09:59
Schaeffler announces job cuts
The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has announced "structural measures in Europe". This includes the reduction of 4,700 jobs, around 2,800 at ten locations in Germany.
Blechexpo 2015
08:31
Securing software supply chains
With Omnect, Conplement Nuremberg offers a solution for the increasing requirements in the area of software supply chains.
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06:28
Maintenance 2025 year also in Bavaria
Where and when does the industrial maintenance sector meet? Always in February in Dortmund. That's when the leading trade fair for maintenance takes place. Industry experts in the southern half of Germany and in Austria can benefit from a shorter journey next year. In the fall of 2025, the maintenance team will also be hosting a trade fair in Munich for the first time.
15:30
Roll up your sleeves!
The last trade fair highlight of the year will be SPS in Nuremberg from November 12 to 14. This is where the international automation industry, users and interested parties meet to present, test and discuss the latest automation, digitalization and smart factory products.
13:43
Store floor digitization from the perspective of tools
1,350 NC programs with tool setup lists, 4,600 complete tools and 3,200 individual components for around 22,500 items - all stored in one database: The contract manufacturer Armbruster is networking its production IT with a modern tool lifecycle management system in record time, thus securing growth opportunities.
13:29
Workwear with job-specific features
The right pants for the job
In companies, trousers are often the subject of heated debate when purchasing workwear. Cut, fit, pocket arrangement, comfort, weight - trousers for everyday work must fit and be equipped with functional details, and the quality must be right.
13:16
Incoming orders in mechanical engineering
Weak domestic market and special effects abroad
In September, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector fell short of the previous year's level by 4% in real terms.
10:04
Simulation and industrial software
Billion-euro deal: Siemens takes over Altair
Siemens wants to strengthen its software business with a billion-dollar takeover. The Munich-based company intends to take over the US company Altair Engineering for around 10 billion US dollars (around 9.2 billion euros), as Siemens announced.
06:10
AI integration and cyber security
Eurotech, an edge AI and IIoT company, and its subsidiary InoNet Computer, a German manufacturer of customized industrial PCs, will be presenting their extensive hardware and software portfolio at SPS.
16:42
Products of the year 2025: Apply this week!
The competition for the INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the Year has entered the next round. This year, our readers can vote in eight categories. We are also awarding a special prize. Another novelty: We are waiving the nomination fee!
