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The electrical and digital industry has the greatest growth potential of all German industrial sectors. This is shown by a recent study by IW Consult and the BDI. In this context, the ZVEI is calling for better political framework conditions and is presenting an "Agenda for the industry of tomorrow". The focus is on automation, artificial intelligence, energy technology, microelectronics and defense.
read more...German Machine Tool Builders' Association...
The recovery of the machine tool industry has been postponed once again, predicts Dr. Markus Heering, Executive Director of the VDW. The association does not expect to return to a stable growth path until 2026.
read more...Fair Friend Group (FFG) has appointed Bernd Hilgarth as Managing Director and Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of MAG IAS with effect from August 1, 2025.
read more...Siemens continued its growth trajectory in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ending June 30, 2025). However, the Industrial Business recorded a decline of 7 percent.
read more...MPDV Mikrolab integrates the Felten Group. The Manufacturing Execution System from Felten has been transferred to 'Hydra X for Process' from MPDV and is marketed under this name.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The European automotive industry continues to invest heavily in production automation: With a total of 23,000 industrial robots installed, the industry has achieved its second-best result in the last five years. This is according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
read more...MVTec Software and Siemens have expanded their collaboration in the field of industrial image processing. Siemens has been an official member of the MVTec technology partner program since May 2025.
read more...The Lapp Group has acquired Cableforce Electronics with effect from June 1, 2025. By merging with the Chinese specialist for circular connectors, Lapp aims to strengthen its global market presence and production capacities for industrial connectors.
read more...From 2027, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will be mandatory in the EU for certain product groups. The VDMA is launching the "DPP for Machinery" initiative to support small and medium-sized companies in particular with implementation.
read more...Siemens continued its successful growth trajectory in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 and recorded significant increases in almost all key performance indicators. Against the backdrop of this business development, the Group confirms its outlook for fiscal year 2025.
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