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 […]
Siemens Defies Protectionism but Warns of Decline in Investment
Despite millions in costs from Trump’s U.S. tariffs, Siemens remains calm — but the global investment climate is suffering. CEO Roland Busch sees growing risks, especially for export-driven sectors such as mechanical engineering and the automotive industry. The tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are leaving the Munich-based technology group Siemens largely unfazed. According […]
Bosch Austria with Lower Revenue: Between Setback and a New Start into the Future
Bosch Austria is experiencing a significant drop in revenue in 2024.But instead of pulling back, the company is boldly pushing ahead with future-oriented initiatives — investing in hydrogen technology, climate-friendly heat pumps, and innovative developments. The weakening economy has also left its mark on Bosch Austria. The technology group reported a turnover of €1.25 billion […]
Pitacs Enhances ecommerce with ERP & WMS
Heating products and electrical cable distributor Pitacs Ltd has selected Forterro’s ERP and Warehouse Management Solution, Orderwise Cloud, to drive automation, improve operational efficiency, enhance ecommerce and support the next stage of the company’s digital transformation. Founded in 1990, Pitacs is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and distributors of heating products and electrical cables, […]
Barilla Pasta’s Supply Chain Evolution
If you’ve ever walked through the pasta aisle of your local supermarket, chances are you’ve come across Barilla, the world’s largest pasta manufacturer. Known for its premium-quality pasta, sauces, and Italian culinary products, Barilla has built a global reputation for excellence since its founding in Parma, Italy, in 1877. Following the reorganisation of its logistics […]
Smarter way to Label Dynamic Warehouses
There’s a new warehouse labelling innovation in town: Drytack. It’s a reusable, residue-free alternative to traditional adhesive and magnetic labels – and it is already making waves in warehousing. Championing the Drytack technology in the UK and across Europe is Inotec. To anyone familiar with the labelling specialist, this should come as no surprise. While […]
Greek Delivery Firm Digitizes Last-Mile Operations
Svuum, one of the fastest-growing last-mile delivery companies in Greece, has partnered with FarEye, a global last-mile platform, to digitize and optimize its operations. The result? A 50% reduction in operational costs, 95% first-attempt delivery rate, and 3 million successful orders in just four years. From control towers and route optimization to customer experience, this […]