With the start of the application phase for “The smarter E AWARD 2026,” a series of technological innovations is once again coming into focus in the energy industry. The smarter E competition recognizes developments that advance photovoltaics, energy storage, mobility, and intelligent energy management. This article explains the award's objectives, how the categories are structured, and which...
Fette Compacting strengthens its position in the European pharmaceutical market with a new subsidiary in Italy. With its location in Bologna, the company is intensifying its customer service in the pharmaceutical and nutrition sectors. Fette Compacting Italia acts as a regional hub for sales, service, and technical consulting, with a focus on greater customer proximity, faster response times, and...
By expanding its site in Mason near Cincinnati, Vega strengthens its footprint in North America. The new electronics production facility is designed to stabilize supply chains, enable local manufacturing and set sustainability benchmarks. This investment is part of an international growth strategy that focuses on regional proximity and global efficiency. The production ramp-up is supported by...
With over 56,000 trade visitors, a significant increase on the previous year, SPS 2025 once again offered a comprehensive overview of trends in industrial automation. The focus was on industrial AI, software-based automation, and safety & security. Despite economic uncertainties, the mood was cautiously positive. This article provides insight into topics, technologies, and voices from the industry...
Nestlé has joined the Frontier Firm AI Initiative by Harvard’s Digital Data Design Institute and Microsoft, positioning itself among leading global companies shaping the future of AI-driven business. With artificial intelligence already integrated across its operations, Nestlé continues to accelerate digital transformation, from factory automation to consumer engagement. This collaboration...
Novartis is investing heavily in expanding its production capacities in the US. The focus is on a new production hub in North Carolina, which is intended to strengthen supply security with modern manufacturing facilities and a broad range of therapies. The pharmaceutical company is thus pursuing the goal of manufacturing all important drugs for the US market locally while optimizing the supply...
Handtmann is restructuring its corporate processes and fully integrating the Inotec product line into its global operations. In future, all relevant machine and spare parts processes will be bundled centrally at the Biberach site in Germany. The Reutlingen site will be expanded into a technology campus for process and line technology. This will strengthen Handtmann's innovative capabilities and...
Semiconductor manufacturing places the highest demands on precision, flexibility, and process reliability. With a broad automation portfolio, Beckhoff offers scalable solutions for the specific challenges of the industry, from communication via Ethercat to integrated control with Twincat. Whether sensor integration, image processing, motion control, or AI applications: Beckhoff technologies...
With around 67,000 trade visitors and 2,340 exhibitors from 70 countries, A+A 2025 once again confirmed its role as the world's leading trade fair for occupational safety, security, and health. New technologies, international networking, and practical congress formats characterized the event in Dusseldorf.
Krones continues its profitable growth course in the third quarter of 2025. Despite global uncertainties, the company has recorded increased order intake, solid sales growth, and improved earnings. Efficiency gains and robust investments in the beverage and food industry are supporting this positive development.
