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Fresh ideas, smart solutions, and strong networks emerge in the Startup Area at EMO 2025

EMO 2025 with Alliance Country Canada

Assistance systems and technology-supported learning help free up resources in production

The success story of the world's leading trade fair – from "Bonjour électronique" to "Hello AI"

P.O.P. Talks to discuss prospects for AI in production

Monthly tracking of the market development of raw materials relevant to valves with a focus on steel and cast iron.

Best practice in data-driven production

How to introduce AI-based planning systems: from identifying suitable use cases and creating digital foundations to designing agile and human-centered innovation processes.

How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing production

The transformation of the automotive industry is changing the demands placed on machine tools and production technology. Topics such as automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence are shaping developments.

The whole spectrum of digitalization remains a top issue at EMO Hannover 2025

How EMO Hanover 2025 will address the topics of metalworking and production technology worldwide

On July 1, 2025, a specialist workshop on the topic of "Artificial Intelligence in Production" took place at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) as part of NORTEC.

Arriving at a meaningful overall cost picture at an early stage is a challenge for the company divisions involved.

Efficient assembly and significantly minimized project risks: is this just wishful thinking? No! Standardized, digitalized processes help your company to achieve exactly that!

On October 16, 2024, 30 lean management experts met for the VDMA Austria's fourth lean experience exchange in Maria Enzersdorf, Lower Austria, at Koenig & Bauer (AT), the world market leader for banknote printing presses.

Ensure the success of your construction site projects with clear service descriptions. In this executive workshop, our Certified International Senior Project Manager Ralf von Breitenbach will show you how to do this.

Hiding and searching for colorful eggs and chocolate at Easter is great fun for young and old. But when important information is hard to find, the fun in the company stops. A good flow of information is what counts.

In many customer countries, the legal local content requirements have become stricter. But whether it's liability issues or the acquisition of construction site personnel, there are tried-and-tested solutions for the new challenges.

Sharing production resources with other partners offers opportunities for manufacturers and users at the same time. The IMPULS Foundation published the study "Production as a Service" on this topic.

Digitalization and Industry 4.0 make many things seem easier and better, including improving processes in production. But this only becomes successful when viewed through the classic lens of lean management.

In the joint study "Next Generation Manufacturing", management consultants Roland Berger and the VDMA highlight important levers for the successful production of tomorrow. The focus is on the six global trends of sustainability, digitalization, location matters, individualization, populism and industry disruption.