With the description of abstract types for components, systems and controllers, the Companion Specification OPC 40700 defines the basis of the OPC UA information models in the surface technology...
The digital transformation in mechanical engineering is also reflected in total IT costs, which have been rising at an average rate of 5% per year faster than sales since 2017.
The "Mobile Robots in Production: Mesh-Up" showcase is all about the automation of production logistics. SAFELOG GmbH will be there with two mobile robots and will show how the devices can be used...
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In view of the current situation, we would ask our member...
In view of the current situation, we would ask our member companies to pay particular attention!
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In 2023, 5 EU Member States, including Germany, submitted a dossier on the restriction of PFAS. The proposal includes two options: a complete ban or a ban with application-specific exemptions. The...
The Centre for European Policy provides a good overview of the current state of the German energy sector with reference to natural gas and hydrogen as important energy sources and formulates...
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Morgan Stanley analyzes the ramp-up of a green hydrogen economy in the US and Europe and advises caution when investing, as green hydrogen will remain expensive compared to other sources for the...
Incoming orders from abroad for the mechanical engineering sector in Rhineland-Palatinate fell by 4.7% in March 2025, following a double-digit increase in December and January.