Guideline. This is intended to help users evaluate and implement security measures for the use of IO-Link technology.
Lenord+Bauer can look back on 60 years of company history: From a supplier of counters and bottle testing machines for industry in the Ruhr region, the company has developed into a global specialist for motion sensors and integrated drive technology.
With a ground-breaking ceremony, Werma has given the official go-ahead for the next major factory expansion in the Dillgarten Ost industrial estate. The new building marks the most comprehensive investment in the Rietheim-Weilheim site to date.
At the Formula Student Electric (FSE), the RSP25 has already been able to prove what it is capable of in initial tests. Rennschmiede Pforzheim has christened its new racing car "Rosequartz" - named after the healing stone of lovers, which is said to awaken longings and desires. For the students, this is clearly the dream of victory. This year, Stöber once again supported the further development of its predecessor as a platinum sponsor.
A family business in the baking industry decided to modernize a robot cell for palletizing after 30 years of operation. The retrofit was carried out with a Kuka robot and was a sensible alternative to a new purchase.
Identifying quality defects at an early stage, rectifying them efficiently and avoiding them in the long term - this is a challenge for many companies. A lack of transparency, inefficient processes and a high level of manual effort make it difficult to process complaints. ConSense, developer of software solutions for quality management systems (QMS) and integrated management systems (IMS), offers ConSense Forms, a digital solution that optimizes the complaints process.
MPDV Mikrolab integrates the Felten Group. The Manufacturing Execution System from Felten has been transferred to 'Hydra X for Process' from MPDV and is marketed under this name.
An international company in the plastics industry is automating its intralogistics at its German site with a solution from ek robotics. A specially developed vehicle model from the Out Move series, an outdoor AGV, is being used.
Ammonia is becoming increasingly important as a hydrogen storage medium for the energy transition. Fraunhofer IMM is developing a compact cracking technology for decentralized hydrogen recovery.
With four robots and a live link to the International Space Station (ISS), the 'terrestrial Mars' of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen was unusually busy. On July 24, 2025, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim on board the ISS was in command of the intelligent robot team on the ground, which helped him to safely explore the 'Martian landscape' and collect samples.
Christoph Kull, President Business Applications at Proalpha, shows in his commentary why Agentic AI (autonomous AI) must not remain a playground, especially for SMEs and production, and which factors are crucial for bringing technology, organization and culture together in such a way that AI really makes an impact in your own company.
