A new Dynatrace study shows: German companies are increasingly relying on AI, but trust in automated decisions is limited. 69% of AI-based decisions are still reviewed by humans. Safety and efficiency are considered the most important goals when using AI.
read more...Forrester has published AI and Europe forecasts for 2026. After the hype year of 2025, disillusionment is returning to the world of artificial intelligence. In 2026, topics such as AI governance, skills development and the practical use of agents for routine tasks will come to the fore.
read more...Estonia is entering the German digital market with an unusual application: the Baltic EU country has submitted a "digital CV" and is thus applying to be a partner for Germany's digital transformation.
read more...Hitachi Group has signed an agreement to acquire Synvert, a Germany-based company, as a wholly owned subsidiary of its US subsidiary GlobalLogic from Maxburg, a private equity fund focused on founder-led technology companies in the German-speaking region.
read more...Siemens and several mechanical engineering partners are pooling their machine data to use generative AI for automated NC programs and adaptive manufacturing processes - the basis for a new, industry-specific AI model.
read more...Agile Robots has acquired the remaining shares in the BMW Group spin-off Idealworks and now holds 100%. The BMW Group remains a long-term partner. The aim is to expand the area of industrial automation and make wider use of AI-supported robotics.
read more...Europe is at risk of falling behind in the field of microelectronics, warns the VDE in its new position paper 'Hidden Electronics IV'. While the USA and Asia are investing massively, Europe is still busy catching up.
read more...Industrial AI at SPS | Phoenix Contact
For Phoenix Contact, AI is not a vision of the future but a reality: it optimizes processes, increases energy efficiency, and supports developers. COO Ulrich Leidecker discusses practical projects, security, and the path toward scalable AI solutions.
read more...Industrial AI at SPS | Codesys
Codesys pursues a pragmatic AI approach: instead of unpredictable control logic, the company relies on assistance systems. Whether chatbot, automated code suggestions, or error handling – developers should save noticeable time, work more productively, and even enjoy it more. Bernhard Reiter explains the approach.
read more...Sebastian Seitz, CEO of Eplan, explains in an interview what role artificial intelligence can play in engineering. The company has been exploring the potential of generative AI in engineering for years.
read more...Industrial AI at SPS | Siemens
In this interview, Rainer Brehm, CEO Factory Automation at Siemens Digital Industries, explains how Siemens is combining traditional automation with modern AI technologies. With agentic AI, physical AI and digital twins, the company wants to create new standards for autonomous, adaptive factories and the industry of the future.
read more...Interview with Sylke Schulz-Metzner, Mesago...
Whether smart manufacturing, increasing efficiency or cyber security: SPS 2025 makes artificial intelligence the central theme. Visitors can expect a wide range of information on 'Industrial AI' - from live demos to expert presentations.
read more...AI Agents in the Industry | Part 3
Companies are increasingly using AI agents as digital employees in industrial environments. This raises a crucial question: how can we effectively connect these agents to the data sources they need to do their work? Two approaches to connecting AI agents with enterprise data sources.
read more...AI agents in the industry | Part 2
When an AI Agent recommends replacing critical network infrastructure based on subtle performance degradation patterns, human operators face a trust challenge. Should they allocate budget and resources based on advice from the "digital colleague"? What if the recommendations involve substantial investments in time, equipment replacement, or system modernization?
read more...According to a recent study by the Capgemini Research Institute, agent-based AI systems could generate an economic benefit of up to USD 450 billion worldwide by 2028 — provided that humans remain actively involved.
read more...Impulse Study on International Research
A new short study by the VDMA Impuls Foundation shows: International cooperation remains indispensable for Germany's ability to innovate. The study calls for more strategic knowledge management to ensure a balance between knowledge protection and openness.
read more...A new IBM study shows that companies no longer see AI agents as an experiment, but want to use them on a large scale for core business processes.
read more...The consistent implementation of the circular economy is economically advantageous and ecologically necessary. It also helps to comply with legal requirements. Ultimately, all of this leads to differentiation from the competition. The basic prerequisite for the circular economy to work: Companies must systematically measure their environmental impact and create full access to products.
read more...Many industrial machines are technologically outdated, even though mechanically they are still in good condition. Retrofitting enables cost-effective modernization of existing equipment—conserving resources, improving energy efficiency, and enabling companies to keep pace with digital advancements.
read more...Dassault Systèmes has appointed Florence Verzelen as Executive Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). She will report directly to Pascal Daloz, CEO of Dassault Systèmes.
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