UCIMU reports challenging 2024 for Italian machine tool sector; modest recovery expected in 2025

The year 2024 turned out to be really complicated for the Italian manufacturing industry of machine tools, robots and automation systems, which experienced a heavy drop in almost all economic indicators. Only exports recorded a moderate increase.

Yale lift trucks: Efficiency on the move

Advanced lift truck solutions are moving products faster, cleaner, and smarter, says Jon Caroe, Director, Major Accounts & Big Truck (Asia Pacific), Yale Lift Truck Technologies.

Alfa Laval launches next-generation condition monitoring

Clariot™, the next-generation, AI-based condition monitoring solution monitors equipment and processes, providing actionable insights that enhance uptime and optimize resource efficiency.

New area light barrier for a wide range of applications

The new R305 area light barrier from Pepperl+Fuchs reliably detects even the smallest and irregularly shaped objects. Thanks to individual customization options and generous parameters, it is designed to provide maximum flexibility for a wide range of applications.

Vietnam’s beauty boom: 600+ exhibitors power up Vietbeauty & Cosmobeauté 2025

Vietbeauty & Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2025 solidifies its role as the leading hub for top-tier beauty brands.

This is how you can see clearly in the cloud as well

The learning lab “Secure Cloud Computing”, initiated by Fraunhofer IESE and the University of Applied Sciences in Worms, not only offers comprehensive know-how, it also features a unique combination of learning offers, cloud infrastructure, and defense and attack laboratories.

How an Airbus data scientist keeps himself up to date

Tom Zehle, Data Scientist at Airbus, understands that developing each prototype demands significant time—reading research papers, deciphering code, implementing solutions, and persuading stakeholders. His objective isn’t to consume everything but to quickly identify what’s truly valuable. He shared his approach with us.

AI becomes an economical eco-colleague

Schneider Electric announces a multi-year initiative to build an AI-powered ecosystem for sustainability and energy management that will promote collaborative intelligence and enable market-leading results and outstanding user experiences.

Segula Technologies uses PROSTEP’s data exchange solution from the Cloud

An ever-increasing number of carmakers are requiring their development partners and suppliers to comply with the TISAX standard for information security.

The future is collaborative: Inside the rise of cobots

Collaborative robots (cobots) have transformed manufacturing, with their market projected to grow from US$1.2 billion in 2023 to US$29.8 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 34.5% based on IDTechEx’s analysis.

UNITED GRINDING and GF Machining unite under UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS

UNITED GRINDING Group has completed its acquisition of GF Machining Solutions, forming UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS—an industry powerhouse with 15 brands and over US$ 1.5 billion in sales, making it one of the world’s largest machine tool manufacturers.

Navigating Complexity Through Innovation: Siemens’ vision for the future of digital industry

This article highlights key insights from Realize LIVE 2025, where Siemens outlined its vision for digital transformation and AI in manufacturing—an event attended by International Metalworking News for Asia.