Training and certification program
SmartFactory Kaiserslautern has founded the SmartFactory Academy as a training and certification program. The program is aimed at specialists and managers of medium-sized production companies and industrial enterprises who want to meet the challenges of digital transformation.
Leo Feinwerktechnik relies on synchronously movable lifting columns for its height-adjustable joining table for spiral screen production, controlled via the RKX software from RK Rose+Krieger. The solution enables real-time monitoring, simple configuration and worldwide remote maintenance.
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Batteries and electric motors are electromobility components that contain valuable raw materials. The "Zirkel-Konsortium" has set itself the task of developing technologies to feed these raw materials into a circular economy. One key to an efficient recycling process is the automated dismantling of the components.
The application phase for the INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the Year has reached the finish line. In 2026, we are once again looking for real highlights from the industry in six categories and will also be awarding a special prize again. You have until Sunday, November 2 to submit your product.
TGW Logistics' order intake rose by 55 percent, exceeding the 1.5 billion euro mark for the first time in the company's history. Turnover rose slightly to 1.07 billion euros in the 2024/25 financial year.
As a full-liner in the additive manufacturing of metallic components, DMG Mori will be demonstrating how these processes can be further optimized at the upcoming Formnext from 18 to 21 November 2025 in Frankfurt.
Leuze SmartID-Edge controls a network of identification systems and sensors for track-and-trace requirements in production and in the supply chain. Secure communication between 1D scanners or 2D camera systems takes place at edge level using OPC UA and full integration of the AutoID Companion Specification.
Industrial robots are central elements of digital and networked production. It is therefore important that robots can communicate smoothly with each other and with other systems, regardless of the manufacturer. The VDMA OPC Robotics Initiative has now taken a significant step in this direction.
Flexible in the cloud standard
From the cloud, SAP's MES offers numerous advantages and can be a driver for innovation. The fit-to-standard approach - and an experienced partner - help to make implementation in the standardized cloud environment as straightforward as possible.
Developing drone defense solutions: Rohde & Schwarz and Trumpf have announced a strategic partnership. The combination of Rohde & Schwarz's radar and electromagnetics expertise with Trumpf's high-energy laser technology and beam guidance expertise will detect, track and neutralize drones.
