Krones started the 2026 fiscal year with a significant increase in order intake. The order backlog exceeded €4.3 billion after the first quarter. Despite currency effects and a slight decline in revenue, the company improved its Ebitda margin and confirmed its financial targets for the current year. Krones sees growth potential particularly in the remainder of the year and in its customers’ stable...
China is placing AI robotics at the center of its industrial policy strategy. With its 15th Five-Year Plan, the country aims to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into industrial applications and establish robotics as a driver of growth. While humanoid systems attract public attention, the continued development of traditional industrial robotics remains the key driver. At the same time...
Ifat Munich 2026 will bring key environmental technology topics to the forefront. The focus will be on water management, the circular economy, and new approaches to securing resources. With more than 400 events, the trade show offers a comprehensive program for trade visitors from industry and politics. In addition to these thematic priorities, international participation and hands-on...
ABB and Rittal are further expanding their collaboration in the field of power distribution. The focus is on a technology partnership designed to accelerate the expansion of electrical infrastructure. Both companies are combining their expertise in switchgear technology and platform solutions to develop standardized and scalable systems. The goal is to make the planning, installation, and...
Nestlé has started 2026 on a steady footing. The company reported organic growth in the first quarter, while currency effects weighed on reported revenue. Categories such as coffee, culinary products, and snacks contributed significantly to this performance. Regional momentum in emerging markets is also shaping the current business environment.
Syntegon continues to strengthen its position as a machinery manufacturer for the pharmaceutical and food industries and is projecting significant growth for 2025. Rising sales, a high volume of new orders, and improved financial metrics demonstrate the effectiveness of the company’s strategic direction. At the same time, the company is investing in capacity, new product development, and global...
SK Pharma Logistics is further expanding its position in pharmaceutical logistics through its merger with Med-X-Press. The joint platform combines infrastructure, regulatory expertise, and logistics services for highly regulated supply chains in the healthcare sector. The goal is to create scalable and secure structures for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies and to meet the growing...
Robot density is considered a key indicator of the level of automation in industry. Current data shows that Europe, North America, and Asia are continuing to expand their robotics infrastructure. While Western Europe currently has the highest robot density in the manufacturing sector, Asian markets are catching up significantly. This trend underscores the growing importance of automation for...
BASF has commissioned a new integrated site in China, thereby expanding its production capacity in the world’s largest chemical market. The site in Zhanjiang embodies integrated value creation, a broad product portfolio, and the use of renewable energy. At the same time, BASF is strengthening its local market presence and focusing on long-term growth as well as a stronger orientation toward...
SEW-Eurodrive and Safelog are jointly developing a software system for controlling mobile and stationary processes. The partnership combines software expertise with automation technology and addresses the need for flexible and scalable process structures. The goal is to control applications more efficiently while also exploring new approaches to integrating robotics and software in industrial...
