The All Electric Society is more than just a strategic vision. It requires concrete technical solutions. In the first part of our highlight talk with Klaus Pflüger from Wöhner, Jörg Scheer from Harting, and Joel Stratemann from Phoenix Contact, we discussed strategic objectives and political framework conditions. Now the focus is on technical implementation. Using practical examples, the three...
The demand for sovereign cybersecurity is growing rapidly. A strategic partnership between Sentinel-One and Schwarz Digits will result in a security solution launching in September 2025 that combines AI-powered cybersecurity with Stackit's certified cloud infrastructure. This will provide European companies and public institutions with a platform that meets the highest security standards...
Humanoid Robotics is advancing fast, with applications in industry and daily life. Realman Robotics has opened a large-scale Data Training Center in Beijing, spanning 3,000 square meters with 108 robots and ten real-world environments. Designed to overcome industry bottlenecks, it generates over one million data points annually. The initiative strengthens global collaboration, fueling embodied...
Evonik Oxeno has taken its planning processes to a new level: Together with OMP, the “Unison Planning” platform has been successfully migrated to the cloud. Since 2021, the company has been using scenario-based simulations for data-driven decisions along the value chain. With the modernized version, the Marl and Antwerp sites benefit from more efficient workflows, higher speed, and more decision...
Nestlé is reorganizing its top management: Philipp Navratil is taking over as CEO following the dismissal of Laurent Freixe. With many years of experience in the coffee and beverage business and in global strategy development, he brings a wealth of expertise to the role. The current decision by the Board of Directors shows what his priorities will be and how Nestlé intends to ensure the continuity...
Byk is strengthening its commitment to South America and establishing its own company in São Paulo, Byk do Brasil. This will bring the company closer to its customers and partners in Brazil and neighboring countries. Marketing, sales, and technical service will be managed locally in the future in order to shorten response times and intensify market development. The appointment of Carlos Roberto C...
The vision of the All Electric Society stands for a comprehensively electrified, digitally networked, and sustainable energy supply. At “The smarter E Europe 2025,” Joel Stratemann from Phoenix Contact, Jörg Scheer from Harting, and Klaus Pflüger from Wöhner discussed how their companies are implementing the AES concept in concrete terms and what steps still need to be taken to achieve this. Their...
Evonik has opened a world-scale alcoholate production facility on Jurong Island in Singapore. With a capacity of 100,000 tons, the company is strengthening its global supply chain and responding to growing demand in Asia. The new plant was completed in less than three years and sets new standards in terms of sustainability. It complements the international sites in Germany, the USA, and Argentina...
The European dairy cooperative Arla performed robustly overall in the first half of 2025. Price increases, targeted investments, and sustainability measures shaped business development. The market environment continued to be characterized by geopolitical uncertainties and high raw material costs. In June 2025, Arla and the DMK Group gave the green light for a merger. The aim is to pool expertise...
Nestlé is pioneering a breakthrough in cocoa production with a patented technique that makes use of up to 30 percent more of the cocoa fruit. By leveraging not only the beans but also the pulp, placenta, and husk, this method reduces waste, increases yield, and helps farmers gain more value from each harvest. The innovation highlights Nestlé’s commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and...
