19/03/2024
According to a survey conducted by the VAA (Verband angestellter Akademiker und leitender Angestellter der chemischen Industrie e.V.) and DECHEMA, the future prospects of the chemical-pharmaceutical industry in Germany are extremely bleak under the current industrial policy framework conditions.19/03/2024
Last week, the EU Parliament voted on the AI Act, which provides for comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence in Europe. In a press release, Bitkom President Dr Ralf Wintergerst commented on this topic and criticised the fact that companies could have less freedom to innovate.18/03/2024
CG Drives & Automation plans to launch new modular inverter modules for hydrogen systems and fuel cell applications. Their advantages are low harmonics and high adaptability. Converters are an important component of hydrogen production, as they convert electrical energy from the grid or renewable sources into the voltage and frequency required for electrolysis.18/03/2024
The Augsburg-based MAN subsidiary H-Tec Systems is supplying four electrolysers (total capacity 4 MW) to the North Frisian cooperative Grenzland Bürgerenergie eG. They will be used to produce up to 2 tons of hydrogen per day for regional companies near the Danish border.18/03/2024
The gas storage operator Uniper Energy Storage has completed the first operating phase of HyStorage. On March 12, the company presented the interim results of its research project on the suitability of pore storage facilities for hydrogen storage at the Bierwang storage station.15/03/2024
Last year, the Sensors & Measurement sector recorded a 6% increase in sales compared to the previous year. However, AMA members recorded a 6% drop in sales in the fourth quarter compared to the previous quarter, accompanied by a 3% decline in incoming orders.15/03/2024
Digitalisation is proving to be a decisive factor for the resilience of companies in times of crisis. A global survey shows that 80% of companies in the USA, Japan and Europe are affected by current crises. The industry is responding by increasingly focusing on digitalisation and IT modernisation.12/03/2024
The industrial valves sector performed well in 2023 despite adverse conditions. After a pleasing start to the year, however, the outlook became increasingly gloomy over the course of 2023. Overall, a nominal increase in turnover of 3% was achieved.12/03/2024
In the latest issue of "IAD - Industriearmaturen & Dichtungstechnik", NRW Minister of Economic Affairs Mona Neubaur calls for further measures to continue supporting German industry in the current tense economic situation.12/03/2024
Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA has added an explosion-proof version to its successful PROFOX actuator series.