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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

SAP trends 2026: These topics will dominate

The SAP cosmos is changing rapidly - cloud, AI, and sustainability are reshaping business models. Those who want to be ahead in 2026 need foresight now.

Roman Freidel

With automation and AI towards more sustainability

How important are automation and AI for sustainability risk management? Two experts provide the answer and explain what counts among the most important drivers of AI.

Decisions as the key to a sustainable future

Especially in times of change, when topics like sustainability and digital transformation are gaining importance, it becomes clear: without real decisions, there are no real solutions.

How Philips Medical Systems implements circular economy

The Hamburg plant of Philips Medical Systems is committed to the principle of 'design for remanufacturing'. How the topics of sustainability and circular economy are implemented.

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.

Wilo's smart factory sets standards in digitalization

Wilo's smart factory in Dortmund has achieved the overall victory in the factory of the year through consistent site development and a focus on communication and transparency. Plant manager Branko Calusic on the importance of employee involvement.

AI and digital twins: These are the hurdles and opportunities

Generative AI, in conjunction with digital twins, is changing how products are developed. Dieter-Friedrich Sauer, member of the management board and senior director at Dassault Systèmes, discusses the hurdles and opportunities of innovative technologies.

Function, design, circularity

Manufacturers and processors of packaging are under pressure - but also face a multitude of opportunities. Those who intelligently combine technological, design, and sustainable requirements can position themselves in the market with future-proof solutions.

With data, dialogue and green energy

The Uhlmann Group is pursuing concrete climate goals - and is on track to achieve them earlier than planned. We spoke with Carolyn Leung, Corporate Sustainability Lead of the group, about the steps towards decarbonization, structural challenges, and the strategic outlook beyond 2030.

Sustainability boosts business success

Worldwide, 92 percent of companies are convinced that progress towards greater sustainability is crucial for business success. This is an increase of five percentage points compared to the previous year. Practical implementation is proving difficult.

Zollner's digital transformation journey unveiled

Discover how Zollner integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability across its global operations.

Transforming waste into value in electronics

Explore how electronics firms can enhance sustainability and profitability through waste reduction and reuse strategies.

Outsourcing supply chains boosts ESG compliance

Discover how external procurement services reduce risks, cut costs, and enhance sustainability efforts in maintenance supply chains.

Supply chain strategies: These are trends you should follow

How to create transparency in the supply chain, where robots are most helpful, and what priorities should be set in intralogistics, explained by Dr. Kerstin Höfle from Körber Supply Chain in the interview.

“It is time for a change”

At the Packaging Machinery Conference, representatives of the mechanical engineering industry were mainly on stage. But with Bernd Büsing, Head of Corporate Packaging at Nestlé Germany, a real user also had a say. And he spoke plainly about what he expects from suppliers to be able to package sustainably.