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China's economy grows by 4.5 percent in the third quarter - but the real estate crisis continues to slow things down

China's economy surprised with a 4.5 percent increase in the third quarter. While a tech export boom and retail keep the economy on target, the severe real estate crisis at home continues to worsen.

Stefan Weinzierl

Chip-Boom: Der weltgrößte Auftragsfertiger TSMC steigerte seinen Gewinn im dritten Quartal gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 69 Prozent auf rund 763 Milliarden Taiwan-Dollar (umgerechnet etwa 21 Mrd. Euro).

Why the global AI world depends on a single chip company from Taiwan

Without TSMC, the AI world comes to a standstill: the Taiwanese chip giant is recording billion-dollar profits thanks to demand from Nvidia and Apple. But the global dependence carries enormous risks. All the facts, figures and background at a glance.

Stefan Weinzierl

How industry can accelerate its development processes

AI in product development is becoming a competitive factor. Mechanical engineering companies must shorten development times, make better use of data, and increasingly develop complex products based on models.

Daniela Hoffmann

Industrieservice gehört zu den Voraussetzungen für eine stabile Produktion. Dennoch bleibt seine Bedeutung häufig im Hintergrund. Der Grund liegt nach Einschätzung von Markus Glaser-Gallion, CEO der Leadec-Gruppe, gerade in der zuverlässigen Leistungserbringung.

Leadec: Why industrial service is becoming the backbone of the factory

Interview with Markus Glaser-Gallion, CEO of the Leadec Group

Industrial service is increasingly determining efficiency, flexibility and availability in production. Leadec CEO Markus Glaser-Gallion explains why data and AI are strategically enhancing service.

Anja Ringel

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Investments drive the market

Mechanical engineering Romania

Romania's mechanical engineering sector is developing into an important market for German suppliers. Modernization needs, nearshoring, EU funding, and investments are creating new business opportunities.

Ernst Leiste

Die wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit nimmt für viele Unternehmen zu. Steigende Kosten, geopolitische Spannungen, Konjunktursorgen und technologische Umbrüche erschweren langfristige Planungen und strategische Entscheidungen.

Economic uncertainty weighs on companies

"Most uncertain phase of the career"

Economic uncertainty is reaching a previously unknown level for many companies in Germany. This is shown by a current international survey by CRIF.

Stefan Weinzierl

Modernisierung der Bundeswehr: Deutschland investiert so viel in seine Streitkräfte wie seit dem Kalten Krieg nicht mehr. Angesichts einer sich verändernden Weltlage setzt Berlin auf neue Wege – und beschafft Fregatten, Kampfjets und KI-Systeme im Rekordtempo.

Bundeswehr modernization: 33 billion for the "turning point"

Defense & security | armament projects 2026

German defense policy is experiencing an unprecedented upheaval. With more than 33 billion euros in 2025 alone, Berlin has set a pace in Bundeswehr modernization that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago. Which armament projects are behind the figures - and how is the Bundeswehr changing in concrete terms?

Stefan Weinzierl

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Platform strategies in packaging machinery manufacturing

How Sweetconnect digitises after-sales

Digital services are becoming a differentiating feature in packaging machinery manufacturing. Sweetconnect shows how a shared platform can bring together manufacturers, operators and service processes - without every OEM having to build its own isolated solution.

Redaktion .

July 20, 2026

Bisher scheitern viele KI-Projekte daran, dass nötige Datenvorarbeiten den ROI „auffressen“. Diese Rechnung preist allerdings die Zukunft nicht mit ein: Perspektivisch müssen alle Daten in hoher Qualität maschinenlesbar, für Menschen einfach konsumierbar und vor allem semantisch verstanden sein.

Setting up AI projects in mechanical engineering correctly

AI projects: what mechanical engineers must focus on

AI projects in mechanical engineering often fail not because of the technology, but because of missing data structures, lack of context, and unclear responsibilities.

Daniela Hoffmann

July 15, 2026

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Chinas Robotikindustrie erweitert ihr Spektrum deutlich: Neben klassischen Industrierobotern und Cobots gewinnen humanoide Systeme, Quadrupeden und mobile Robotikplattformen für Produktion, Logistik und Inspektion an Bedeutung.

Chinese robot manufacturers compared

Chinese robot manufacturers: These names matter now

Chinese robot manufacturers have long covered more than just classic industrial robotics. Cobots, humanoids, quadrupeds and embodied AI platforms are expanding the competition for factory automation.

Stefan Weinzierl

October 12, 2026

Von Teenager-Dino Rocky wurden etwa 100 Originalknochen registriert.

Origify from Bosch

Anti-counterfeiting protection through surface analysis

Origify identifies products via their unique surface structure - and does so in real time and via smartphone. This not only ensures greater security and transparency in the supply chain, but also better traceability and protection against counterfeiting.

Dörte Neitzel

August 17, 2026

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Malcolm Werchota während seines Vortrags auf der Packaging Machinery Conference 2026

Follow-up report on Malcolm Werchota's AI keynote at the Packaging Machinery Conference

“Make a dashboard, mate!”

Malcolm Werchota, formerly Global AI Evangelist at Novartis and now an independent consultant, delivered in his keynote at the Packaging Machinery Conference 2026 a partly provocative and always practical guide for the real AI breakthrough in companies.

Redaktion .

July 20, 2026

Der aktuelle VDI/IW-Ingenieurmonitor (Q3 2025) zeichnet ein durchwachsenes Bild für den Ingenieurarbeitsmarkt.

Shortage despite decline in open positions

Engineering job market under pressure: Skills are lacking

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

Stefan Weinzierl

January 28, 2026

Zwei Megatrends hat NTT Data für die industrielle Fertigung identifiziert: humanoide Roboter und autonome Fabriken.

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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

January 23, 2026

MarketsView all

Kupfer steckt in vielen industriellen Produkten. Doch nicht nur eine gestiegene Nachfrage ist für die Preisrallye verantwortlich.

Record copper price

Copper price above 15,000 USD: Will the rally continue?

The copper price is reaching - once again - historic highs. What is behind the rapid rise? Three key factors are responsible for it. Even more important, however: Will the price increase continue?

Dörte Neitzel

September 15, 2026

Die VW-Führung will die Kosten senken und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit verbessern. Belegschaft, Gewerkschaften und Politik bangen um Zehntausende Arbeitsplätze und die Standorte Emden, Hannover, Zwickau und Neckarsulm.

Four plants on the brink

Volkswagen future plan 2030: 50,000 jobs gone

With the Volkswagen future plan 2030, the group is setting the course for a far-reaching restructuring. Fewer jobs, models and shareholdings are planned. The future remains open for four plants.