Innovation – Developing disruptive ideas
Questioning the status quo, deliberately “producing accidents”, deliberately turning existing conventions on their head – finding innovative solutions with new methods.
Event reports
AI in production
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in production processes. For example, work instructions for assembly can be created on the basis of 3D CAD models.
QM-Corner: Update on the ISO 9001 revision
The QM Corner stands for one topic, one hour and one virtual event. The third session of the established format dealt with the current status of the revision of ISO 9001.
Securing skilled workers through continuing vocational training
The shortage of skilled workers is becoming increasingly urgent. In-company further training and qualification of the company’s own workforce can be decisive building blocks in keeping a company competitive.
Salaries in mechanical and plant engineering
Salaries continue to play a central role in personnel development – the new VDMA Salary Study 2023/2024 presents salaries in 160 positions tailored to the mechanical engineering sector.
Innovation culture
Which leadership behavior promotes the culture of innovation in a company the most? Which cultural elements play which role in the company?
New approaches to recruiting young talent
The shortage of skilled workers, increasing innovative strength and passing on know-how and tradition are just some of the reasons why new approaches to recruiting young trainees are necessary.
ESPR: Impact on mechanical and plant engineering
The new Ecodesign Regulation aims to regulate products sustainably throughout their entire life cycle – the mechanical and plant engineering sector will be directly affected by this.
Opportunities of the circular economy for mechanical and plant engineering
The circular economy is one of the key areas of transformation with opportunities as an enabler for mechanical and plant engineering. The kick-off event presented selected business models.
Current challenges in sales in 2024
Promoting and challenging players in sales, new AI tools, resource efficiency in volatile markets, online marketing, etc. – many aspects currently need to be considered in sales strategy and organization.