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A survey by the ZVEI shows: Almost every second company in the electrical and digital industry is already using industrial AI productively. Many are planning increasing investments and expect rapid economic effects. The industry is forecasting growth again for 2026.
read more...VDMA at the Hannover Messe 2026
The German mechanical and plant engineering industry is under increasing pressure from regulation, high costs and geopolitical risks. According to the VDMA, many companies are considering investing abroad. At the same time, the industry remains technologically competitive.
read more...The German mechanical and plant engineering sector is off to a weak start in 2026. In January, price-adjusted incoming orders were 6% below the previous year's level, with fewer orders received from euro countries in particular.
read more...After three weak years, the German electrical and digital industry expects real production growth of 2% again in 2026. Exports to Europe are stabilizing business, while customs duties, network expansion and AI regulation remain key challenges.
read more...The founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, David Reger, is a new member of the board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The global market value of installed industrial robots reaches 16.7 billion US dollars - a new high. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) analyzes five technological and structural trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2026.
read more...Incoming orders in the German machine tool industry fell by 5% in the third quarter of 2025. Domestic demand in particular fell sharply, while foreign orders remained stable. Dr. Markus Heering from the VDW explains the current trends and regional developments.
read more...Business calls for a reduction in bureaucracy
Nine leading business associations criticize the failure of Omnibus I in the European Parliament and call on the EU and the German government to swiftly implement the planned reduction in bureaucracy to ease the burden on companies.
read more...VDMA economic survey 3rd quarter 2025
The mood in the mechanical and plant engineering sector continues to deteriorate. According to the new VDMA economic survey, less than a quarter of the total of 877 companies (23%) rate the current situation as "very good" or "good" (July: 26%).
read more...'TÜV Cybersecurity Study 2025'
The cyber security situation in the German economy is coming to a head: according to the new 'TÜV Cybersecurity Study 2025', 15% of companies reported at least one IT security incident in the last twelve months.
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