Digitizing manual assembly
In modern production, craftsmanship and high-tech come together. Where once only human skill was required, today production lines are created that combine manual precision with digital intelligence.
read more...read more...German industry between crisis and opportunities for action
BDI Report 2025: German industry shrinks for the fourth year in a row. Decline in production, global risks and need for reform - BDI President Leibinger calls for investment, a reduction in bureaucracy and a turnaround in economic policy.
read more...Control platform for dynamic safety
Flexible and dynamic production environments place high demands on automation technology in terms of functional safety. At SPS, Phoenix Contact will be presenting approaches for functional safety in dynamic production areas - including systems for flexible protective fields and human-robot collaboration.
read more...Rheinmetall builds SAR satellites
Rheinmetall and Iceye produce satellites in Neuss
Rheinmetall will build satellites in the future: Rheinmetall and satellite specialist Iceye have founded Rheinmetall Iceye Space Solutions GmbH in Neuss for this purpose. The joint venture will focus on the construction of SAR satellites and will start operations in 2025.
read more...Modular solution for networked production
At SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, B&R Industrial Automation will be presenting a new drive solution for flexible and networked production processes. The system was developed for dynamic manufacturing environments and supports short product life cycles and variable batch sizes.
read more...KraussMaffei at the Formnext 2025
Modular robot cell for large-format 3D printing
At Formnext, KraussMaffei is presenting PowerPrint Flex, a modular, robot-assisted 3D printing solution for large-format components and molds. The system combines extrusion technology with flexible cell architecture.
read more...Motek gets off to a new start in 2026
Motek 2026 aims to show how practical automation can be implemented economically, efficiently and sustainably. With new formats, flexible participation options and cooperation with the Vision trade fair, the focus will be on knowledge transfer and industrial practice.
read more...Flexible in the cloud standard
Production control with SAP - from the cloud
From the cloud, SAP's MES offers numerous advantages and can be a driver for innovation. The fit-to-standard approach - and an experienced partner - help to make implementation in the standardized cloud environment as straightforward as possible.
read more...Solutions for networked production in metalworking
How can production data be used securely, efficiently and in real time - from the sensor to the cloud? The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT will be providing answers to these questions at EMO Hannover 2025.
read more...More sustainable production through active, digital CO2 control
More sustainable production goes hand in hand with a reduction inCO2 emissions. To achieve this as quickly as possible, the industry should not only balance emissions, but also manage them economically in real time. The tools for this: consistentCO2 budget management, analysis of emissions intensity and digital tools.
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