'Roibot Award' goes to inclusion project
The Wittekindshofer Werkstätten are creating a disabled-friendly workplace with a low-cost robot. The foundation has now received the 'Roibot Award' from Igus for this creative inclusion project.
International Federation of Robotics
Beijing wants to use robots to drive growth
During the third plenary session of the Central Committee, China repositioned its economic policy and announced a technology-centered approach. Chinese robot manufacturers are strategically preparing for this.
read more...Machine tools: Demand remains in decline
Order intake in the German machine tool industry fell by 28% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. A stabilization is not expected until the end of the year, as the VDW reports.
read more...Frends Energy Insight 2024" study
German energy sector relies on automation
The current study "Frends Energy Insight 2024" sheds light on the status of digital transformation and automation in the German energy sector. The results show considerable deficits.
read more...German industry records more orders for the first time in 2024
German industry surprisingly received significantly more orders in June. However, experts do not believe the downward trend has been broken yet.
read more...China and Spain with growth
The electrical and digital industry recorded a double-digit percentage decline in exports in March. Only exports to China and Spain increased. This puts the first quarter in the red.
read more...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...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.
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