At this year's Intec, the Zimmer Group is presenting four new products in the fields of handling and robot technology.

An independent jury of top-class experts from politics, business, research and the media nominated three companies for the Hermes Award 2025 from among the numerous submissions: Igus, Schaeffler and Siemens.

The EU Commission wants to get Europe's economy back on track for growth with the "Clean Industrial Deal" - and is focusing on green technologies, lower energy prices and less bureaucracy. But what exactly are these measures supposed to look like? An overview.

Index-Werke will be bringing the Index G220 turn-mill center and the Traub TNA400 universal lathe to Intec.

In addition to the proven range of tools, visitors to the Simtek stand will see an extended selection of 3D laser-cut chip form geometries, the versatile Simmill 9W milling tool system and newly developed, length-adjustable holders.

Ceratizit is showcasing tool solutions for efficient machining. Highlights include the S-Cut solid carbide milling cutter made from UpGrade carbide; this term covers products with a high degree of material circularity.

In laser material marking, manual handling of the parts to be processed means time-consuming loading and set-up times as well as strenuous work for the operator.

The Baumüller Group, which will be presenting its solutions at the VDMA central stand at the Hannover Messe, specializes in drives as the heart of all production systems.

Visitors to the Hannover Messe can experience how productivity can be increased with the help of digital, AI-supported services using the example of innovative automation concepts at Schunk. They are the key to efficient, resource-saving and future-proof production.

The Robotics Award 2025 was presented to the Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics at the Hannover Messe press preview on February 19. The award-winning project MARI AARS is an AI-controlled robotics platform for fast and code-free programming.

SEW-Eurodrive has acquired a 34% stake in BBH Products. BBH Products will continue to operate independently on the market in the future.

With this year's motto "Save our glaciers", the
UN is rightly drawing attention to the major changes on our planet that
have a direct impact on our planet's freshwater reserves.

The German metal industry is once again facing turbulence after the USA imposed new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. With 25% tariffs, German suppliers of steel and aluminum are facing higher financial hurdles in one of their most important export markets.

Heidrive will be presenting drive solutions for conveyor and warehouse technology at LogiMAT 2025. Sister company Allied Motion will also be represented on the stand.

In the challenging year 2024, companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany largely succeeded in retaining their core workforce.

'Freestyle Localize', 'Trailer Find' and 'Scanner Switch' are three new features of Sigmatek's real-time location software forcontour-based navigation 'SlamLoc'.

The automotive industry is in crisis. This is also making itself felt at supplier Continental and its plastics technology division Contitech. The company has announced several plant closures, affecting around 580 jobs.

Sensor+Test 2025 consolidates its position as the leading trade fair for sensor, measuring and testing technology. At a time when manufacturers in these sectors often remain in the background at major trade fairs, Sensor+Test offers a stage for their innovations and expertise.

Phoenix Contact is presenting its products and solutions for the challenges of the future at the Hannover Messe. This year, the family-owned company is focusing on three areas: direct current technology, efficiency in control cabinet construction and the digital factory.

The robotics industry is undergoing a major transformation. Over the past two years, artificial intelligence has changed our understanding of what technology can do: AI is an indispensable part of future business strategies. In 2025, the focus will shift from innovative concepts to concrete applications.