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We introduce the winners of the Mind Meets Metal competition by EMUGE-FRANKEN: Congratulations to KRATOS Precision GmbH for securing 3rd place from Windsbach in Franconia.

The VDMA economic survey for the third quarter of 2026 brings optimism. Individual customer industries are providing positive growth impulses for mechanical engineering. At the same time, the overall situation remains full of challenges, and the need for reform is significant.

Interesting video from EMUGE-FRANKEN with impressions, winners, and a clear statement from Managing Director Gerhard Knienieder.

In August, all key figures for incoming orders in mechanical engineering were declining. Overall, this resulted in a 5 percent decrease in orders - a setback after two months of order growth.

"EU must combat competition violations from China more effectively"

The mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany has started the second half of 2026 with a slight upward trend in the order books.

Geopolitical crises, tariffs, and weak demand in individual countries are collectively burdening foreign trade in mechanical engineering. Free trade agreements and a strong EU internal market remain important.

Stahlbau Heim reports in a video user report about the experiences with a 5-axis machining center C 32 U with adapted robotic system RS 1 from Hermle AG.

Positive snapshot, characterized by foreign business

Nice video about the machining of a rocking horse in EN AW-6082 (AlSiMgMn T 651) on a Hermle machining center C 650.

The machine manufacturing companies are still waiting for a significant revival in their order books. In May, they recorded a net order decline of 1 percent in real terms.

Mechanical engineering no longer expects growth for 2026

After a weak start to the year, order intake in mechanical engineering unexpectedly surged in March. Special effects were responsible, which do not indicate the beginning of a broad upswing.