Maschinenfabrik Gerd Mosca (MGM) proudly marks a major milestone with the official grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Malaysia, located at No. 6, Jalan Maju Cemerlang 2, Taman Perindustrian Maju Cemerlang, Ulu Tiram. The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Malaysia, Dr. Peter Blomeyer, officiated the opening ceremony, highlighting the strengthening […]
Samsara Reports Q1 Financial Results
Samsara, the pioneer of the ‘Connected Operations Platform’, has announced its Q1 FY26 financial results, reporting $366.9 million in revenue, representing 32% year-over-year growth. This quarter reflects Samsara’s momentum and success in delivering innovation and a proven ROI for its customers, concluding the quarter with $1.54 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). The company also […]
Trailer Loading Automation Made Accessible
Automated trailer loading systems (ATLS) are often considered the domain of large-scale manufacturing facilities and distribution centres operating shuttle runs between a factory and warehouse. However, new solutions offering more cost and capability options and zero trailer modifications mean a much wider range of businesses stand to benefit – such as those operating in Direct-to-Consumer […]
Poor Visibility is Leading Cause of Fulfilment Chaos
A global fulfilment provider, driven by technology, for high growth omni-channel brands – investigated the most common issues that eCommerce retailers are facing in the current market regarding poor visibility in customer service. By analysing its own first-party customer service data, and highlighting commonalities and categories from 30,000+ tickets, over the last 12 months, the […]
SBO reports 12% revenue decline: Oil price drop and US trade dispute slow down oilfield equipment supplier
The Austrian oilfield equipment supplier SBO reported a 12% revenue decline to €129.2 million and a 13.3% drop in profit to €13 million in the first quarter of 2025. CEO Klaus Mader attributes this to low oil prices and uncertainties caused by the US tariff dispute. While industry investments are decreasing, SBO is strategically focusing […]
Using Affordable Green Electricity for a Win-Win Situation
Why so-called PPAs are the key to the energy transition for industry — and why Austria’s green power producer Enery is launching the Enery Marshall Plan for energy-intensive industries. To answer the question “What is a PPA?” one sentence suffices: “A PPA is a win-win situation.” A PPA, short for Power Purchase Agreement, is a […]
Safety Through Atmosphere: Inert Gases Protect Quality and Processes in Industry
Oxygen is essential for life but can become a hazard in industrial processes. Inerting protects against explosions, preserves product quality, and is now standard in numerous industries — from chemicals to food production to the storage of flammable materials. Oxygen is an important component of many industrial processes but can also pose significant risks. Quality […]
EU Defense Fund “Safe”: What the Billion-Euro Program Means for Austria’s Defense and Industry
The EU is investing up to 150 billion euros in joint defense through the new defense fund “Safe.” What does this mean for Austria? Between neutrality and security strategy, new opportunities arise for the economy and industry — ranging from weapons technology to tank manufacturing. The EU member states have agreed on a new financing […]
Rare Earths in Europe: The Raw Material Power of the Future?
Access to rare earth elements is becoming a geopolitical key issue. While China dominates the global market, Europe is intensifying its search for its own deposits. New discoveries in Scandinavia and exploration projects in Germany and Austria are strengthening the EU’s raw materials strategy. What spices are to the kitchen, rare earth elements are to […]
Autonomous AI Agents at Siemens: A New Boost for Industrial Automation?
With autonomous AI agents, Siemens aims to redefine industrial automation — machines that can think, decide, and act independently. But behind this technological progress lie major challenges: How autonomous should production be? And what role will humans play in the factory of the future? A closer look beyond the buzzwords — and at what’s truly […]