IT/OT security developers present solutions for current and future threats at the Hannover Messe.

Economies around the world are investing heavily in robotics to promote industrial innovation and social progress. The "World Robotics R&D Programs 2025" shows: Asia, Europe and America are pursuing different strategies.

Spain is this year's partner country of Formnext. The country not only has a very dynamic and rapidly growing AM industry, but also acts as a bridge between Europe and Latin America due to its geographical location.

The Fraunhofer CCIT has set itself the task of pooling the expertise of several institutes in order to develop complex cognitive Internet technologies for the economy.

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Large corporations and the tech industry are joining forces: both sides have joined forces in an initiative to give artificial intelligence a boost in Europe.

LogiMat will once again occupy all ten halls of the Stuttgart exhibition center. From March 11 to 13, global players, medium-sized companies and start-ups will provide an overview of the latest products and innovations in the intralogistics sector and offer solutions to today's challenges.

Assa Abloy has revised its complete range of solid leaf locks for timber and sheet steel doors. The new "Solution Locks" lock line offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for use in numerous door systems.

A new addition to the Stöber range is the SB6 stand-alone device, which is suitable for applications with up to four axes and is characterized by its high control performance.

Fixing components with complex contours securely on machine tables can be a challenge even for experts in the machining sector.

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A US engineering office has realized a handwriting robot with maintenance-free linear and thread technology from igus.

The Harting Technology Group is expanding its Executive Board to include the Sales & Marketing division, for which Mr. Jon DeSouza will be responsible from March 1, 2025.

With the MDR series, Jakob Antriebstechnik presents a universally applicable power clamping nut with a side-mounted hexagon socket and through-hole thread.

The German automotive industry is in crisis: the Ifo Institute's business climate index fell to a new low in January, burdened by Chinese competition, US tariff threats and difficult market conditions. Experts are warning of a serious threat to competitiveness.

At the end of the year, orders for large-scale systems provided a positive surprise in the order books of the mechanical and plant engineering sector. However, the overall result was disappointing - in real terms, orders in 2024 were down 8% on the previous year.

The Hannover Messe starts on March 31, 2025. With more than 4,000 exhibitors from all over the world, it is a platform for pioneering solutions for industrial production. Drive and fluid technology will play a special role this year.

The Lapp Group has not been spared from the weakening global economy. However, the company only recorded a slight loss in the past 2024 financial year.

The EU's AI Act is the world's first cross-national piece of legislation on the use of artificial intelligence. After a transitional phase, a number of rules are now being tightened up.

Electronic components are very sensitive, which is why ESD protection is extremely important when working with these components. Specially equipped workstations can help to prevent damage and therefore increased costs.

In our reader survey, we examined the impact of Trump's presidency on international trade and business strategies. Most respondents fear trade difficulties, tensions in transatlantic relations and political uncertainty. Many companies are focusing on strengthening their existing markets.

Germany's electrical and digital manufacturers are facing another difficult year. The industry association is calling for a package of reforms. The new federal government must deliver from day one.

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