Stratasys is acquiring MarkForged from Nano Dimension for USD 42.5 million, thereby expanding its portfolio in the field of fiber-reinforced composites. The acquisition also strengthens the company's software and materials expertise in industrial 3D printing.
Schaeffler reaches for the stars
Schaeffler enters the space industry together with US aerospace company Spire Global. Plans include satellite hardware, European supply chains and industrial manufacturing for New Space.
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Carsten Koch has taken over the role of representative of the Siemens AG Mannheim branch. He succeeds Jürgen Britzius, who is taking early retirement after 37 years with the company.
Why stability is becoming a brand again
Rebranding at akf group: the Wuppertal-based bank will in future more clearly demonstrate its affiliation to the Vorwerk Group and position itself as a specialized financing partner for German SMEs.
10 years of data protection balance sheet
Ten years after the GDPR came into force, 71% of companies have largely implemented the requirements, according to Bitkom. At the same time, effort, legal uncertainty and complexity are increasing. Many companies see new problems, particularly when using AI.
Giving lightweight construction a profile
Pultrusion is developing from a niche process into a key process for lightweight construction and sustainable fiber composite structures. The Fraunhofer IWU shows applications from energy to mobility.
Gold and platinum are among the most technically important precious metals. They perform important functions in industrial processes, electronics and the jewelry industry.
The THI Campus and the Institute for Applied Sustainability (inas) are launching a new training course for sustainability managers.
Many industrial companies are struggling with established plant structures and proprietary interfaces. Stefan Klaus' presentation will show in a practical way how brownfield environments can be efficiently networked with open technologies and made fit for Industry 4.0.
Timo Göbel, Head of BMW Additive Manufacturing
The BMW Group's Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC) is setting the course for the next stage of industrialization. Under the leadership of Timo Göbel, additive manufacturing is being further integrated into all stages of the vehicle life cycle. In this interview, Göbel explains how the Campus is driving forward the scaling of the technology.
