
Frank Stührenberg hands over to Dirk Görlitzer
At the end of the year, Frank Stührenberg will hand over the position of CEO of Phoenix Contact to Dirk Görlitzer. Until then, there will be dual leadership.
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At the end of the year, Frank Stührenberg will hand over the position of CEO of Phoenix Contact to Dirk Görlitzer. Until then, there will be dual leadership.

Capgemini and Schneider Electric
As the first result of their strategic cooperation in the field of energy management, Capgemini and Schneider Electric are presenting the 'Energy Command Center', a management platform for monitoring and controlling energy systems

Hima, a provider of safety-related automation solutions, has closed the 2023 financial year as the most successful in the company's history to date. In addition to its global presence, the solution portfolio for the process industry and railroad technology will be further expanded.
Moxa - Security basics - Part 3
An operator of decentralized energy resources (DER) has sustainably mitigated its cybersecurity threats with a comprehensive strategy. The example can serve as a guide for other companies to secure their systems. Part 3 of the series.
For the metal and mineral industry
With the "Materialize" programme, Schneider Electric is supporting the metals and minerals industry as a supplier to the digital industry in reducing so-called "Scope 3" emissions along its entire value chain.
It is seen as an energy source of the future: hydrogen. There are risks involved in its production, handling and use that can be controlled with the help of safe automation technology.
The EU Commission has presented a proposal for a new Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (ESPR), which is to become a central component of the European Green Deal. Schmersal is also already on the road to sustainability.

With a slewing ring bearing made of WPC (wood-plastic composite), Igus is taking a further step forward in the integration of renewable raw materials in industrial production, using 50% wood and 50% high-performance plastics for the lubrication-free slewing ring bearing.

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.
Machinery exports continued to decline in the first quarter, according to the VDMA. Orders from the USA are also flagging. China is also falling short of expectations.