Future strategy: How plant and machinery manufacturers (should) deal with raw material shortages Rising energy prices, interruptions in supply chains and the increasing shortage of raw materials are driving up production costs in plant and mechanical engineering. What can companies do to cut costs and make optimum use of their capacities? We explain why previous…
Sustainable industry – 6 steps to a more sustainable production We all have to take ecological responsibility. In this article, we will show you how industrial production can become more sustainable using 6 effective measures. Industrial manufacturing is not at the spearhead of the sustainability movement. But in the face of alarming climate change, politicians,…
5 factors for choosing the right machine and plant builder Technological progress is bringing completely new possibilities to industrial manufacturing. But it is not only the number of processes that has increased. Sustainability demands and global crises are also changing companies’ priorities when it comes to selecting suitable machines and machine builders. What should decision-makers…
Pros and cons: choosing international or local suppliers? With the right international supplier, automotive manufacturers can save considerable costs. However, the Corona pandemic vividly demonstrated how quickly global supply chains can falter. Should companies work with local suppliers after all? An analysis. What makes a good supplier The free market and globalization have made it…
Drive shaft Lightweight construction is the key to the optimum drive shaft The drive shaft is the dynamic connection between the transmission and the drive wheels. Being part of the drive train, it is here that the torque is transferred from the transmission to the wheels. The potential of cold forming for drive shafts Cold…
