ABB shines with strong earnings growth in the first quarter of 2025 and exceeds analysts' expectations. The Swiss technology group plans to spin off its Robotics division and float it on the stock market in 2026 - a significant step in its global automation strategy.
Category: Automotive Industry
Between innovation and regulation: how companies can shape the AI transformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is regarded as the key technology of the future. Nevertheless, it is clear that many companies still have a long way to go before it is used in a well thought-out and broad-based manner. Florian Hirner, Head of the Austrian Standards Academy, talks about new EU regulations, opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in day-to-day business.
IMHX Visitor Registration Now Open
Visitor registration is now open for the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) 2025, the UK’s leading trade event for warehouse and intralogistics professionals. After a three-year hiatus, the exhibition returns to the NEC Birmingham from 9-11th September 2025. IMHX 2025 is expected to welcome approximately 10,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations […]
EU Changes Road Transport Rules
In April 2025, the European Commission announced new laws to update how road transport works across the EU. These changes are designed to make road transport safer, more modern, and more efficient. They affect drivers, logistics companies, and vehicle owners all over Europe, says Tomasz Mazurkiewicz of Truck1 International. The new laws will focus on using […]
These are Austria’s largest automotive suppliers in 2025
The current ranking of the largest automotive suppliers in Austria in 2025 shows the leading industrial companies by turnover. At the top: BMW Steyr, Magna and AVL List. Technological investments, the transition to electromobility and global market shifts are increasingly shaping the structures and strategies of companies. The Austrian automotive supply industry is a central […]
Year 2025: The Rise of Smart Warehousing
Smart warehousing leverages automation and real-time data to optimize warehouse operations. According to Inbound Logistics, implementing smart warehouse technologies offers myriad benefits, including real-time inventory tracking, reduced labor costs, and improved customer service. The global smart warehouse market is experiencing significant growth. Precedence Research reports that the market size is worth around USD 26.10 billion […]
AGV: The Future of Industrial Automation Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence
AGV Technology is Transforming Logistics and Manufacturing Automated Guided Vehicles – widely known as AGV – have become a core part of modern automation in industry. These intelligent systems enable the efficient transport of materials without direct human intervention, delivering higher productivity, greater safety, and lower labor costs. According to a recent Fortune Business Insights […]
Schaeffler struggles with industry weakness: Revenue declines, job cuts planned.
The German automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler is feeling the economic downturn in the automotive industry: In the first quarter of 2025, revenue declines. Additionally, the company announces job cuts, primarily affecting locations in Germany and Austria.