Industrial Automation Shaping the Future of Human-Machine Interaction: Professor Michael Sedlmair Takes the Helm at Fraunhofer IGD October 15, 2026 Asro By Wolfgang Schmitz October 14, 2026 In an era defined by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous robotics into the fabric of daily professional life, the role…
Industrial Automation The Robotics Revolution: How Rapid Prototyping is Accelerating the Humanoid Era October 15, 2026 Dwi Wanna The global landscape of industrial and service robotics is undergoing a seismic shift. As manufacturers race to develop sophisticated, versatile, and increasingly humanoid robotic systems, the traditional pace of hardware…
Industrial Automation Empowering the Next Generation: Insights from the VDI-WoMentorING Future Summit October 14, 2026 Lina Irawan By Alexandra Ilina | October 14, 2026 The quest for gender parity in the engineering sector is no longer just a matter of social equity; it has become an economic…
Industrial Automation The Digital Harasser: Why Cologne’s Robot Incident Demands a New Social Contract for AI October 14, 2026 Muslim By Martin Ciupek | October 13, 2026 The promise of human-robot interaction has long been framed through the lens of industrial efficiency, eldercare assistance, and the dream of a frictionless,…
Industrial Automation The Green Revolution in Plastic Foam: How Bio-based PBS is Challenging the Fossil-Fuel Monopoly October 14, 2026 Asep Darmawan For decades, the global packaging, construction, and automotive industries have operated under an unwritten rule: if you need a lightweight, resilient, and cost-effective foam, you choose Polyethylene (PE). As a…
Industrial Automation The Hidden Backbone: How Germany’s Mittelstand is Reshaping the Defense Industry October 13, 2026 Layla Zulfa By Sebastian Wolking October 13, 2026 When the general public thinks of Germany’s defense sector, the same handful of corporate giants inevitably come to mind. Names like Rheinmetall, Airbus, Hensoldt,…
Industrial Automation The New Industrial Battlefield: How Europe’s Auto Industry Struggles to Define "Made in Europe" October 13, 2026 Asep Darmawan As the Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Auto) opens its doors this October 2026, the glamour of new electric vehicles and innovative hybrid powertrains masks a deeper, more existential struggle.…
Industrial Automation The Boundaries of Sick Leave: Navigating Employee Obligations and Employer Rights October 12, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy By Editorial Staff | October 12, 2026 In the modern workplace, the intersection of employee health and professional obligation is a frequent flashpoint for legal disputes. While the duty to…
Industrial Automation Bridging the Innovation Gap: How SMEs and Universities Forge Successful Research Partnerships October 12, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy By: Editorial Staff, VDI nachrichten Date: October 12, 2026 In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern industry, the divide between academic theory and commercial application is narrowing. For small and…
Industrial Automation Behind the Shield: Navigating a Career in the Defense Industry October 12, 2026 Nana Muazin By Chris Löwer October 6, 2026 The defense industry has long been shrouded in a mixture of prestige, technical complexity, and high-stakes secrecy. For engineers and technical specialists, it represents…
