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More than a third (37%) of companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector rate their current situation as poor or very poor. This is the result of the VDMA's latest economic survey, in which 938 member companies took part in September.
read more...Talent management in the manufacturing...
There is a lack of qualified personnel in large parts of the economy, and the shortage of skilled workers is now one of the biggest business risks for companies. The reasons for this can also be found in the manufacturing companies themselves, as personnel development only played a subordinate role here for a long time, if at all.
read more...Arnold expands the management team
July 1, 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of Prof. Dr. h. c. Reinhold Würth's decision to take over the screw production of the L&C Arnold Group at the Forchtenberg-Ernsbach site and integrate it into the Würth Group.
read more...World Robotics data from the IFR
The manufacturing industry in the United States is investing more heavily in automation: the number of installations rose to a total of 44,303 units in 2023 - an increase of 12% compared to the previous year.
read more...Survey on economic development
Last week, we asked the readers of INDUSTRIAL Production how they would assess economic development in 2024 in light of the difficult political, social and economic circumstances for their company and their industry. The result is mixed, but with a clear trend.
read more...100 years of August Steinmeyer
The production of ball screws requires extensive know-how and many years of experience. August Steinmeyer has specialized in the development and production of complex drive components and offers them individually tailored to a wide range of industries and applications: From tool and special machine construction to medical technology and aerospace. The company is 100 years old this year.
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