INDUSTRY ROUNDUP

As a company with more than 145 years of heritage, Ganz Electric’s mission is to combine historical traditions and unique expertise with innovation through digitalization for all their solutions, products and services with the aim to support the electrification and the Net Zero Targets. What does “reliability” mean for your customers… Read more: TRADITION FOR INNOVATION: HOW GANZ COMBINES 200 YEARS OF HERITAGE WITH MODERN HIGH-VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS

EasyStrap helps customers maintain the health of their employees through a back-friendly and ergonomic strapping process. This means more satisfied employees and fewer sick days. The company helps companies to secure their products of consistent quality as well as quickly and easily on pallets. This matching charging unit fuse gives them… Read more: BUYING GUIDE. WHAT KEY FEATURES DIFFERENTIATE EASYSTRAP’S PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS IN THE MARKET? 

An intuitive, AI-powered cloud platform enabling engineers to navigate the Machinery Regulation, streamline documentation, and deliver compliance faster, smarter, and without complexity. Interview with Neil Frost, Co-Founder & Managing Director of CERTAIN GmbH. A brief description of the company and its activities. Neil Frost: CERTAIN is a technology company dedicated to simplifying… Read more: REINVENTING CE MARKING: HOW CERTAIN IS TURNING COMPLIANCE INTO A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

JUNKER Group develops, manufactures, and distributes high-precision grinding machines and powerful filtration technology. With more than 1,100 employees at 11 locations worldwide, the company develops technologies that drive industries forward – and have been setting new standards in mechanical and plant engineering for decades. Their solutions combine innovative strength, maximum speed,… Read more: JUNKER – PARTNER FOR PRECISION

GF Innovative Solutions is a German-based AI consultancy and implementation partner specializing in helping startups and SMEs unlock the real capabilities of artificial intelligence. The company bridges the gap between AI potential and practical implementation, covering both strategy and technical execution. Its mission is to close the gap between what AI… Read more: GF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, INDUSTRIAL KNOW-HOW MEETS DIGITAL DISRUPTION

Lighthouse Tech is a Swiss startup, founded as an optical industry spinoff. The company’s mission is to create a more inclusive world where people who are blind or have low vision can move confidently, make their own choices, and live life to the fullest.  The eyewear frame, made by Lighthouse Tech,… Read more: REDEFINING RELIABILITY. HOW DO LIGHTHOUSE TECH’S PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS TAKE CLIENT SATISFACTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Forlinx Embedded is a specialized designer and manufacturer of ARM-based embedded computing solutions. The company’s main product portfolio includes System-on-Modules (SoMs), Single Board Computers (SBCs), and industry-grade PCs. Forlinx maintains deep technical partnerships with top System-on-Chip vendors like NXP, Texas Instruments, Rockchip, and Allwinner to provide reliable hardware foundations for industrial… Read more: FORLINX EMBEDDED: POWERING NEXT-GEN EDGE AI WITH RUGGED, LONG-TERM ARM SOLUTIONS

Rubber degradation and decomposition caused by unavoidable exposure to ozone (O3) ultraviolet light (UV) and oxygen (O2) is a prime cause of premature and excessive wear damage and a major reduction in the performance and functional lifetime of rubber conveyor belts. If the rubber compound does not contain sufficient protective chemicals,… Read more: WHY NO RESISTANCE?

MISA-Vertriebs is a producer and wholesaler for the beverage industry, offering not only high-quality dispensing equipment but also branded point-of-sale designs, including columns, tap handles, and logo plates, even in small or exclusive quantities. As the European Superdealer for Flojet beverage pumps, MISA-Vertriebs also brings exclusive technical innovations to the market.… Read more: MISA-VERTRIEBS DRIVES INNOVATION IN BEVERAGE DISPENSING AND POS DESIGN

Elbtal Plastics is a German manufacturer with over 120 years of industrial heritage, specializing in high-performance technical membranes and engineered polymer films. Interview with Golan Oliel, CEO of Elbtal Plastics GmbH & Co. KG A brief description of the company and its activities. Golan Oliel: Our core competence lies in the development,… Read more: ELBTAL PLASTICS SETS GLOBAL STANDARD FOR PREMIUM REINFORCED SWIMMING POOL MEMBRANES

As power grids become more connected, the pressure on companies to secure industrial communication protocols is intensifying. Standards such as IEC 62351 are raising the cybersecurity bar, but in practice many engineering teams face a less visible problem. They do not have the right tools to properly test what they build.… Read more: HOW COMPANIES ARE USING AI TO CLOSE TESTING GAPS IN CRITICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS

Artificial intelligence dominates the conversation in manufacturing. Conferences, vendor briefings, and industry strategies all position AI as the next major leap in industrial productivity. But the reality inside factories is often very different. “AI does not fix poorly understood production systems,” says Niels Erik Wøhlk, Chief Revenue Officer at Wirtek. “It improves factories… Read more: OPINION: AI WILL NOT FIX MANUFACTURING UNLESS WE FIX THE FACTORY FIRST

Today, belt conveyor systems must adapt to a wide range of conditions – from freely configurable production lines to compact, highly integrated systems. This makes it all the more important to tailor the conveyor technology specifically to the respective integration and process requirements. Modular belt conveyors enable addressing diverse requirements and… Read more: BELT CONVEYOR SYSTEMS FOR DIFFERENT INTEGRATION REQUIREMENTS: A COMPARISON OF FLEXIBLE AND COMPACT SOLUTIONS

Since 2005, GR Technics has been the specialist in the production and rental of mobile lighting, camera masts, and energy solutions. GR Technics is a Business Partner of SFC-Energy AG, market leader in the field of fuel cells.  Interview with Xavier Van Mierloo, CEO of GR Technics. A brief description of… Read more: GR TECHNICS, 20 YEARS OF MAKING THE WORLD SAFER WITH MOBILE SECURITY AND LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

Italian construction machinery exports posted a total value in 2025 of approximately 3 billion 226 million euros, recording a slight downturn of 0.5% compared to the previous year. These results confirm the general stability of the sector, despite the challenges of international markets, global economic uncertainties, and trade tensions that continue… Read more: CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY, ITALIAN EXPORTS AT 3.2 BILLION EUROS IN 2025

In 2025, Italian exports in the sector remain stable (–0.5%). Growth in earthmoving machinery supports the sector, while global uncertainties and less dynamic demand weigh on performance. Positive signals come from some foreign markets, while the sector awaits the start of the 32nd edition of SaMoTer, the International Triennial Construction Machinery… Read more: CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY, ITALIAN EXPORTS IN 2025 REACH 3.2 BILLION EUROS

Carrières du Hainaut is the largest ornamental stone quarry in Europe and one of the most significant natural stone operations on the continent. Their site, located in Soignies in Belgium, covers more than 300 hectares of active quarrying area, making it not only an industrial operation of exceptional scale, but also… Read more: CARRIÈRES DU HAINAUT: EUROPE’S LARGEST ORNAMENTAL STONE QUARRY

Aurion Anlagentechnik GmbH was founded in 1996 and is located in Seligenstadt, next to Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Since beginning of 2025, the company has a second location in Berlin. The company’s main business is vacuum process systems for multiple applications like coating, surface activation, cleaning or dry etching. Beside complete coating systems,… Read more: AURION ANLAGENTECHNIK, DRIVING INNOVATION IN PLASMA TECHNOLOGY FOR OVER 20 YEARS

Targi Kielce in Poland has once again become the meeting centre for the agricultural industry. Over 500 exhibitors from 21 countries presented the latest solutions for farms, attracting nearly 80,000 visitors to the International Fair of Agricultural Techniques AGROTECH. Exhibitors highlighted strong, tangible interest in their offerings – with contracts for… Read more: NEARLY 80,000 PEOPLE AT THE AGROTECH EXPO IN KIELCE, POLAND. THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER MACHINES, CONTRACTS AND DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE  

eMobility Expo World Congress – MOW 2026 has concluded its third edition, consolidating Málaga as a hub and strategic gateway in southern Europe for sustainable, autonomous, electrified, connected, and safe mobility. Under the slogan “We are the future of eMobility,” the two-day event brought together 5,287 delegates and industry professionals from more than 34… Read more: EMOBILITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS 2026 CLOSES WITH 5,287 ATTENDEES AND STRENGTHENS EUROPE’S TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC AND DECARBONIZED MOBILITY

eMobility Expo World Congress – MOW 2026 sets out the roadmap towards sustainable and decarbonized mobility through the strategic combination of batteries, hydrogen and hybrid systems, with a focus on electrification and infrastructure innovation Battery electric vehicles are gaining ground in Europe, while traditional combustion vehicles are losing market share. According… Read more: EUROPE STEPS UP TRANSPORT ELECTRIFICATION WITH A GREENER OUTLOOK FOR 2035

ASMPT SMT Solutions is the global technology and market leader for solutions in the electronics manufacturing field. The company develops and sells machines, software and services for SMT production applications and helps electronics manufacturers make sustainable improvements with regard to their productivity, resilience, and return on investment. With its holistic approach… Read more: ASMPT SMT SOLUTIONS: GLOBAL LEADER DRIVING THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING

Meins is a Spanish company specialized in the design, manufacturing, and integration tailor-made prefabricated medium and high voltage electrical solutions for applications such as photovoltaic plants, battery system (BESS), wind power, electric vehicle charging infrastructures and data centers, as well as hybrid systems combining multiple technologies. Additionally, MEINS’ solutions are adapted… Read more: MEINS: DELIVERING MODULAR MEDIUM & HIGH VOLTAGE SOLUTIONS FOR A ELECTRIFIED FUTURE

BC3 Technologies is a medical device company focused on transforming how bleeding emergencies are managed outside of hospitals. The company develops and commercializes advanced hemostatic technologies designed to stop severe bleeding quickly and simply. Their flagship product, SEAL Hemostatic Wound Spray, delivers professional-grade bleeding control in a format that can be… Read more: BC3 TECHNOLOGIES REVOLUTIONIZES EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE

KLIMTOP by UBBAK is a manufacturer of crop storage solutions: cooling, ambient ventilation for potatoes and vegetables. The company’s mission is to provide agricultural and agri‑food industry stakeholders, internationally, with sustainable and high‑performance solutions for the long‑term storage of root vegetables and cereals. Their solutions ensure product quality while protecting the… Read more: KLIMTOP, DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER OF CROP STORAGE SOLUTIONS

KK Group is a global technology partner that supports customers in electrifying and decarbonising their operations at scale. With more than four decades of engineering experience, the company designs, manufactures and services integrated systems within power and control, cooling, and monitoring technologies. Interview with Johnny Nymann Stephansen, Chief Technology Officer at… Read more: KK GROUP STRENGTHENS ITS GLOBAL POSITION IN ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS

With the newly developed RB4020 and RB5025 multi-track roller conveyors, Montech AG is expanding its conveyor range with powerful solutions for applications with high throughput requirements and parallel material flows in compact system layouts. The systems allow simultaneous transport of multiple product streams and enable increased capacity later. Multi-track roller conveyors consist… Read more: FOR PARALLEL MATERIAL FLOWS AND HIGH THROUGHPUTS IN LOGISTICS AND PRODUCTION. NEW MULTI-TRACK ROLLER CONVEYORS FROM MONTECH

Abance Engineering is a naval engineering company founded in Spain in 1994. With a team of 180 professionals, including engineers, designers and drafters, the company specializes in production-oriented detailed engineering for civil vessels, naval defense ships, submarines and offshore projects. Brief description of the company and its activities. Our mission is… Read more: From Design to Production: Engineering Solutions for Complex Naval Programs

In today’s industrial landscape, reliability is no longer limited to product durability. It is about precision, compliance, punctuality, and the confidence that equipment will perform flawlessly especially in demanding context such as the pharma industry. At TEC-SIM srl, reliability is not a claim – it is a corporate culture built on three… Read more: REDEFINING RELIABILITY: HOW TEC-SIM TAKES CLIENT SATISFACTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Idle projects. Stockpiled waste. Escalating costs. At Samoter 2026, MB Crusher presents a concrete, field-proven solution: eliminate waste, eliminate downtime, and take back control of your jobsite. With two dedicated exhibition areas, MB Crusher goes beyond the traditional stand concept. These are live working environments where visitors can see, touch and… Read more: TWO LOCATIONS. ONE GOAL: DEMONSTRATING WHAT A TRULY EFFICIENT JOBSITE LOOKS LIKE

The networking event organized by Veronafiere welcomed exhibitors and journalists from the Italian and international trade press to preview innovations and technologies in the construction sector as part of the run-up to the 32nd SaMoTer scheduled in Verona. 6-9 May 2026. The SaMoTer B2Press event was held on Friday 13th March, the exclusive… Read more: RUN-UP TO SAMOTER 2026: 32 JOURNALISTS FROM 12 COUNTRIES ATTEND B2PRESS

Incipientus develops non-invasive, in-line rheology and flow imaging solutions that give manufacturers real-time process insight, without disrupting production. Interview with Johan Wiklund, CEO of Incipientus. A brief description of the company and its activities. Johan Wiklund: Incipientus develops smart, non-invasive sensor systems that transform raw industrial data into real‑time, actionable intelligence. Our… Read more: INCIPIENTUS – TOUCH-FREE PROCESS DATA FOR BETTER PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE

MICHEL ITC is a specialized technology partner founded in the early 1989, focused on delivering customized Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions and advanced display systems. With a team of 15-25 skilled professionals, they serve as a strategic supplier to OEMs and manufacturers who require precisely engineered interface solutions that go beyond standard… Read more: MICHEL ITC COMBINES ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING TO DELIVER ADVANCED HMI AND LABELLING SYSTEMS

SECO/WARWICK has signed a contract to supply a vacuum furnace with gas cooling up to 6 bar abs. for one of the leading manufacturers from Central Europe. The partner, who had previously used SECO/WARWICK vacuum metallurgy technology, decided to expand their machine park in connection with the intensive development of a new activity… Read more: A PARTNER FROM THE AVIATION INDUSTRY IS INVESTING IN A SECO/WARWICK VACUUM FURNACE – THE NEW 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT IS GAINING MOMENTUM

Retech, a SECO/WARWICK Group company, is expanding its toll melting, atomizing, and casting services to meet increasing demand across industries such as aerospace, medical, defense and semiconductors. Retech is best known for designing and building custom systems for other companies, but it also maintains a suite of operational equipment at its… Read more: RETECH EXPANDS TOLLING SERVICES IN MELTING, ATOMIZING, AND CASTING

PowerPhotonic is a specialist developer and manufacturer of wafer-scale freeform optics designed to enhance the performance of advanced laser systems. Drawing on more than two decades of research and engineering expertise, the company combines proprietary design and manufacturing technologies to deliver high-precision optical components that help accelerate the development of next-generation… Read more: POWERPHOTONIC, PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF OPTICAL PERFORMANCE