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How the Nvidia Omniverse makes AI factories a reality

How does the Nvidia Omniverse accelerate AI factories? The digital ecosystem is transforming planning, production, and robotics in record time. An interview with Timo Kistner, EMEA Industry Business Lead - Manufacturing & Industrial.

Anja Ringel

Manufacturing 2030: Humanoid robots and autonomous factories

Humanoid machines take over tasks, autonomous systems control entire production lines. Two megatrends are setting course for manufacturing in 2030 - with disruptive potential.

Stefan Weinzierl

Industrial metaverse conference 2026 - where the industry of tomorrow is created

At the "Industrial Metaverse Conference" on February 10 and 11, 2026, in Munich, decision-makers, technologists, and industry pioneers will meet to showcase tangible paths into the industrial metaverse - from digital twins and physical AI to collaborative value creation. Meet the minds and concepts shaping this technological evolution.

Stefan Weinzierl

How AI accelerates defense production

Intelligent systems for critical markets

A new aircraft is ready - but it is not allowed to fly. The cause often lies in the system: While the technology is highly advanced, the production lacks digital power.

Arian van Hülsen

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Engineering job market under pressure: Skills are lacking

Shortage despite decline in open positions

Despite declining job offers, the demand for engineers remains high. The new VDI/IW Engineering Monitor provides explosive figures.

Stefan Weinzierl

Machine safety 2026: Trends in IoT, AI, and cloud solutions

Digitization and automation

In 2026, manufacturers and operators face the task of integrating new technologies such as industrial IoT, artificial intelligence, and cloud solutions while meeting increasing demands for functional safety and cybersecurity. TÜV SÜD outlines key trends.

Redaktion Produktion

Insolvencies 2025: Highest level in ten years

Corporate insolvencies on record course

Germany's economy staggers: The number of corporate insolvencies rises in 2025 according to Creditreform to the highest level in over a decade - with massive consequences for employees, creditors, and industries.

Stefan Weinzierl

MetaverseView all

Artificial intelligence under scrutiny

AI becomes a business risk

Allianz sees artificial intelligence not only as a technological opportunity but increasingly as a massive threat to companies worldwide.

Stefan Weinzierl

14 January 2026

Europe plans digital independence

Cloud, AI & co: Europe wants to break free from dependence

US corporations dominate cloud and AI, but Europe plans a counterattack: at the summit in Berlin, sovereignty and key technologies take center stage.

Stefan Weinzierl

18 November 2025

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Interview with Dr Daniel Eckertz, group leader innovation engineering at Fraunhofer IEM

One of the most important prerequisites is openness

AI is changing engineering less through major upheaval and more through many smart reliefs. Dr Daniel Eckertz from Fraunhofer IEM explains in the interview where AI is helping in mechanical engineering today, which applications are mature - and why openness is the key.

Philip Bittermann

27 January 2026

How AI in engineering is changing product development

AI is change management - at the speed of light

Artificial intelligence is long past being just a buzzword in the industrial environment. At the Automation NEXT Conference 2025, Dr. Axel Zein, CEO of WSCAD GmbH, demonstrated from a manufacturer's perspective how engineering processes can not only be optimised through AI but fundamentally transformed.

Philip Bittermann

22 January 2026

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Re- and upskilling

What the future costs

The major automotive players are investing significant amounts in re- and upskilling their people. With increasing AI usage, career paths are changing, and the right further education becomes even more crucial. Especially for medium-sized companies, this is a challenge.

Daniela Hoffmann

13 October 2025

Professionals in the automotive industry

These skills secure developers and engineers their jobs

The automotive industry is in crisis. Development engineers are also noticing this. Should they be worried about the cuts at OEMs and suppliers? Not if they have special skills.

Chris Löwer

9 October 2025

Frank Mantwill, Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg

Creativity remains the domain of humans

The manufacturing of vehicles is fundamentally changing - and with it, the role of humans in the factory. Professor Frank Mantwill explains which skills are necessary and where humans will remain indispensable in the future.

Pascal Nagel

8 October 2025

MarketsView all

Industry development

Hit rock bottom: Machine tool industry looks ahead

The German machine tool industry is under pressure: China surpasses Germany in exports for the first time, investments are stalling, planning security is scarce, and jobs are at risk. Nevertheless, the industry is counting on stabilization in 2026 - with technology, courage, and clear demands on politics.

Annika Ostermeier

30 January 2026

"Anti-Trump agreement"

Mercosur agreement: EU finally clears the way

After decades of negotiations, the path is clear for the free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur bloc. A historic step - with potential for conflict.