Keyword: Economy
Machine production – weaker in 2026 – growth expected for 2027
The VDMA expects that production in the machinery sector will likely shrink by a real 2 percent in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline. For 2027, a real production increase of 3 percent is anticipated.
Machine tool construction confirms upward trend
Order intake in machine tool construction grows by 12 percent in the second quarter
Order Intake Mechanical Engineering July 2026
The mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany has started the second half of 2026 with a slight upward trend in the order books.
VDMA – Export Balance of Mechanical Engineering Baden-Württemberg
The mechanical engineering companies from Baden-Württemberg were able to stabilize their exports slightly by the end of the first half of 2026.
US Manufacturing in June 2026
USA with an increase of 36.0% in order intake
HERMLE 2026 on an expansion course
The machine factory Berthold HERMLE AG has developed well in the first five months of 2026.
Order intake mechanical engineering April 2026
For the machinery and plant engineering sector in Germany, April showed a mixed picture. Foreign demand is positive, while domestic demand is declining. Political action is needed to create better conditions at the location in Germany.
US Manufacturing in February 2026
The dynamics of machine demand from the end of 2025 in US manufacturing technology continues in the first two months of 2026
Order intake in mechanical engineering in February 2026
The order intake in mechanical engineering has once again declined in February, and the mood of the companies is deteriorating. However, hope for a timid economic recovery remains.
Order intake in mechanical engineering in January 2026
The start of the year was disappointing, with mechanical engineering recording a 6 percent decrease in orders in January. The war in the Gulf region brings new uncertainty and burdens.