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.
Gea, the engineering company, achieved organic growth in order intake and sales in the third quarter of 2025. The pharmaceutical, dairy farming, and food sectors performed particularly well. Despite negative currency effects, Gea further increased its profitability and confirmed its forecast for the year as a whole. A major order in the dairy sector, booked in the fourth quarter, underscores the...
Siemens and Capgemini are deepening their partnership to make industrial manufacturing fit for the future with AI-native solutions. The focus is on digitalization, efficiency gains, and sustainability. The partners combine technological excellence with industry expertise and address key challenges facing the industry: from IT-OT integration to decarbonization. Practical examples from the aviation...
Evonik has commissioned a new production facility for pyrogenic alumina in Yokkaichi, Japan. The project strengthens the company's presence in Asia, shortens supply chains, and supports regional customers with locally produced high-performance materials. The facility is a strategic step toward sustainable supply security and an example of technology-driven production in the specialty chemicals...
A new German-Lithuanian collaboration is breaking ground in space health research. Delta Biosciences’ mission to the International Space Station, in partnership with ESA, involves key German research institutes like GSI and DLR. Their joint goal: to explore radioprotective measures that benefit both astronauts and patients on Earth. The project marks a significant step forward in European...
