all-about-industries Article | Jan 7, 2025 Interdisciplinary product development meets customer demand
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/17/b8/17b8af0cb725e0e1d3e8d72458bab260/siemens-meet-at-the-machinev1.jpeg "“Meet at the Machine” is Siemens’ new initiative, which aims to bring together machine builders, software, and automation technologies to accelerate innovation in the machine tool industry and help manufacturers become productive more quickly. (Source: Siemens)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/7e/8e7e0cda4c68699bcc48283a38739769/0133316747v1.jpeg "A little-known hidden champion! When people think of laser cutting, the first thing that comes to mind is the power of the laser beam—and it is impressive to see the sparks flying. But Air Liquide—an exhibitor at Euroblech, by the way—wants to make it clear that the process gas is also key to success. (Image:AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/fa/20fa35e0af203c3464f7e7fdbb57a685/0133281172v1.jpeg "Since 2003, Etzinger AG has been developing and manufacturing high-quality coffee grinders, pepper mills, and grinding mechanisms for professional and home use. (Image:Etzinger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/69/91/6991413943488b4a2f6fde9dcd88c5b0/0133256686v1.jpeg "The CMA-patented pendulum mount can compensate for radial tolerances of up to one millimeter. (Image:Schwiening)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/38/79/38799bfbbccd938b64c67068cfa68780/0133329362v1.jpeg "What exactly enables machines to act on their own? (Image:Shutterstock)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1b/9f/1b9fc9f113fc66212e2c0e17a3edaf9f/org-blobs-user-response-file-output-f317796f-57b7-483f-9403-5d9ac8a816f5-plugin-output-call-kdigtepb7be7us8xvbota0mh-1672x940v1.png "According to Barclays data, Europe leads the global trade in actuator components. With a 34 percent share, the region ranks ahead of China, which has a 26.3 percent share. (Source: Statista | CC BY-ND 4.0, AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f5/4c/f54c9fc59ccb0604ab9219188469a45f/image1v1.jpeg "Christopher Savoia, Global Head of the UR+ Ecosystem at Universal Robots, presents the new SP7 Smart Panel on a UR17g-1300 robot during the unveiling of Gen 7—UR’s 7th-generation robot platform—at IMTS in Chicago on September 14, 2026. (Image:Image: Teradyne Robotics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bd/4e/bd4ef09ab0f84932ea76ca0330ffe789/0133329802v1.jpeg "The robotics boom and its consequences: According to a study, a significant portion of value creation occurs in the electronics industry. (Image:Fraunhofer IPA)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/87/87/87870cf2b30aaef7b8a06212a4ef2c14/0133403885v1.jpeg "A digital twin and a real component demonstrate how closely simulation and manufacturing are converging. Stampack Xpress 2026.1 virtually models forming behavior and supports the validation of process and tool design. (Image:Stampack)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/59/2a/592a7f2d0964e9e6846cae331f5daa3a/0133266065v1.jpeg "Perforated metal sheets are particularly well-suited for balcony railings, as they combine stability, privacy, and design versatility. (Image:Ripo Factory)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/45/64/45642ff0fe0a6bec251b77739131d83b/abb-ferrari-hypersail-16-9-three-quarter-front-viewv1.jpeg "The Ferrari Hypersail is a 100-foot monohull wing-in-plane yacht powered entirely by renewable energy. (Source: ABB / Ferrari Hypersail)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3e/0e/3e0e3ea22e48410ceada53b02ffccb59/0133358454v1.jpeg "BYD top executive Stella Li plans to offer megawatt flash charging for commercial vehicles as well. (Image:VDA/IAA Transportation 2026)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e2/7d/e27de60472809cc58ac0d321066c9679/l1051833v1.jpeg "Geely has acquired a stake of just over 26 percent in Renault do Brasil. Geely models for the South American market are now also being produced at the Ayrton Senna plant in São José dos Pinhais. (Image:Renault)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1e/c1/1ec1495eb283200f4b7cb55de0c4dff7/20260917-110436643v1.jpeg "Ceremonial launch of Mercedes-Benz GLA production in Rastatt; among those in attendance was plant manager Marco Zwick (second from the right). (Source: Thomas Günnel – Automotive Industry)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/76/f3/76f310eed0caebc79ff91195c29de08d/visual-siwa-treatment-optimizerv1.jpeg "A Mireo train from Siemens Mobility was used in the “Automated Train” project for a fully automated delivery and return trip on the open rail network. (Source: Siemens Mobility)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4c/53/4c534208d09a9b1ce597938715e7fc19/0133288763v1.jpeg "Logic Folding: In its latest Kirin 9050 Pro, Huawei uses hybrid bonding to distribute the computing units across two silicon layers in order to increase the effective transistor density without resorting to finer manufacturing processes. (Image:Huawei)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/56/d1/56d131e0b5bd05ef47411e92ad740cb4/0133351029v1.jpeg "Researchers at DTU have developed a nanolaser in a semiconductor membrane. The structure concentrates charge carriers and the light field into a small area (shaded in blue). If data is transmitted on microchips using light instead of electrical signals, transmission speeds can be increased and energy losses reduced. (Image:Yi Yu, DTU)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5e/55/5e55101ddc6338f755fcf3244db1367f/0133331863v1.jpeg "For data center projects, it is becoming increasingly important to also obtain the consent of the affected community. (Image:Dall-E / AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/f9/8df95d3f58408673986b3d643e6b63ba/0133252773v1.jpeg "TXC targets high-speed optical links in AI data centers with 312.5 MHz oscillators, among other solutions. As data rates increase, requirements for jitter and frequency stability become more demanding as well. (Bild: TXC)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/00/2b00bf86ad24c2db6c80b9edda1bb375/aufmacher-iotmaxx-gateways-cmykv1.jpeg?v= "With the freely programmable Linux gateways from IoTmaxx, individual integration requirements can be implemented. They are now also available in customized switch cabinets from IoTmaxx. (Source: IoTmaxx GmbH)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/25/8d25d85e904c21e91f3a41bc5775b254/fst-compressor-with-busbars-jpgv1.jpeg?v= "fst-compressor-with-busbars-jpgv1 (Source: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fc/ea/fcea1bef4b6c0cd4ddbd6d592429f47b/0122178687v1.jpeg?v= "On the robust, compact SL00-R wire-actuated sensor from FSG, it is possible to mount a rotary encoder on either side of the housing, with the cable pull optionally to the left or right. (Image:FSG Fernsteuergeräte Kurt Oelsch GmbH)")