VDMA - Situation in Mechanical Engineering in the 3rd Quarter
The mood in mechanical and plant engineering has further deteriorated in the third quarter, and the outlook has noticeably worsened. In addition to the trade conflict, the weakness in key customer sectors is increasingly taking its toll.
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What started as an improvisation with a lightweight robot is now running with the automation of HERMLE: PAWA-Tech shows why switching to professional equipment is worthwhile.
Order intake in mechanical engineering July 2025
The slight easing in the order books in July is not a trend reversal: The hoped-for dynamism in investments in mechanical engineering is still lacking. Therefore, the promised relief must come in the autumn.
Order intake in mechanical engineering May 2025
The order intake in May was a pleasant surprise - albeit on a weak year-on-year basis. Overall, companies have recorded a slight increase in orders this year so far, but global uncertainty remains high.
Order intake in mechanical engineering April 2025
The order intakes in mechanical engineering decreased by a real 6 percent in April compared to the previous year. An expected dampener, given the uncertainty caused by US tariff policy.
Video Tip: CHIRON Open House 2025
The CHIRON Group has released an aftermovie for the OPEN HOUSE 2025.
Video Tip: The HERMLE Robot System RS 2 GEN2
HERMLE has further developed the robot system RS 2. With the RS 2 robot system in GEN2 version, HERMLE AG is taking automation to a new level.
Order intake in mechanical engineering March 2025
The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an order increase of a total of 4 percent - it was the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with a pleasing order increase of 4 percent.
Video Tip: The New Products from ZCC-CT Europe
ZCC-CT Europe presents the product innovations 03/2025 in a video directly in action.
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Video by the INDEX Group on the further development of manufacturing technology HDT (High Dynamic Turning 2.0)
Video Tip: Function of a Flat Body Flange Mandrel
In an explanatory video, RINGSPANN demonstrates the function of its flat body flange mandrel.
Order intake in mechanical engineering February 2025
In February, the order books in mechanical engineering unexpectedly filled up by a real 8 percent. Part of this increase is due to large-scale business, and part is due to component business.
Order intake in mechanical engineering January 2025
In January, mechanical engineering also recorded a slight decline in orders. Foreign orders had a stabilizing effect, while the order volume in the domestic market is a cause for concern.
Video Tip: FRANKEN Pagoda (Christmas Tree) Form Milling Cutter
With an interesting product video, EMUGE FRANKEN presents the working process of the pagoda milling tool in Christmas tree shape.