Special - KW Automotive introduces Sage ERP

The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is intended to accelerate European industry. Business associations fear additional bureaucracy instead of real acceleration and are calling for fewer regulations and more strategy.

Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg: The event is regarded as the central industry meeting place for embedded systems and combines an exhibition, specialist conference, award ceremony and young talent formats to provide an overview of current technologies, trends and discussions. A preview of the trade fair.

With embedded AI, artificial intelligence is moving from the cloud directly to where it is needed - to the devices at the edge of the network. This development is being driven by the following factors: Embedded hardware with low power consumption ensures cost and energy savings.

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Schaeffler generated revenue of EUR 23.5 billion in 2025 and increased EBIT before special items to EUR 936 million. At 266 million euros, free cash flow was significantly above the prior year and forecast. Net income remained negative due to high one-off expenses.

Is the embedded industry ready for the next technological leap? At embedded world 2026, experts will be discussing RISC V in cars, new cybersecurity regulations and the role of AI - in five high-caliber panels.

A research team from Heidelberg is developing a 3D-printed "connector" for photonic microchips. The solution promises a low-loss, standardized coupling of glass fibre and chip - and could fundamentally simplify the production of photonic integrated circuits.

At Hannover Messe 2026, Beckhoff will be demonstrating how artificial intelligence and conventional control technology can be combined to create a new system approach. In hall 27 at stand G56, it's about more than just new functions - it's about the question of how automation changes when Large Language Models (LLMs) have a direct influence on real motion sequences via standardized interfaces.

Over 500 exhibitors, a packed program with presentations, special areas and guided tours: all about automation in Friedrichshafen (10 + 11 March 2026) stands for industrial automation, robotics and digitalization - and for direct dialogue. Three halls, short distances, clear answers. A trade fair preview.

Bluhm Systeme will be presenting marking systems with labels, ink and lasers for industrial automation at all about automation in Friedrichshafen from March 10 to 11, 2026. Hall B2, Stand 112.

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Industry 4.0 places new demands on qualification and process understanding. An industry-oriented production simulation illustrates agile production and networked automation and enables complex processes to be analyzed and optimized in a practical manner.

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