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To mark Earth Day, Nagarro is calling for a rethink: sustainability should no longer be documented, but actively managed - with artificial intelligence as a central lever. Because AI brings light into the darkness of global supply chains.
read more...The World Economic Forum has recognized the Siemens plant in Nanjing as a Lighthouse Factory. The factory was recognized for its AI-supported, fully digitalized production and significant improvements in productivity, quality and sustainability.
read more...The Spanish foundry Funosa is modernizing its equipment fleet with an RDGE 1250 wire belt continuous shot blasting machine from Rösler. Focus: sand removal from heavy iron castings, energy efficiency, ease of maintenance and ESG strategy.
read more...Maintenance instead of replacement
Sustainability in industry starts with machines, says our guest author from Deguma: How maintenance, modernization and the 5R strategy save resources, energy and CO₂.
read more...Alpla can look back on a successful financial year 2025 despite the difficult global economic situation. With revenue of 5.2 billion euros, the packaging and recycling specialist remains on course for growth.
read more...Interview with Prof. Dr. Vanessa Just
Artificial intelligence is changing the economy and society: but how sustainable is the AI boom really? In this interview, Prof. Dr. Vanessa Just talks about sustainable digitalization, responsible technologies and the role of the next generation in shaping AI systems.
read more...Siemens Sustainability Report 2025
Siemens reports on significant progress within its DEGREE framework in its latest sustainability report. The company has made strong progress in decarbonization, resource efficiency and social responsibility.
read more...Batteries and electric motors are electromobility components that contain valuable raw materials. The "Zirkel-Konsortium" has set itself the task of developing technologies to feed these raw materials into a circular economy. One key to an efficient recycling process is the automated dismantling of the components.
read more...Used abrasives are often disposed of as residual waste. Norton now offers a sustainable and economical recycling service for vitrified bonded abrasives.
read more...A new pilot plant at Evonik's Essen site is being operated with Schneider Electric's open automation solution to optimize additives for plastics recycling. The collaboration aims to use data analytics, improve scalability and support circular practices.
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