After rolling bearing damage to a rotary kiln in a cement plant, the existing gear rim was badly damaged and had to be replaced. SEW-Eurodrive worked closely with the operator to supply a new ring gear and supported the commissioning. The project contributes significantly to the long-term operational reliability and efficiency of the plant.
A transparent overview of the devices actually installed is the prerequisite for targeted maintenance, forward-looking risk management and reliable investment planning. The dynamic analysis of the installed base creates this basis by creating digital twins of all assets and evaluating them systematically and practically.
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At Maintenance, RS offers an overview of its range of products and services. From consumption meters and frequency inverters to power supplies and measuring and testing devices, the company provides support in the selection of products and solutions.
At Maintenance, Conrad will be providing an overview of its services as a solution provider in the field of technical procurement and showcasing a number of measurement technology innovations.
A third of tech start-ups in Germany report an improved business situation, almost as many report a deterioration. Nine % expect a possible insolvency within a year. Only half would start up again in Germany.
The mechanical and plant engineering industry in Germany once again suffered noticeable losses on foreign markets in 2025. According to the Federal Statistical Office, exports fell by 1.8% in nominal terms compared to the previous year. Adjusted for prices, the decline was even 3.3 percent.
January 2026 started with a record for startups, with almost a third more startups being founded in Germany. With 3568 newly created companies, a new high was reached, as announced by the Startup Association - also thanks to AI. Nico Gaviola, VP Digital Natives & Emerging Enterprise at Databricks EMEA, comments.
A short study conducted by the German Economic Institute on behalf of the VDMA Impuls Foundation shows clear differences in technology teaching in Germany. The VDMA calls for technology to be a compulsory subject from year 5 onwards.
MSK, a specialist in intralogistics solutions for all aspects of pallet handling, will be showcasing innovative end-of-line systems at Logimat 2026 that have been developed to meet the requirements of manufacturers and distribution/logistics centers.
Peak load management in forklift trucks
Targeted and efficient energy management is becoming increasingly important for customers in the logistics sector: a large number of devices, different charging cycles and high electricity volumes mean that electricity is a critical cost factor for many customers.
