Harnessing the power of AI compensate for the shortage of skilled workers
Harnessing the power of AI compensate for the shortage...
Harnessing the power of AI compensate for the shortage of skilled workers
Digitalization is a driver and enabler of progress and competitive advantage in industry. Combining data with specialized algorithms creates Artificial Intelligence (AI). Are you still faxing? In this case, digitalization has probably not yet fully arrived at your company. For …
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Robot installations soar
Robot installations soar
Robot installations soar
Companies are investing heavily in automation to maintain productivity and competitiveness, increase resilience and flexibility, or simply to keep pace with rising demand.
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Sustainable production thanks to digitization
Sustainable production thanks to digitization
Sustainable production thanks to digitization
Digitization can increase sustainability through smart business models. This is the conclusion of the "Digital Business Models" working group of the German government's Industrie 4.0 platform.
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German flagship industry under pressure
German flagship industry under pressure
German flagship industry under pressure
The automotive industry is one of the flagship industries in Germany. It is a driver of innovation for international competitors and also for the production technology of which it is the largest customer. At present, it is facing major challenges …
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IT vs OT – Why IT security doesn’t work in production
IT vs OT – Why IT security doesn’t work...
IT vs OT – Why IT security doesn’t work in production
In 2020, the German economy was estimated to suffer 223.5 billion euros in damages due to data theft, espionage and sabotage (Bitkom, 2021).
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Canada is major importer of machine tools
Canada is major importer of machine tools
Canada is major importer of machine tools
Canada is one of the 20 most important export markets for the German machine tool industry. With a volume of 1.27 billion euros (2021), the country is the third largest machine tool market on the American continent and the twelfth …
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Trends in Laser Technology: What the Short Pulse Laser Can Do
Trends in Laser Technology: What the Short Pulse Laser...
Trends in Laser Technology: What the Short Pulse Laser Can Do
Short-pulse lasers have unique capabilities. Industry uses them for numerous applications. On the one hand, the range includes short-pulse lasers with pulse durations in the nanosecond range, hence also called nanosecond lasers. On the other hand, it includes ultrashort pulse …
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Pay-per-stress – how do leasing partners get their money’s worth?
Pay-per-stress – how do leasing partners get their money’s...
Pay-per-stress – how do leasing partners get their money’s worth?
Acquiring complex machine tools is a major challenge, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Leasing models support SMEs in the acquisition of such machine tools by replacing the high investment costs with lower, regularly recurring payments. Three parties are …
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Global order intake loses momentum
Global order intake loses momentum
Global order intake loses momentum
In the second quarter of 2022, order intake in the machine tool industry worldwide will only grow in single digits. At EMO Hannover, the world’s leading trade show for production technology, manufacturers from all over the world will showcase their …
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Is it possible to produce machine tools in a climate-neutral way?
Is it possible to produce machine tools in a...
Is it possible to produce machine tools in a climate-neutral way?
Machine tools are prime examples of energy-efficient machines. There is no doubt about that. But can machine tools also be produced in a climate-neutral way?
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