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Mayr Antriebstechnik strengthens location and international logistics: Construction of a new hall in Mauerstetten - parallel expansion of the plant in Poland as a logistics hub.

KraussMaffei will start with a new management structure from January 2026: Alex Li will become CEO, Chi Zhang will return as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Michael Hofmann will take over as CFO. All details on the management changes.

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ifo Institute presents new findings on AI use in the workplace: Only 20 percent of employees use AI regularly on the job. The use is often self-initiated, while company-introduced AI is associated with higher usage and productivity gains.

Ralph Lehleuter (Mafu Group) takes over as Chairman of the VDMA Automated Solutions Division. Focus on AI, innovation, competitiveness and defense.

A pneumatically operated, self-locking ball support pin enables seamless integration into robot and handling systems.

DEKRA has opened its first training center for machine and equipment safety in Brilon. Here, the company's own employees are qualified to test work and operating equipment in accordance with the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health.

At SPS, conplement and R. STAHL will present how the digital twin works end-to-end along the entire value chain: from creation and provision to productive use.

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In the VisionAdapt transfer project, scientists are researching how camera systems and machine learning can make machining production more efficient, safer and more autonomous. The aim is to automatically detect critical chips and adapt machining processes in real time - without human intervention and with greater process reliability.

The INDUSTRIAL Production team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a successful and healthy 2026.

A new replaceable head drill from Walter can reduce machining time in series production thanks to its patented interface and screwless design.

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