
What companies can expect
The year 2022 was characterized by supply bottlenecks, geopolitical uncertainties, fears of recession and increasing ransomware attacks. These developments continue to cause companies problems.

After the game is before the game. By the time you hold this magazine in your hands, 2022 will almost be over. INDUSTRIAL-Production editor-in-chief Daniel Schilling with three trends that have emerged this year and will shape the industry in 2023.

According to the ifo Institute, the mood in the German economy has deteriorated. Rising energy prices and the threat of gas shortages continue to worry the German economy. Export expectations have also deteriorated.

Commenting on the current sanctions in the context of the war in Ukraine, VDMA Managing Director Thilo Brodtmann says: "First and foremost, we are concerned about the well-being of the people in Ukraine. This also results in the challenge of contributing to an end to the violence with effective and consistent sanctions.

The sales value of professional service robots has risen by 32% to USD 11.2 billion worldwide (2018-2019). In the current year, the market is receiving further impetus from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compressed air technology service
With the partnership with Oltrogge Bielefeld, Atlas Copco has brought a powerful partner for compressed air technology on board and is thus consistently implementing its growth strategy for service and sales of compressed air technology.

The 2018 International Hardware Fair in Cologne closed its doors after four successful days. With a total of 2,770 suppliers from 58 countries and over 47,000 trade visitors (up 9 percent) from 143 countries, the event recorded significant growth on the visitor side.