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German industry continues to lose ground: according to the Ifo survey, one in four companies reports declining competitiveness outside the EU - particularly in mechanical engineering. Even within Europe, there has been no turnaround.
read more...ek robotics has filed an application for the initiation of provisional insolvency proceedings under self-administration with the competent local court in Hamburg. The court has ordered provisional self-administration.
read more...The Lenze Group is realigning its management structure. On September 1, 2025, Bruno Krauss will take over the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Lenze Group. Together with Dr. Marc Wucherer, who has been Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since the beginning of the year, he will form the company's management team.
read more...Over the years, the topic of sustainability has always been a challenge for companies, as it has repeatedly moved into the organizational and political focus. Alongside periods of intense progress, there have also been times when industries have struggled to adapt to new regulations and regional differences. However, one thing has become clear: Sustainability is a driver of growth and profitability.
read more...Weidmüller is expanding its customer support with an AI-based chatbot. It assists customers with technical data and manual knowledge. The company is thus offering its customers more intuitive access to product applications and faster technical support.
read more...Industrie Informatik, a provider of software solutions for the manufacturing industry, says it is entering a phase of targeted internationalization with a newly formed management team and is focusing on a clear strategic direction.
read more...The Rhineland-Palatinate University of Technology Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is launching a Master's degree in Digital Process Engineering in the winter semester 2025/26. BASF is supporting the program with scholarships.
read more...European semiconductor industry united
Europe can only expand its technological leadership in the semiconductor industry through close cooperation - companies such as Merck, Siemens, Intel, Trumpf and Zeiss agree on this. In Darmstadt, they discussed Europe's importance for AI and microchip development and made clear demands on industry and politics.
read more...A personnel change is taking place at Bihl+Wiedemann: Bernhard Wiedemann, co-founder, Managing Director and Head of Development for many years, is retiring from the operational business after more than 30 years of successful work and starting a new chapter in his private life.
read more...In the run-up to EMO 2025, international technical trade journalists from 28 countries met with selected EMO exhibitors in Frankfurt am Main on July 10 and 11. In short pitches, the exhibitors presented their highlights that trade visitors can expect at the world's leading trade fair for production technology from September 22 to 26 in Hanover.
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