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Warum belastet der Iran-Krieg den Maschinenbau? Energiepreise, Lieferketten und Investitionsstopps setzen die Branche unter Druck.

Strait of Hormuz: What now awaits mechanical engineering

The Iran war is becoming a stress test for German mechanical engineering. Energy prices, supply chains, and postponed investments are hitting an industry that is already under pressure. Two experts discuss the current situation.

Anja Ringel

Die Autoindustrie steht vor einem verschärften Stellenabbau. Besonders Zulieferer geraten durch Elektromobilität, Standortkosten und Bürokratie unter Druck.

Job cuts: Auto industry faces further reductions

According to the VDA, job cuts in the auto industry are larger than previously expected. Supplier companies in particular are coming under pressure due to the location crisis and technological change.

Stefan Weinzierl

Sevda Kayhan Yılmaz, Präsidentin des türkischen Maschinenexporteursverbands, spricht im Interview einen Einblick über den Maschinenbau in der Türkei.

Turkish Machinery: These are the plans of the new president

In this interview, Sevda Kayhan Yılmaz, the new president of the Turkish machinery exporters’ association Turkish Machinery, talks about export opportunities, digitalization, Germany, and the role of women in mechanical engineering.

Anja Ringel

Symbolbild einer chinesischen Hightech-Fabrik mit Industrierobotern, humanoidem Roboter, KI-Datenvisualisierung und China-Symbolik.

China relies on AI robotics as a growth driver

AI robotics is becoming the core of industrial policy in China: The 15th Five-Year Plan realigns automation, AI research and robotics.

Stefan Weinzierl

Symbolbild einer modernen Industrieproduktion mit Robotik, Ölfässern und steigender Konjunkturkurve vor einer Raffinerie.

Eurozone manufacturing sentiment improves

The eurozone manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose again in April. Despite high oil prices, industrial activity has reached its highest level in nearly four years.

Stefan Weinzierl

Abstrakte KI-Visualisierung mit leuchtendem Netzwerk, Wachstumskurve und Kapital-Symbolen in moderner Technologieumgebung

AI start-ups receive more venture capital

AI start-ups are shaping the German venture capital market: In the first quarter, financing volumes increased despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Stefan Weinzierl

Das Geschäft der für ihre Zusammenarbeit mit US-Sicherheitsbehörden bekannten Datenanalyse-Firma Palantir ist im vergangenen Quartal erneut rasant gewachsen.

Palantir revenue up 85 percent

Revenue at data analytics firm Palantir Technologies jumped sharply in the past quarter. The AI specialist’s growth is being driven above all by its U.S. business with government agencies and companies.

Stefan Weinzierl

Symbolbild zu US-Zöllen auf EU-Autos mit deutscher Automobilproduktion, EU- und US-Bezug sowie einer Zollbarriere zwischen Industrie und Hafen.

US tariffs on EU cars: Billions at risk

US tariffs on EU cars could rise significantly as early as next week. German manufacturers in particular are coming into focus in a new trade conflict.

Stefan Weinzierl

Containerhafen mit Kränen, Frachtschiff, Drohne und digitalem Sicherheitssymbol als Symbolbild für Hafensicherheit und kritische maritime Infrastruktur.

Port security: Drone defense and cyber defense

Port security in the North Sea and Baltic Sea is moving into focus. Drones, sabotage, and cyberattacks are hitting maritime infrastructure—and with it key hubs of industry.

Stefan Weinzierl

Qualität statt Quote: Im Maschinenbau entsteht Digitalisierung dort, wo Maschinen, Daten und Prozesse intelligent zusammenspielen.

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

Der türkische Maschinenbau hofft auf bessere Zeiten. Auch die deutschen Exporteure warten auf Impulse.

Turkish mechanical engineering hopes for new momentum

Turkish mechanical engineering remains an important industrial driver, but it is under pressure. Inflation, volatile exchange rates, and expensive financing are slowing investment, while export-oriented sectors and German suppliers are hoping for fresh momentum.

Ernst Leiste

Die Europäische Union und Australien haben nach rund acht Jahren die Verhandlungen über ein umfassendes Freihandelsabkommen abgeschlossen.

EU-Australia free trade agreement: Boost for industry

The EU-Australia free trade agreement has been concluded after around eight years of negotiations and is intended to reduce tariffs, trade barriers, and dependencies.

Stefan Weinzierl

Symbolbild zur EU-Regulierung für Unternehmen: Industrieproduktion mit digitalen Sicherheits- und KI-Symbolen steht für neue EU-Vorschriften wie Cyber Resilience Act, AI Act und Data Act.

EU regulation: Why industrial companies need to pay close attention now

Cyber Resilience Act, AI Act, NIS2 or CBAM: From early 2026, numerous new EU regulations will apply to companies. Some are already in force, others will follow over the course of the year, and 2027 is also already in the regulatory spotlight.

Manfred Godek

Der US-Technologiekonzern Google hat in Berlin ein Zentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz eröffnet. Im Bild das Rechenzentrum des Konzerns im niederländischen Eemshaven.

AI center: Why Google’s Berlin investment matters

Google has opened an AI center in Berlin. The new Google AI Center is part of a multi-billion-euro investment program with which the company aims to expand its AI infrastructure in Germany.

Stefan Weinzierl

Die Stimmung in den Industrieunternehmen der Eurozone hat sich im Februar weiter verbessert.

Eurozone: Industrial sentiment signals growth

Industrial sentiment in the eurozone continues to brighten. For the first time since August, the purchasing managers’ index has climbed back above the expansion threshold – a signal of increasing activity in the manufacturing sector.

Stefan Weinzierl

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

Wie bleibt die Industrie wettbewerbsfähig in 2026? Unternehmen und Verbände sprechen über ihre Lösungen.

How mechanical engineering remains internationally competitive

Economic pressure, global competition, and political inertia - Germany's mechanical engineering is under pressure in 2026. Industry leaders show which strategies make the difference now.

Anja Ringel

Dassault Systèmes und Nvidia haben eine langfristige strategische Partnerschaft bekanntgegeben, um eine gemeinsame industrielle Architektur für unternehmenskritische künstliche Intelligenz in verschiedenen Branchen zu etablieren.

Dassault Systèmes and Nvidia build industrial AI platform

Dassault Systèmes and Nvidia aim to move industrial AI out of the 'pilot project corner' and establish it as a scalable platform for virtual twins in engineering, manufacturing, and research. The goal: fewer isolated solutions, more robust industrial architecture.

Stefan Weinzierl

Die deutsche Industrie steht an der Schwelle zu einer Revolution, die das Potenzial hat, die Art und Weise, wie wir produzieren, arbeiten und interagieren, grundlegend zu verändern: das Industrial Metaverse. Was dabei wirklich wichtig ist, erfahrenn Sie auf der Industrial Metaverse Conference in München.

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

KI ist laut Allianz ein zweischneidiges Schwert für Unternehmen, hilfreich und gefährlich zugleich. Die Technologie ist zum Geschäftsrisiko geworden - und nicht nur als Werkzeug krimineller Hacker.

Tag: economy

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Strait of Hormuz: What now awaits mechanical engineering

Job cuts: Auto industry faces further reductions

Turkish Machinery: These are the plans of the new president

China relies on AI robotics as a growth driver

Eurozone manufacturing sentiment improves

AI start-ups receive more venture capital

Palantir revenue up 85 percent

US tariffs on EU cars: Billions at risk

Port security: Drone defense and cyber defense

Why digitalization in mechanical engineering often remains invisible

Turkish mechanical engineering hopes for new momentum

EU-Australia free trade agreement: Boost for industry

EU regulation: Why industrial companies need to pay close attention now

AI center: Why Google’s Berlin investment matters

Eurozone: Industrial sentiment signals growth

How AI is changing mechanical engineering

How mechanical engineering remains internationally competitive

Dassault Systèmes and Nvidia build industrial AI platform

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

AI becomes a business risk

Mercosur agreement: EU finally clears the way

Mechanical engineering 2026: Between crisis and comeback

Insolvencies 2025: Highest level in ten years

China's exports rise despite global hurdles

German industry relies on China cooperation

Despite Trump's tariffs: USA remains the most important export market

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

How Kellenberger is strategically positioning itself to withstand crises

The state of mechanical engineering in France