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Industrielle Reinigung wird zum strategischen Produktionsfaktor: Wie Robotik, kürzere Stillstandszeiten, strengere Umweltauflagen und neue Anforderungen in Automotive und Aerospace/MRO die DACH-Fertigung verändern

Automatisierung wird zum entscheidenden Hebel: Deutschland kam 2024 laut IFR auf 449 Industrieroboter je 10.000 Beschäftigte im verarbeitenden Gewerbe; auch die Schweiz und Österreich gehören zur stark automatisierten europäischen Spitzengruppe. Reinigung wird zunehmend als Produktionsschritt betrachtet: Fraunhofer-Institute entwickeln robotergestützte, inlinefähige … Read the full press release

Hexagon Launches Next-Generation OPTIV S Optical CMM With AI-Assisted Measurement Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched the next-generation OPTIV S optical coordinate measuring machine, combining improved accuracy, faster machine dynamics and AI-assisted measurement capabilities. The redesigned platform offers approximately 30% higher machine dynamics, around 15% shorter inspection cycle times … Read the full press release

Wireless Logic to Acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT Connectivity Business Through Arqia

(IN BRIEF) Wireless Logic has signed an agreement to acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT connectivity business, which will become part of Arqia after completion. The transaction builds on Wireless Logic’s 2025 acquisition of Arqia and supports its strategy to expand in … Read the full press release

Italian Deep-Tech Company Alia Mentis Debuts on Euronext Growth Milan

(IN BRIEF) Alia Mentis has listed on Euronext Growth Milan, becoming Euronext’s 37th listing of 2026. The Italy-based deep-tech company raised up to €35 million in its placement, including a possible over-allotment option, and had an IPO market capitalisation of … Read the full press release

voestalpine Strengthens Lower Austria Profile as Metal Forming Division Expands International Warehouse Systems Business

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine is highlighting Lower Austria as an important industrial and technology base for the Group, with around 2,100 employees in the region and the headquarters of its Metal Forming Division located in Krems. The division produces steel tubes … Read the full press release

Scania and Nobina Expand Renewable-Fuel Bus Fleet for Regional Travel in Southern Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Scania has signed an agreement to supply 27 new biogas buses for intercity public transport services operated by Nobina on behalf of Skånetrafiken in Sweden. The buses will be deployed on the Malmö-Lund and Kristianstad routes and have … Read the full press release

Accenture to Acquire Industries eXcellence Group to Strengthen Siemens Digital Industries Software and Automation Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has agreed to acquire Industries eXcellence Group, a division of Engineering Group and long-standing Siemens Digital Industries partner, to strengthen its capabilities in industrial software, automation, data and AI-enabled manufacturing transformation. IndX specialises in Siemens technologies for … Read the full press release

Hexagon Adds Planit Canada to Production Software Division to Support Woodworking Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Production Software Division has acquired Planit Canada, the world’s second-largest reseller of Cabinet Vision, to strengthen its direct position in the Canadian woodworking software market and expand its North American growth opportunities. Founded in 2008, Planit Canada … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Reinforces European Corporate Banking Presence Through Major 2025 Financing and Bond Transactions

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo has highlighted the growing European role of its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, which participated in financing transactions with a total value of more than €170 billion in 2025, excluding Italy, including more than €30 … Read the full press release

Tessalia Joint Venture Advances European Chip Packaging Ambitions With Planned 50 Million SiP Components Annually by 2033

(IN BRIEF) Foxconn, Radiall and Thales have inaugurated the next stage of Tessalia Technology SAS, a new joint venture in Le Barp, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, dedicated to Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing. Created within the framework of the EU Chips Act, Tessalia … Read the full press release

Solvay and Viridis Move Toward Strategic Rare Earth Materials Agreement to Support Electric Vehicle, Renewable Energy and Defence Markets

(IN BRIEF) Solvay has signed a Letter of Intent with Viridis Mining and Minerals to secure rare earth feedstocks from Brazil by 2028, supporting its strategy to strengthen and diversify critical materials supply chains. Under the proposed partnership, Viridis would … Read the full press release

Long-Term Partners Brenntag and Röhm Extend European Collaboration to Advance Sustainable Polymer Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has renewed its long-standing European distribution agreement with Röhm for PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID® molding compounds, covering 23 countries across the continent. The partnership, built on more than 30 years of collaboration, will continue to deliver Röhm’s high-quality … Read the full press release

CertX Strengthens Europe’s AI Leadership Through Key Role in EU-Funded RobustifAI Project on Safe and Trustworthy GenAI

(IN BRIEF) CertX, part of SGS, has been appointed as the main assessment provider for the EU-funded €7.3 million RobustifAI project, which aims to create a framework for designing and deploying reliable, trustworthy Generative AI systems. The three-year initiative brings … Read the full press release

Outokumpu study shows global industries shifting stainless steel strategies amid tariffs and political tensions

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has released a whitepaper, The Evolution of Materials, showing how trade measures and geopolitical shifts are forcing companies worldwide to rethink stainless steel procurement. The research, based on a global survey of major industrial buyers with combined … Read the full press release

Leadec Assembles One Millionth Wheel for MAN’s Niepołomice Truck Plant

(IN BRIEF) Leadec hit a major milestone on 15 July 2025 by assembling its one‑millionth wheel for the MAN Trucks plant in Niepołomice, Poland. Partnering since August 2022, Leadec’s Kokotów assembly shop operates 24/7 with a 90‑strong team, producing 1,700 wheels daily to … Read the full press release

Virtualware Elevates to Euronext Growth with Market Cap at €36.8 Million

(IN BRIEF) Virtualware has transitioned from Euronext Access Paris to Euronext Growth (ALVIR), becoming the seventh Spanish company on the market and achieving a market capitalisation increase from €27.3 million in April 2023 to €36.8 million in June 2025. With … Read the full press release

Kissflow Doubles Down on Germany as a Strategic Growth Market with New AI Features and Enterprise Focus

(IN BRIEF) Kissflow is strategically expanding into Germany—Europe’s innovation-driven manufacturing powerhouse—by offering its intuitive low-code/no-code platform that empowers both IT teams and “citizen” developers to rapidly automate workflows, digitize processes and harness real-time data. Recognizing Germany’s booming digital transformation in … Read the full press release

Evonik Completes Global Transition of PU-Additive Production to Green Electricity, Strengthening Sustainability Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has completed the transition of its global PU-additive production sites to green electricity, aligning with its sustainability goals of reducing emissions and improving production efficiency. This shift applies to the company’s amine and silicone platforms, and includes … Read the full press release

Hydro Extrusions’ Paul Warton Appointed Chair of European Aluminium, Succeeding Philipp Schlüter

(IN BRIEF) Paul Warton, Executive Vice President of Hydro Extrusions, has been appointed the new Chair of European Aluminium, succeeding Philipp Schlüter. Warton, with over 30 years of experience in the aluminium industry, will lead the organization in promoting sustainability, … Read the full press release

Henkel Receives Texas Instruments 2024 Supplier Excellence Award for Outstanding Innovation and Teamwork

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has received the Texas Instruments 2024 Supplier Excellence Award, acknowledging its exceptional performance in die attach technology and its strong collaboration with Texas Instruments. The award highlights Henkel’s innovation, quality, and responsiveness in serving critical sectors such … Read the full press release