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Defense market challenges mechanical engineers

The defense market is moving further into the spotlight for machinery and plant manufacturers. High defense spending is creating opportunities, but compliance, audits, and supply chains impose clear limits. That was the takeaway from the panel discussion at the Mechanical Engineering Summit Salon at Stratasys in Rheinmünster.

Daniela Hoffmann

Why digitalization in mechanical engineering often remains invisible

German industry is considered a latecomer in digitalization. For mechanical and plant engineering, this picture is incomplete. Much of the transformation is happening where it is hardly visible: in machines, processes, and systems.

Manfred Godek

How AI is changing mechanical engineering

Between AI breakthrough and economic downturn: Industry associations and companies show how mechanical engineering is advancing with smart technologies.

Anja Ringel

Mechanical engineering 2026: Between crisis and comeback

2026 marks a turning point in mechanical engineering: Between stagnant economy and disruptive innovation, new rules are forming for the industry.

Stefan Weinzierl

Modernization of battery factories on the rise

Worldwide, battery productions are undergoing a transformation: existing plants need to be modernized - a growing market where Europe's industry gains new perspectives through specialization, precision, and regulatory know-how.

Dietmar Poll

This is what the success factors of digital business models look like

Digital transformation is essential for machinery and plant engineering to compete globally. The VDMA study 'Success factors of digital business models' provides practical insights on how companies can strategically master this change.

OPC UA becomes key technology in mechanical engineering

OPC UA leaves the pilot phase and becomes industrial reality - driven by customer demands and strategic efficiency pressure. This is shown by a recent VDMA study.

Stefan Weinzierl

Manufacturing-X: SMEs move into practice

From concept to application: Manufacturing-X demonstrates in initial SME use cases how digital value creation works across borders.

Why service is a strong strategic tool

How does service become a major growth driver in the machinery industry? Why data, education, and politics are crucial now, explains Ghebrekedus Ashera from VDMA in the interview.

Is Spain becoming a key market for the machinery industry?

With a stable economy, high export rates, and targeted investments, Spain's machinery industry is increasingly becoming a significant hub within Europe. How the industry benefits from the economic environment

How does Gefran promote sustainability and hydrogen technology?

Ralph Rohmann, Technical Director at Gefran, presented Gefran's commitment to sustainability, hydrogen technology, and the development of pressure sensors for various hydrogen applications - from production to storage, during the trade press days at Köhler & Partner. FLUID inquired.

How AI connects mechanical drive technology and fluidics

Digital technologies are conquering drive and fluid technology. Why artificial intelligence is becoming more important and what that means for industrial manufacturing.

This is what the success factors of digital business models look like

More women in industry: What is important now

Women remain underrepresented in mechanical engineering. But times are changing - projects, role models, and structural changes are creating new dynamics. What needs to change for more female engineers to gain a foothold in the industry.

How GenAI and digital twins drive innovation

At the mechanical engineering summit salon at SEW Eurodrive, the focus was on the innovation potential surrounding digital twins, AI, and the circular economy. There was consensus that higher budgets for AI and more speed are needed to keep up internationally

Generative AI in mechanical and plant engineering

Leading figures in European mechanical engineering will once again present their projects and best practices at the Mechanical Engineering Summit in Berlin in September. One of the top topics this time is generative artificial intelligence.

EU compass sets new rules for competitiveness

With the 'competitiveness compass', the EU is pursuing a political realignment based on the Draghi Report, which focuses primarily on competitiveness as a central priority and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

Mechanical engineering worldwide: India is booming, China is slowing down

Full speed in India, strong signal from Brazil - but in China and the USA, mechanical engineers are under pressure. A new VDMA report reveals some contradictions.

Malaysia, Middle East, and Mexico - the new future markets?

What opportunities does the globalization of mechanical engineering bring in Malaysia, the Middle East, and Mexico? An analysis of entry paths, risks, and best practices.

How Austria's manufacturing industry is fighting for recovery

In the alpine republic, there are many world market leaders and hidden champions. But big successes are currently missing. How can Austria's manufacturing industry grow again despite the crisis? German help and high-tech provide answers.

Bureaucracy costs: High effort, unevenly distributed

Companies suffer from bureaucracy. This was confirmed some time ago by a study from the Institute for SME Research (IfM). Now the updated version is available. All clear? IfM project manager Dr. Annette Icks brought sobering news to the Packaging Machinery Conference 2025.

VDMA vice president on AI, robotics, and start-ups

VDMA vice president Alexander Jakschik discusses in an interview the collaboration with start-ups, trends around AI and robotics, and the start-up award at the mechanical engineering summit.

Mechanical engineering: Is humanoid robotics on the verge of a breakthrough?

Humanoid robots are on the brink of gaining a foothold in the industry. Yet, Germany is at risk of falling behind - despite strong research and technical excellence.