The mechanical and plant engineering industry is facing new challenges: Legislative changes, political decisions and recent court rulings are changing the employment law framework and presenting companies with new challenges.
The event highlighted central funding programs at federal level and showed how companies can receive targeted support for innovation projects.
The web seminar “Lean in Practice” used a digital tour of ITA’s smart factory to show how lean methods can measurably improve production processes and help to avoid waste in the long term.
Despite persistently high levels of sick leave in the mechanical and plant engineering sector, the event analyzed current developments and discussed possible courses of action.
The QM Corner showed how companies can minimize liability risks under the new EU Product Liability Directive and make processes future-proof.
Since August 2025, the EU Battery Regulation has brought with it new obligations in the context of extended producer responsibility. The new requirements were highlighted and discussed.
In the exchange of experiences, the topic of AI in the company was discussed from safe application to strategic implementation.
The QM Corner showed how companies can become more successful with systematic opportunity and risk management in accordance with ISO 9001.
The new EU packaging regulation (PPWR) brings with it far-reaching requirements for mechanical and plant engineering.
Twin transformation in mechanical and plant engineering: How digitalization and sustainability together enable new business models and make the industry fit for the future.
