:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2c/b5/2cb58b0c53a4a7d9c3032427e9a31861/0132623548v1.jpeg "Quality inspection in detail: Roundness measurement of a workpiece using Accretech Rondcom. (Image:Accretech)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/58/bf/58bf72e72e3066a7f7990d33c757675b/0132650629v1.jpeg "The winding determines what defines the electric motor. In the image: Short winding on small motors. (Image:Faulhaber)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ef/08/ef08922ce5a15207a9775d5065527250/0132599857v1.jpeg "What you see here is the innovative WAAM system called Arctitan from Gefertec. With it, high-quality titanium components can finally be additively manufactured under consistent process conditions, as the manufacturer promises. (Image: Gefertec)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/fa/66fa3238dd2624ae644a3ba871438757/0113143253v1.jpeg "In our China Market Insider, we regularly provide you with relevant information directly from China. (Image:© Eisenhans - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/00/4c/004c97f265026bc126720f24d0b0d68c/0132664223v1.jpeg "Physical AI can intervene directly in manufacturing, delivering significant added value. (Image:Shutterstock)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/da/dc/dadcf29e66cec822e5fbac3144df7dce/0132579697v1.jpeg "The \"childhood\" of robots: Structured training environments provide the crucial practical data that AI models need for reliable autonomy. (Image:Gemini / AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e3/a4/e3a44159531a41ac69f308a3b356fa9e/image1v1.jpeg "The dynamic guidance system LARS projects information directly onto the warehouse floor using laser projection. (Image:Fraunhofer IML)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2f/2a/2f2ac048a0e03f535795d2b3e05c44c1/0132582608v1.jpeg "If the future storage and material flow structure of a plant site needs to be planned, the digital planning twin can demonstrate whether the structure works even under peak loads or with a changed product mix. (Image:AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/b7/14b722e669a9aa9810c1a77b4fa5e8af/0132649760v1.jpeg "The new version of the sensor system is based on reusable patches and integrates a portable computer that enables AI-supported analysis of the collected data. (Image:Basel Adams / AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7c/78/7c78b1a79249627ecac8a6cdd9ff0db8/0132675504v1.jpeg "Here at Fraunhofer IWM, an additively manufactured metal part is cyclically loaded in a test fixture after its highly stressed surface zones have been mechanically post-processed. Now, it is also known how to identify these areas before production. (Image:Fraunhofer IWM)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f5/e6/f5e67d094c9ff528802907f2986c175f/0132631344v1.jpeg "Graphite electrodes for batteries consist of natural and synthetic graphite. Both materials will be in increasingly high demand in the future. That’s why projects, such as those by International Graphite and Westwater, are already in the starting blocks to seize the opportunity... (Image: International Graphite)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/84/2b/842b528802ab7fb92be95e089d9f5777/csm-wabenstruktur-2026-07-20-jm-855955b94dv1.png "Bionically inspired honeycomb structures with gradually arranged fiber angles made from regenerated cellulose fibers. These lightweight structures could contribute to more sustainable safety components in the future. (Source: © HSB - AG Biologische Werkstoffe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/21/b2/21b24e92c458fd3a019289cf920fb2a0/b4acb47fcace0508fa403dfaef9628968fa3f650v1.jpeg "The muscle car from Dodge is back on offer in Germany. The Charger is available with a combustion engine and as the electric Daytona variant. (Image:Stellantis/Dodge)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3d/6f/3d6f237bda1ed959f4926789b8dcac11/0132622329v1.jpeg "The battery manufacturer CATL has announced a cell that can charge so quickly that the driver can remain standing next to the van after plugging in the cable. (Image:Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9d/27/9d27974b77965320deca4effe62fe450/org-blobs-user-response-file-output-b2334db5-a0dc-4492-9c6d-1c655264bc22-file-1785911165790-jpgv1.jpeg "A debate is ongoing in China about whether cars have become disposable items. (Image:KI-generiert)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/29/17/2917f4bf1a9f7a53da609a0af5e217c4/p90648237-highres-high-voltage-batteryv1.jpeg "The tax exemption for batteries in China is being abolished. Only battery cell manufacturers will continue to be exempt from taxes. (Image:BMW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/92/f1/92f1243318173802ec4ac8ed6a36dc2a/0132637902v1.jpeg "Depending on the solid electrolyte used, material systems, cell concepts, and production processes for solid-state batteries differ significantly. (Image:freely licensed)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/62/2d/622d79199f67c7721eca0b81dd350779/0132577934v1.jpeg "The executives at Globalfoundries are planning for additional funds from the CHIPS Act. (Image:Globalfoundries)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c7/22/c72290be02701591268e4419220766d0/0132589361v1.jpeg "A Twinscan NXT:1950i lithography machine from ASML. According to Chinese media reports, the Chinese company Shanghai Yuliansheng plans to deliver six self-developed DUV lithography machines by the end of 2026, which are said to be technologically comparable to the system from the Dutch equipment manufacturer introduced in 2008. (Image:ASML)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/70/21/7021d732ad7b441d0436592046a25432/0132610698v1.jpeg "Kimi K3 can fundamentally be self-hosted. However, due to its size, it is not a model for just any company: even in a compressed form, extensive storage and computing resources are required. (Image:Moonshot AI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/21/03/21032b49e5f946f0cd13eeeef2f3cfed/franke-drehverbindung-materialmix-freiv1.png?v= "Possible materials for the housings of wire race bearings (from left clockwise): 3D-printed structure, carbon, steel, plastic, brass, aluminum, bronze, stainless steel (Source: Franke)")
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Article | May 5, 2026
Wire Race Bearings Enable Precise Motion in Defence Systems
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/fb/2bfbb9fa26274cb8f6e8979c24a3d08e/0129243542v1.jpeg?v= "In some cases, the new additively manufactured lightweight bearings only reach
11 percent of the weight of comparable steel bearings. (Image:Rosswag Engineering)")
Article | Feb 4, 2026
Lightweight Bearings From the 3D Printer Set New Standards
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/28/60/2860a59872de8ebd68fb3366d4e6df42/franke-lagerelemente-standardprogramm-lel-1200x674v1.png?v= "Franke’s wire race bearings combine lightweight design, high load capacity, and durability for use in radar systems, armoured vehicles, and maritime surveillance applications. (Source: Franke GmbH)")
Article | Oct 17, 2025
Innovative Wire Race Bearings Deliver Lightweight Precision for Defence and Aerospace Applications
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/98/1498ee98fa797b83b213ab9c008698e6/0127178967v1.jpeg?v= "The combination of innovative technology and a clear commitment to sustainability makes the Franke linear guides from secondary aluminum the ideal choice (Image:Franke)")