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The Bundeswehr has awarded a major contract in the field of unmanned weapons systems. Rheinmetall AG was awarded the contract for so-called loitering ammunition of the type FV-014.
read more...Infineon is participating in three European quantum pilot lines. The aim is to transfer research into industrial production more quickly. A total of six projects are to accelerate the development of quantum chips in Europe over the next seven years.
read more...In the copyright dispute between Teradyne Robotics and Elite Robots Germany, the Hamburg Regional Court has issued an interim injunction. The distribution of the software and products concerned is prohibited, and there is also a comprehensive obligation to provide information.
read more...German industry under pressure
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) believes that German industry remains under pressure and expects stagnation instead of growth. At the same time, the association is emphasizing the industry's innovative strength at the Hannover Messe.
read more...Beckhoff increased its global turnover by 6% to 1.24 billion euros in the 2025 financial year. The company invested 80 million euros in research and development and employs 5450 people worldwide.
read more...Electricity price subsidies decided
The EU Commission has approved the German industrial electricity price: Until the end of 2028, electricity costs for energy-intensive companies can be subsidized with 3.8 billion euros and capped at five cents per kilowatt hour. The VCI criticizes the relief effect as being too low.
read more...Sales increase by 10 percent in 2025
ifm group se increases its turnover by 10 percent to EUR 1.47 billion in 2025. Strong international business compensates for the weak German market.
read more...Reliability has become a rare commodity in recent years. As soon as things start to pick up, the next setback comes. It is striking how selectively we react to uncertainty. Scarce supply increases the price. We experience this in many places and usually accept it. In Germany, the mood is reliably measured by the price of petrol. If it rises, so does the political pulse - we now even have a task force.
read more...Jens Hunecke will become Chief Business Officer of the Interconnection division at Wago from May 2026. He brings with him many years of international experience in the electronics industry and will support the strategic development of the division.
read more...Generational change in mechanical engineering
Andreas Külschbach will take over the management of ASS Maschinenbau GmbH on April 1. The planned generational change is intended to ensure continuity, innovation and sustainable growth in the company.
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