ebm-papst is growing again thanks to AI and data centers
ebm-papst returned to a growth trajectory in fiscal year 2025/26. Air Technology, data center applications, and artificial intelligence are driving revenue and investments.
Triton Partners takes over Flender
Global investment firm Carlyle has signed an agreement to sell Flender, a provider of mechanical drive technology, to Triton Fund 6, advised by Triton. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
read more...New approaches in drive technology
Nabtesco develops physical AI solutions
Nabtesco is working on intelligent drive systems for industrial applications. The focus here is on the use of physical AI, the combination of artificial intelligence with real physical systems.
read more...Takeover of Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions
Comau has signed a binding agreement to acquire Invent, a Brazil-based company specializing in intralogistics and warehouse automation solutions, with a strong focus on e-commerce and high-throughput distribution environments.
read more...Hermes Award for Schaeffler actuators
Schaeffler has been honored with the Hermes Award. The prize was awarded for a scalable actuator platform for humanoid robotics that is designed for industrial series production and high integration.
read more...VDMA at the Hannover Messe 2026
Trade associations provide impetus for networked production
The specialist associations for drive technology and fluid technology will be showcasing their contributions to Industry 4.0, automation, digitalization and defence-related manufacturing technologies at the Hannover Messe.
read more...automatica to be held in China for the first time in 2027
automatica is expanding its global brand strategy and will take place in China for the first time in 2027. automatica Shanghai 2027, organized by Messe München Shanghai and the VDMA Representative Office in Shanghai, will celebrate its premiere from 8 to 10 March 2027 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
read more...Wittenstein at the Logimat 2026
Intelligent drive technology for AGVs and AMRs
The compact AGV drive system 'cyber iTAS system 2' from Wittenstein consists of a servo controller from the 'cyber simco drive2' series with integrated, SIL3 and PLe-certified safe torque-off safety function and a space-saving, heavy-duty wheel actuator 'cyber TAS actuator 2'.
read more...Changes to the Bosch Rexroth Management Board
Dr. Jochen Peter (50) joined the Executive Board of Bosch Rexroth AG in Lohr am Main on January 1, 2026 and will become Chairman of the Executive Board on March 1, 2026 after a familiarization phase. He succeeds Dr. Steffen Haack (59), who will step down as Chairman on the same date but remain a member of the divisional board.
read more...New Regional CEO Asia/Pacific at Schaeffler
Schaeffler has announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional CEO Asia/Pacific effective January 1, 2026. In this role, he will be a member of the Executive Board of the Schaeffler Group and represent the Asia/Pacific region.
read more...Start of construction for new production hall
Mayr Antriebstechnik invests in its home base and internationally
Mayr Antriebstechnik strengthens location and international logistics: Construction of a new hall in Mauerstetten - parallel expansion of the plant in Poland as a logistics hub.
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