Industry with room for improvement in cybersecurity standards The industry is preparing for the end of the transition period of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in 2026/27, but should gain momentum in meeting the associated technical standards.
EU machinery regulation: What applies from 2027 In 2027, no machine manufacturer will be able to ignore it: The new EU machinery regulation overhauls safety standards - with implications for design, software, and AI. Forward-thinking is required now, instead of battling risks later.
Digital services for the mechanical engineering of tomorrow Only those who actively shape the digital transformation can successfully master the upcoming challenges of the data age. Aerzen Digital Systems develops IIoT solutions for Aerzen machines as well as customer-specific process structures and supports companies in leveraging the potential of digitalization.
90 percent of companies worldwide are not protected against AI cyber threats The global economy is heading unchecked into a new era of cyber threats - and only one in ten companies is adequately prepared. The consultancy firm Accenture warns of fatal failures in AI security.
Digital transformation is at the top of the agenda for companies Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and process automation dominate the investment strategies of the German economy. A KPMG study reveals where the biggest levers are - and where surprisingly little is happening.
Machine tools: These technologies make future-proof The competitive environment is challenging for machine tool manufacturers. Therefore, solutions are needed that enable users to assert themselves in the market. Which technologies are in focus.
Open platforms strengthen mechanical engineering How can mechanical engineering be future-proofed? At the Packaging Machinery Conference 2025, Steffen Winkler, CSO Business Unit Automation at Bosch Rexroth, and Ingo Hamel, CTO Rovema, provided exciting insights: They demonstrated how automation and modern control architectures help companies respond flexibly, efficiently, and sustainably to changes.
“Cybersecurity creates the foundation for digitalization” The Cyber Resilience Act presents challenges for machine and plant manufacturers - but also offers opportunities. Dr. Olaf Weinmann, Vice President Digital Solutions at Uhlmann Pac-Systeme, explains in the interview why cybersecurity is the basis for digitalization and why AI is both a blessing and a curse here.