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Yaskawa, a Japanese manufacturer in the fields of automation and drive technology, made new appointments to the management of its European headquarters at the beginning of the financial year.
read more...With effect from September 1, 2026, Demir Imeroski will take over the management of the Hamburg branch of Assa Abloy Sicherheitstechnik in addition to his role as Head of Client Operations. He succeeds Klaus Germer, who is taking his well-deserved retirement.
read more...A third of tech start-ups in Germany report an improved business situation, almost as many report a deterioration. Nine % expect a possible insolvency within a year. Only half would start up again in Germany.
read more...Business figures 1st quarter 2026
Siemens makes a strong start to fiscal year 2026 and raises its forecast after a successful first quarter. The technology group recorded a significant increase in order intake and revenue, while industrial earnings grew at a double-digit rate. Siemens also set a new record with an order backlog of 120 billion euros.
read more...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...Klaus Conrad, long-time head of Conrad Electronic, will be 90 years old on February 27, 2026. He began his career at the company in 1954 at the age of 18 and took over the management around 20 years later.
read more...Dassault Systèmes and Nvidia have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to build a common industrial architecture for mission-critical Artificial Intelligence across industries.
read more...With the acquisition of Achat Engineering, Schunk Electronic Solutions is expanding its portfolio to include board handling and AOI classification systems and will offer customers an integrated portfolio for the implementation of scalable, digitally networked production systems in electronics manufacturing.
read more...When two sliding surfaces meet
Diamant Polymer GmbH is taking over the product business of SKC Gleittechnik GmbH. All products will remain unchanged, while production, sales and customer service will be transferred to new hands.
read more...Semiconductors and industrial robots
Yamaha Robotics bundles its European office with its subsidiary YME to expand semiconductor back-end processes (SEMI), SMT and FA solutions in Europe and to strengthen sales and services.
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