Motivation boost through research allowance
The research allowance is a success story in mechanical and plant engineering. This was the conclusion of a VDMA study. The Growth Opportunities Act could even increase the effect.
read more...read more...What makes German SMEs tick digitally
IDC and Atos present a current study on the status of digitalization in German SMEs. It is clear that the digital infrastructure urgently needs to be improved in order to remain competitive.
read more...Mechanical and plant engineering: short-time work on the rise
The balance for 2023 is still slightly positive, but hiring in the mechanical engineering sector is being scaled back. A general overhaul of labor market policy plans is necessary, according to the VDMA.
read more...Companies benefit from higher export prices
Adjusted for price, machinery exports in 2023 were 0.7% below the previous year, but increased by 6% in nominal terms to a record export volume of € 207 million. Towards the end of the year, however, the mechanical and plant engineering sector felt the headwind. The VDMA also called for a welcoming culture.
read more...German companies in the Far East under pressure
More competition and more obstacles: German companies need to arm themselves against the competition in China. However, the Chamber of Commerce believes that companies are facing a number of problems.
read more...Robotics: German industry in third place worldwide
In Germany, robot density in the manufacturing industry is in third place behind South Korea and Singapore, according to the latest results of the World Robotics Report by the International Federation of Robotics.
read more...Greenhouse gas emissions at their lowest level since the 1950s
Germany is emitting fewer greenhouse gases than it has for a long time. This is the assumption of experts from the Agora Energiewende think tank. But that sounds better than it is.
read more...Germany is becoming less attractive as a business location
Is Germany becoming the "sick man of Europe" again - or is it already? The DIHK President sees many weaknesses in Germany as a business location.
read more...One year of ChatGPT
Almost a year ago, on November 30, 2022, OpenAI presented the chatbot ChatGPT to the public - a sensation for business and society. IT service provider Adesso has investigated how the application has been received in business.
read more...Automation as the backbone of the industry
Automation technology is a key technology on the way to a more sustainable society. In order to achieve this goal, however, we need to work together, according to the ZVEI Automation Association.
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