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State modernization

A status quo does not make a State

Let’s challenge challenges – for a state reform that is not put on the back burner.

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Foreign trade

Protectionism protects. Stagnation.

Let’s challenge challenges – for global trade without tariffs and barriers.

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Bureaucracy

World-class technology does not thrive in a jungle of regulations.

Let’s challenge challenges – for more entrepreneurship and less bureaucracy.

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Europe

The internal market creates market power!

Let’s challenge challenges – for a united Europe that asserts its place on the world stage.

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"National egoisms harm Europe’s economy"
The EU member states must finally put their commitments to strengthening competitiveness into action. The proposals for adapting the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) point in the right direction.
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On the EU debate on climate ambition

"EU climate leadership is needed ahead of COP30"

Tax incentives for research

"Research allowance success story needs further optimization"

U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

"EU must renegotiate the new U.S. tariffs"

On the proposal for an e-car purchase premium:

"Fender bender for the market economy"

VDMA economic survey third quarter 2025

Industrial crisis in Germany cripples machinery industry

Press release KLiB, VCI, VDA, VDMA & ZVEI

Industry associations warn: Germany and Europe at risk as a battery location

The EU Omnibus Package on Sustainability

"European Parliament must deliver - without further delays!"

Bureaucracy reduction and state modernization:

"Industrial SMEs need measurable relief by the end of the year"

Artificial intelligence in the EU

Apply AI strategy: "Priorities are set correctly"

Overcapacity in the European steel sector

"Consider the impact on the entire value chain"

On the Hydrogen Acceleration Act:

Hydrogen projects need faster approvals

In the focus of the US authorities

"European machinery industry is not a security risk"

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The language of the future
In the past, a lot of effort had to be made to enable machines to talk to each other. Today, one standard language is enough: OPC UA. Lenze has integrated this into control systems, visualizations and engineering tools.
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Engineering Future: Young talents shape the future!

Engineering Future: Young talents shape the future!
Verena Grifone Fuchs and electronics
Verena Grifone Fuchs, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering, works as a technical project manager at Thomas Magnete. To do this, she needs an eye for the big picture, good communication skills and technical expertise.
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Elena Bürk and the filling systems
Elena Bürk, mechanical engineer at Optima, is responsible for the design of dosing systems for pharmaceutical filling lines. She not only works with a wide range of technical requirements, but also with customers from all over the world.
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Katharina Helmstaedt and the power tools
Katharina Helmstaedt, an enthusiastic mechatronics engineer, is a planning engineer at Festool. She designs, procures and commissions production systems for high-quality electric motors. Lots of technology and practical experience make her day-to-day work varied.
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Miriam Härter und Florian Frühbeis
In Folge 7 der Videoreihe "Maschinenbau meets Young Professionals" erläutern Miriam Härter und Florian Frühbeis von HAWE Hydraulik SE ihre Verantwortlichkeiten im Werk in Freising.
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Carla Albrecht und die Systemsimulation
Electrical engineer Carla Albrecht has found an exciting job at Danfoss that is compatible with her family.
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Nico Lienhard, viastore Software GmbH
In part 6 of our “Mechanical Engineering meets Young Professionals” series, Nico Lienhard explains how he designs intralogistics solutions as a software consultant at viastore and what inspires him about the work and culture at viastore.
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Carina Witzel and technical sales
Carina Witzel has been a sales engineer at SEW-EURODRIVE Hamburg since 2022. She loves the combination of technology and communication in her job.
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Jennifer Korte and the machine tools
Jennifer Korte has been associated with DMG Mori since her studies. She now works as a development engineer for machine tools.
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Cindy Cierpka and the wind turbines Duplicate 2
Greta Bernard works as an industrial engineer at Bosch Rexroth in Lohr am Main.
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