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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wahlster, Professor Emeritus of AI at Saarland University and Chief Advisor of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)

13.08.2024

Wolfgang Wahlster: Criticism of Industry 5.0 and the future of Industry 4.0

In this interview, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wahlster, one of the founding fathers of Industrie 4.0, talks about the current priorities in the further development of Industrie 4.0.

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International

12.08.2024

Development of incoming orders in the manufacturing industry, reporting month June 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, incoming orders in the manufacturing industry rose by 3.9% in June compared to the previous month, after adjustment for price, calendar and seasonal effects.

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International

With the departure of Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Folkmar Ukena and the introduction of Dr Fynn-Willem Lohe as the new managing director, an important era in the history of the LEDA plant is coming to an end. The ceremonial handover took place in bright sunshine, with not only the traditional bell being rung to mark the shift change, but also the symbolic presentation of the

09.08.2024

Changeover at LEDA

Folkmar Ukena is succeeded by Fynn-Willem Lohe.

International

08.08.2024

Production in the manufacturing industry – reporting month June 2024

According to the Federal Statistical Office, production in the manufacturing industry increased by 1.4% in June compared to the previous month, after adjustment for price, calendar and seasonal effects.

International

The new management team, consisting of Marius Berlemann, Wolfram N. Diener and Bernhard J. Stempfle (from left to right)

07.08.2024

Personnel reshuffle: Messe Düsseldorf strengthens its leading position

Marius Berlemann took up his post as the new Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf on 1 August. The personnel change is accompanied by a realignment of trade fair responsibilities within the management team.

International

The Botfellows team, from left to right: Sebastian Krusche, Dr.-Ing. Mohamad Bdiwi, Paul Eichler, Jayanto Halim

06.08.2024

Robotics specialists at Fraunhofer IWU receive EXIST funding for spin-off

The funding aims to successfully bring technologically demanding start-ups from universities and non-university research institutions into the economy.

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Wolfgang Maaß (left) and his research assistants Hannah Stein and Ankit Agrawal (right) are working with partners from science and industry to harness the power of quanta for the metalworking industry.

22.04.2024

Quantum power for the economy - fast simulations for Industry 4.0

Metal components in perfect shape without rejects and faulty production: the computing power of quanta should optimise production in the metalworking industry in the near future.

International

Crateflow, that's Marcus Heidt (left) and Daniel Antonatus (right). They bring expertise in data science, business administration and software development to the start-up project.

19.04.2024

Optimise inventory management: Crateflow enables precise AI-based demand forecasts

A key challenge for companies is to control overstocking and understocking and to make supply chains resistant to disruption. Demand forecasts that make it possible to precisely plan factors such as stock levels, order quantities, production capacities and procurement strategies can help with this.

International

19.04.2024

Strategically expanding added value - heavy metal from the Sauerland region

The family business M. Busch is constantly growing and modernising. New halls, high-tech automation and investments in the millions are the result of a modern corporate strategy.

International

18.04.2024

The Blöcher foundry produces large aluminium tools for plastics technology

The German foundry Blöcher specialises in the short-term provision of aluminium tool casts for the production of large-format plastic parts.

International

17.04.2024

ASK Chemicals Group announces Luiz Totti as new Chief Executive Officer

Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Totti held several key positions within ASK Chemicals, including Managing Director of South America, Executive Vice President (EVP) Americas, and EVP of Asia.

International

The new tilting drum furnace increases the production capacity of the Trimet recycling plant in Gelsenkirchen by 20 per cent.

16.04.2024

Trimet makes aluminium recycling greener

The aluminium manufacturer has expanded the site's production capacity and at the same time significantly reduced CO2 emissions by converting the energy supply.

International

15.04.2024

Order notification from Otto Junker

The iron foundry Th. Schultz commissioned OTTO JUNKER GmbH with the delivery and commissioning of a medium-frequency induction crucible furnace system.

International

12.04.2024

The economic situation in Germany in April 2024

The latest economic indicators show a gradual economic stabilisation, although the overall picture is still mixed.

International

11.04.2024

Applications for the Altair Enlighten Award 2024 can be submitted now

The award honors outstanding innovations in the automotive industry in the field of sustainable lightweight construction