
Encouraging first quarter in mechanical engineering
The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an overall increase in orders of 4% - the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with an increase in orders of 4%.
If many different workpieces are to be processed on one machine, changeover times play an important role.

Electropneumatic controller series
From tension control in coil winding machines and tension control in printing, film and cardboard processing machines to pressure filling in leak testers: electropneumatic regulators are the first choice if the air pressure is to be controlled continuously depending on electrical signals.

The demand for compact motor controllers with safety extra-low voltage requirements is increasing. Inverters for extra-low voltage motors are particularly in demand in the field of robotics and mobile devices, but also increasingly for stationary operation.

Thanks to a well thought-out modular concept, powerful and robust power boards can be used in a wide range of applications with plug-in control boards.

As a modern procurement platform, Conrad supports automation with services, suitable hardware and expertise.

The trends in automation are productivity, sustainability and connectivity. Baumüller is launching new products on the market that address these trends, including new tools for smart energy monitoring, condition monitoring in the drive and new mechanical models for drive simulation.
At this year's Motek, ANT Antriebstechnik will be presenting a particularly fast way to implement fully automated handling systems. The focus is on the new Smart Function Kit from Bosch Rexroth.

Kasto is promising a world first for its trade fair appearance in Hanover. The sawing and storage technology specialist will be presenting a fully automated system for pre-processing at EMO. The unmanned concept enables 24/7 operation.

With the TLE988x and TLE989x product families, Infineon Technologies is expanding its extensive portfolio of MOTIX MCU embedded power ICs.

Omron is launching the 'NX502' CPU automation controllers of the NX series at the same time as the 'NX-EIP201' Ethernet/IP devices.