Challenges for mechanical engineering:

• The mechanical engineering industry is an important pillar of the economy that must constantly adapt to new market conditions, technological developments and social requirements. Some of the challenges facing the industry in the near future include:
• The increasing demand for customised system and integration solutions that require a high degree of flexibility, innovation and quality
• The shift in demand to non-European countries, which requires greater internationalisation, adaptation to local standards and competitiveness
• The growing importance of aftersales and service, which requires greater customer loyalty, digital networking and service quality
• Increasing competition from new market players, which requires constant improvement, differentiation and branding
• The decarbonisation of industry, which requires a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, an increase in energy efficiency and the use of renewable energies
• The shortage of skilled labour, which requires better education and training, a more attractive profession and greater involvement of women and migrants
• Material shortages and rising energy costs, which require optimisation of material and energy use, a search for alternative raw materials and a reduction in dependence on imports
• The digitalisation of processes and products, which requires greater automation, networking, data analysis and artificial intelligence
• The political guidelines and regulations that require compliance with environmental, social and safety standards, consideration of geopolitical risks and co-design of political framework conditions

In order to successfully meet these challenges, the mechanical engineering sector must play to its strengths, overcome its weaknesses, exploit its opportunities and minimise its risks.

You can rely on our many years of experience, our technical expertise, our innovative strength and our customer focus. The mechanical engineering sector has the potential to continue playing a leading role in global industry in the future if it embraces change and actively shapes the future.