The important German industrial sector achieves a record level of exports - despite a weak global economy and much uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine. Overseas business in particular is growing strongly.
Industrial machines and the systems connected to them are usually equipped with the omnipresent USB interface. However, this connection is not only very popular with users, but also with cyber criminals.
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Chauvin Arnoux is launching the Qualistar CA 8345 for power quality diagnostics.
ebm-Papst presents solutions for automation in drive and ventilation technology.
SPN Schwaben Präzision has developed an articulated wrist for the specific purposes of a robotics manufacturer with a focus on the automotive industry.
Faulhaber has expanded the BXT flat motor series to include gears that are matched to it as well as integrated encoders and speed controllers, which are also unusually short in the axial direction, according to the manufacturer.
With annual sales of over 70 million euros, Bernstein 2022 achieved an increase of over 10% compared to the previous year. The family-owned company achieved its targets despite persistently high raw material and energy prices as well as supply bottlenecks.
The German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW) expects production in the machine tool industry to grow by 9% this year to a volume of €15.5 billion. In nominal terms, this is only a tenth below the record result of 2018.
The Hima Group, which specializes in safety-related automation solutions, has acquired the British system integrator Sella Controls as of 1 February 2023. Representatives of both companies signed the agreement on January 31 in Manchester, UK.
A good start to the new fiscal year has Siemens looking to the coming fiscal year with confidence: The Group is raising its forecast.
In January 2023, Vega delivered what is probably the world's first level sensor with integrated cybersecurity. The manufacturer of level, point level and pressure measurement technology wants to set an example against the increasing threat from cyber criminals.
Digital Twin Consortium / OPC Foundation
The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) and the OPC Foundation have now announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of digital twin technologies.
At € 434 million, the Kistler Group's turnover in 2022 was 5.5% higher than in the previous year. In 2023, the company aims to achieve double-digit growth thanks to technological innovations and the expansion of the Chinese market.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Hartmut Sprave will leave Mobotix at his own request after five years with his contract expiring on May 31, 2023 in order to take on new professional challenges.
Germany and the European Union must become independent when it comes to cybersecurity, according to a BMWi priority study entitled "Digital Sovereignty". This can only be achieved through partnerships. Wibu-Systems has therefore launched an 'IT Security Club'.
Safer Internet Day" campaign day
How do I stay safe online? This question is the focus of a day of action on internet safety. In Saxony, there are both online coaching sessions and events in schools.
A major cyberattack targets a security vulnerability that was actually closed at the beginning of 2021. However, some IT managers have not done their homework. Companies from Germany are among the victims.
The IntelliMan research and innovation project has set itself the goal of developing intelligent and adaptive robots. 13 partners from six countries are working together.
On February 3, 2023, the Plagiarius campaign awarded the dreaded 'Plagiarius' negative prize to manufacturers and retailers of particularly brazen counterfeits and fakes for the 47th time.
A decline in orders in the fourth quarter pushed the annual balance sheet of the German mechanical and plant engineering industry into the red.
