:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/88/54/8854bf364ffbbbf30bd9adceeda1dbd5/0113143253v1.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/01/5c/015cfa96c1088e37449c5edd4a5be696/0132303537v1.jpeg "Thanks to the equipment with a Heidenhain PT 8016 path control, the universal milling machine FPS 500M-digital does not require an enclosure, providing an optimal view of the tool and workpiece. (Image: FPS machine tools)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/75/ac/75ac2f13e3c18d8c8ee6bbafaea57d67/0132275395v1.jpeg "This arrangement of glass and scale represents the achievement at the Laser Center Hannover of welding secure glass containers for storing hazardous materials using lasers. Here’s more on the advantages for the circular economy... (Image:LZH)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/51/80/5180c4de993e1b059628f21fcb09237d/0132213451v1.jpeg "On the granite plate (top) stands a machine or testing system that is to be decoupled from vibrations. The inductive distance sensor (middle) continuously measures the distance to the granite plate (the target is a fixed steel disc). Supplied with these values, the controller quickly and precisely adjusts the level of the air spring (right). (Image: Baumer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/70/8c/708ccf71708c488c2e282f98db0d4d67/0130524209v1.jpeg "Humanoid robots: Robots that were a vision just a few years ago are now a reality thanks to AI, machine learning, and real-time data processing. (Image:Pete Linforth)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/08/ef/08ef5307fc2421384d4a6842895b8621/ifm-pm-20798-20printv1.jpeg "The new VMB for use in mobile machines offers vibration monitoring in all three spatial directions. (Source: ifm electronic gmbh)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5d/05/5d05cde4f5003a1d47a2a4ad27834165/0132326493v1.jpeg "With the new PoWa cobot family, ABB Robotics bridges the gap between traditional cobots and conventional industrial robots. (Image:ABB Robotics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/55/ab/55ab261c5825d2a0c106fc2369ed691b/0132293464v1.jpeg "Wireless power supply: Position-tolerant inductive charging systems achieve high efficiencies and present an alternative to plug contacts or battery replacements. (Image:Gemini / AI-generated)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d3/cc/d3cc3bce6324982b85c495ac366f761d/3840x2159v1.jpeg "The 3D printing of granular double-network elastomers offers an unexpected advantage: high resistance to fracture and fatigue. (Source: EPFL)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/cc/ff/ccffcef41da5b0d4087062bdc529fb66/0132272958v1.jpeg "This image apparently symbolizes the closeness between the plastics specialist Covestro and the Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD. Now both are coming even closer together to help shape the future of mobility sustainably. Here are some details ... (Image: Metamorworks / Covestro)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/25/8d25d85e904c21e91f3a41bc5775b254/fst-compressor-with-busbars-jpgv1.jpeg "(Source: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4e/5f/4e5f11d24ccfdfc571168d267b6cb05e/0132244250v1.jpeg "Microsoft reported its first Fairwater data center in Mount Pleasant as fully operational in June 2026. Residents are now complaining about noise pollution from the site. (Image: Microsoft)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/b5/13b5d01e948a876f58929baae16bd050/0132337483v1.jpeg "Fit for the road: Knorr-Bremse brings redundant brake system for autonomous trucks into series production. (Image: Knorr-Bremse)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c6/f3/c6f313a69a6f5fa4db3fe5ff493d3fd4/1ca4ea39c4f1a74e845ff323f5a9d774fbde51e5v1.jpeg "The VW ID Cross in production is heavily based on the concept. (Image: Volkswagen)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1b/60/1b600a4a2736a456f60f70fd7e6827e7/bild-201-anlaufv1.jpeg "The new model from Kecskemét: the fully electric C-Class. An extended version will be produced by Mercedes in China from 2027. (Source: Mercedes-Benz)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bb/01/bb0130dd734cbde30e7b6bab7731f227/0132296219v1.jpeg "The Chinese Denza Z is targeting the established European sports car competition. (Image: Denza)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/88/0788e1d750435682207672c1184b72b6/0132293079v1.jpeg "Facilities for 3-nm manufacturing processes in a cleanroom of Intel's Fab 34: Intel Foundry plans to ramp up production in Leixlip, Ireland, and is investing an additional 5 billion euros in the site's expansion. (Image: Intel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a5/fa/a5fabce882dafc88bec1290c13f421d2/bosch-digital-press-kit-2026-roseville-387-1v1.jpeg "Bosch has been restructuring its semiconductor plant in the USA for several months. For this, the supplier is now receiving a government grant. (Image: Bosch)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bf/6f/bf6f9e5ed076475d15903669223daa4d/0132250184v1.jpeg "Infineon's CoolGaN 100 V transistor family offers high switching performance and power capacity in a compact package. (Image:Infineon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1a/dd/1add8d33096e196d5d02a9dc270071d5/0132256041v1.jpeg "Two in one: Forgix is equipped with a microcontroller and an FPGA. (Image:Adiuvo Engineering)")
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes in Kecskemet: Because Hungary is Good and Affordable
Series production launch of the fully electric C-Class in Kecskemét: Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius talks about a benchmark—and brings good news.
Of course, Mercedes-Benz has also suffered setbacks in the current crisis of the automotive industry. In China, sales continued to decline in the second quarter of 2026, with the downturn being barely offset by slight growth in Europe. However, Ola Källenius left the battered industry mood at home on July 13.
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b0/2d/b02dbf6b843ed970952dd2257cef9a48/0132268400v1.jpeg "Largest Mercedes-Benz plant! The Stuttgart automaker has upgraded its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary, with the help of around one billion euros. Ola Källenius' strategy is expected to succeed because production costs in Hungary are drastically lower than in Germany. (Image: Mercedes-Benz)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/09/d1/09d19e313cf46f9d1fc7bca390a6bf48/0127397242v1.jpeg "Mercedes-Benz has the electric drive units for the GLC assembled into a complete system at Star Assembly. (Image:Mercedes-Benz Group AG)")