In a six-part series, SCOPE will be accompanying the Sage introduction at KW Automotive virtually live over the next few months.
Humanoid robots enter the factory halls, fully autonomous factories organize themselves. What is currently still a dream of the future could really shake up the industry in the coming years. NTT Data, provider of AI, digital business and technology services, takes a look at manufacturing in 2030.
Semiconductors and industrial robots
Yamaha Robotics bundles its European office with its subsidiary YME to expand semiconductor back-end processes (SEMI), SMT and FA solutions in Europe and to strengthen sales and services.
Current TOP 5
Mark Lich takes over the management of the newly established Global Key Account Management department at Mapal. He strategically and operationally manages the sales activities of global key customers.
After two weak years, the German machine tool industry expects slight production growth in 2026, driven by a recovery in domestic demand. At the same time, structural changes and international competitive pressure, particularly from China, are intensifying the demands on the industry.
According to the latest ifo survey, the supply of primary products to industry has eased. The automotive industry in particular is reporting significantly fewer material shortages.
The Zedler-Institut tests bicycles and components for safety and has relied on standard and operating parts from norelem for over 15 years to ensure the precision and service life of the testing machines.
Precise sensor technology for mobile machines
The Megatron MP1612 is a wear-free Hall effect single-turn encoder with 12-bit resolution, IP65 metal housing and extremely compact design (Ø12 mm, depth 11.5 mm). Ideal for joysticks, AGVs and agricultural machinery.
Andritz acquires 51% of Baoding Sanzheng Electrical Equipment, strengthening its portfolio for industrial induction heating and steel processing.
Mocom is planning to close the Gardelegen recycling site in 2026. The company cites the current market environment, a lack of regulatory planning certainty and low demand for recyclates as the reasons for this.
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.
