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Data management, AI and organizational...
The use of artificial intelligence in the factory promises productivity gains and can also contribute to employee satisfaction. The prerequisites are a good data basis and close cooperation between IT and specialist departments.
read more...An analysis by Facturee shows what buyers and engineers use AI agents for in procurement: primarily for quick feasibility and capacity checks before requesting a quote.
read more...Trend Micro warns in a new study of the increasing professionalization of AI-supported cybercrime. Deepfakes, fraud and malware are gaining in importance.
read more...A study by the IBM Institute for Business Value shows: Managers in Germany and Switzerland expect artificial intelligence to provide a significant boost to sales and productivity by 2030. At the same time, there are uncertainties regarding integration and strategic implementation.
read more...The global market value of installed industrial robots reaches 16.7 billion US dollars - a new high. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) analyzes five technological and structural trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2026.
read more...ifo study on AI in the workplace
ifo Institute presents new findings on AI use in the workplace: Only 20 percent of employees use AI regularly on the job. The use is often self-initiated, while company-introduced AI is associated with higher usage and productivity gains.
read more...Digital twin meets product passport
At SPS, conplement and R. STAHL will present how the digital twin works end-to-end along the entire value chain: from creation and provision to productive use.
read more...ZDIN: VisionAdapt transfer project
In the VisionAdapt transfer project, scientists are researching how camera systems and machine learning can make machining production more efficient, safer and more autonomous. The aim is to automatically detect critical chips and adapt machining processes in real time - without human intervention and with greater process reliability.
read more...AI is becoming increasingly important in mechanical and plant engineering. A VDMA survey shows fields of application, measurable effects and challenges for processes, products and business models.
read more...Review of the EMO Hannover 2025
Almost three months after EMO Hannover 2025, we take a look at the most important innovations: smart machine tools, AI-supported assistance systems, additive manufacturing and sustainable production solutions for the industry of the future.
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