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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

Soaring gas prices: How industry must respond now

The Iran war is tightening LNG supply and gas prices are surging. Industry is facing a second gas price shock within four years. What companies should do now.

Dörte Neitzel

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

AI in robotics: IFR outlines the next stage of development

AI in robotics is on the verge of transitioning from research to widespread practical use. A new IFR position paper highlights market potentials, key industries, and technological milestones.

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

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 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

How the Nvidia Omniverse makes AI factories a reality

How does the Nvidia Omniverse accelerate AI factories? The digital ecosystem is transforming planning, production, and robotics in record time. An interview with Timo Kistner, EMEA Industry Business Lead - Manufacturing & Industrial.

Anja Ringel

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

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

How AI accelerates defense production

A new aircraft is ready - but it is not allowed to fly. The cause often lies in the system: While the technology is highly advanced, the production lacks digital power.

Arian van Hülsen

AI becomes a business risk

Allianz sees artificial intelligence not only as a technological opportunity but increasingly as a massive threat to companies worldwide.

Stefan Weinzierl

Mercosur agreement: EU finally clears the way

After decades of negotiations, the path is clear for the free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur bloc. A historic step - with potential for conflict.

Stefan Weinzierl

AI in manufacturing: What really matters now

What AI can achieve in industrial manufacturing - and where it faces challenges in practice. In the interview, Arti Garg, chief technologist of Aveva, explains which applications are relevant and what really matters now.

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

China's exports rise despite global hurdles

China's economy defies global challenges: Foreign trade shows a sudden turnaround, with exports exceeding all forecasts - but not all figures are optimistic.

Stefan Weinzierl

How a startup plans to revolutionize quality assurance

With acoustic AI and an automated tapping process, Resoniks detects defects in metal components faster than any CT scan - starting from the incoming goods inspection. A system that lets machines listen - and rethinks industrial processes.

Daniela Hoffmann

How digital models help increase service revenue

Getting closer to the customer's processes is the order of the day for the industry. In digital services, standardization, simplicity, and looking beyond one's own product lead to success.

Daniela Hoffmann

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.

Is the automotive industry steering towards a factory-less future?

Innovative technologies like AI, robotics, and automation offer the automotive industry great opportunities: more efficiency, shorter development times, higher competitiveness. And an even more radical approach is sparking the interest of OEMs.

What the future costs

The major automotive players are investing significant amounts in re- and upskilling their people. With increasing AI usage, career paths are changing, and the right further education becomes even more crucial. Especially for medium-sized companies, this is a challenge.

Nvidia expert explains: What AI brings to mechanical engineering

Digital twins, AI, and physics simulations merge into a game changer for industrial processes. What the term physical AI means - and what is already possible.

These skills secure developers and engineers their jobs

The automotive industry is in crisis. Development engineers are also noticing this. Should they be worried about the cuts at OEMs and suppliers? Not if they have special skills.

Creativity remains the domain of humans

The manufacturing of vehicles is fundamentally changing - and with it, the role of humans in the factory. Professor Frank Mantwill explains which skills are necessary and where humans will remain indispensable in the future.

Industrial Metaverse Conference: The future of production

The metaverse is gaining momentum! At the Industrial Metaverse Conference 2025, experts presented developments that redefine production. From digital twins to GenAI - the future of the industry is connected, intelligent, and immersive.

Global crises: How the mechanical engineering industry should respond now

Global uncertainties, erratic regulations, and fragile sourcing are pushing the mechanical engineering industry to its limits. But new paths are emerging. An interview with Oliver Bendig, head of industrial consulting at Deloitte.

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.

Manufacturing in transition: Transformation instead of hesitation

How can manufacturing master digitalization, sustainability, and the skilled labor shortage? An overview of trends, strategies, and practical examples.

AI is a tool, not a replacement

As a computer science graduate and managing partner of Gerhard Schubert GmbH, Ralf Schubert is probably the perfect interview partner for a discussion about the practical use of AI in mechanical engineering. And about where humans remain irreplaceable.

Transformation begins in the mind - not in the code

The hall was well filled when Richard Clemens from VDMA had the following sentence on one of his slides during his keynote, which stayed in my memory for a long time: "From machine supplier to solution provider." What sounds so sober is actually a paradigm shift. Because those who sell solutions must be able to listen. Understand problems. Manage risks. And: convince people.

Inside the life of an AI engineer

Explore the daily challenges and innovations faced by an AI software engineer at AITAD, from data collection to algorithm optimization.

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.

“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.