SPS 2025 with strong visitor response
With around 56,000 visitors and a clear increase on the previous year, SPS 2025 presented itself as a well-used platform for smart automation.
read more...read more...Interview with Franco Polo from Wago on cyber security and virtualization
Franco Polo, Vice President System Sales Germany at Wago, explains in an interview with Industrial Production which technologies the company is currently driving forward - also with regard to the upcoming PLC -, which trends are shaping the industry and which challenges will be particularly relevant in the coming years.
read more...ESTIA aims to strengthen Europe's cloud
New tech alliance for EU sovereignty
Twelve companies, including Dassault Systèmes, are founding the European Sovereign Tech Industry Alliance (ESTIA). The initiative aims to strengthen Europe's technological independence and define requirements for sovereign cloud services. The start is 2026.
read more...Ongoing economic crisis weighs on industry
Industry loses more than 120,000 jobs in total
According to today's announcement by the Federal Statistical Office, German industry is losing over 120,000 jobs. The automotive industry has been hit particularly hard, but mechanical engineering, chemicals and metals are also recording significant declines. An overview of figures, classification and demands on industrial policy.
read more...German machine tool industry: incoming orders fall in the third quarter
In the third quarter of 2025, incoming orders in the German machine tool industry fell by 5%. Domestic demand in particular fell sharply, while foreign orders remained stable. Dr. Markus Heering from the VDW explains the current trends and regional developments.
read more...Industrial compressed air technology
Aerzen acquires ACI
Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH (Aerzen) is strengthening its market position in industrial compressed air technology: With the acquisition of Air Center International GmbH (ACI), the company now offers compressors from 2.5 to 40 bar, including oil-free and oil-injected solutions, for numerous industries worldwide for the first time.
read more...Konstantin Ebert to succeed Thomas Olemotz
The Supervisory Board of Bechtle AG has appointed Konstantin Ebert as CEO designate. He is to take over the position from Dr. Thomas Olemotz, whose contract expires at the end of 2026.
read more...How well do machine manufacturers know their own business figures?
Many mechanical engineering companies do not know their exact business figures. AI-supported controlling tools create transparency, provide real-time data and support data-based decisions - especially for small and medium-sized companies in times of crisis.
read more...VDMA Robotics and Automation Association
Kuka CEO Michael Jürgens takes over Management Board mandate
Kuka CEO Dr. Michael Jürgens has been appointed to the board of the VDMA Robotics and Automation Association. He wants to drive AI and automation forward.
read more...Endress+Hauser expands site in Waldheim
Endress+Hauser has opened a new development and production building in Waldheim. With around 18,000 m² of space, there is more room for pH glass sensors, laboratories, logistics and development.
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