Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): DHL Express launches green air freight at Paris CDG airport
Partnership with TotalEnergies: DHL brings sustainable aviation fuel to Paris DHL Express brings sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Together with TotalEnergies, the express delivery service provider has secured five million liters of SAF. This saves around 11,800 tons of CO₂ annually and drives further decarbonization in the air and on the ground. Leaders in […]
AI meets industrial robots: The KARL project at the University of Paderborn
Sustainable and practical: How students teach robots to learn With the „KARL“ project of the University of Paderborn, students and research teams are taking matters into their own hands: They have refurbished two decommissioned industrial robots at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute. The machines are now serving as experimental subjects, where students can directly try modern artificial intelligence and learnable control systems in practice. […]
Independent testing structure for Frontier AI
TÜV organizations demand national and international security infrastructure Before extremely powerful AI models are released to the market, they should be tested for their safety by independent authorities. This is what the TÜV association and the TÜV AI.Lab demand. To preserve Europe’s digital sovereignty, the organizations propose using the German AI Security Institute (AISI) in partnership with independent testing organizations as a supervisory authority. Additionally, the organizations […]
Chinese AI on the rise: How Beijing is conquering the European market
Why companies need to rethink and what risks lie ahead A new study by the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung shows that Chinese AI models like DeepSeek or Alibaba are rapidly conquering the European developer market. On the developer platform OpenRouter, their market share in Germany rose to 61 percent in 2026. The reason for this is extremely low prices with virtually equal performance. However, experts warn of new […]
Transformation index Germany: Why the change is stalling
PwC study TRAX: Every second company fails to implement Deutsche executives know exactly how high the pressure to adapt is due to digitalization, geopolitical tensions, and the shortage of skilled workers. The real problem lies in implementation: According to the new „Transformation Index Germany“ (TRAX) from PwC, every second company in Germany suffers from a severe implementation deficit. Success is no longer determined […]
Multi-robot systems: How AI replaces rigid interfaces
Heterogeneous systems: How AI bridges the understanding gap When drones, autonomous forklifts, and stationary grippers work together in logistics or production, the collaboration usually ends in incompatible software architectures. Classic interfaces fail to connect heterogeneous systems flexibly. Large AI models for language, image processing, and logic bridge this gap: they enable machines to perform work tasks in their respective […]
DHL Supply Chain: Strong foundation for logistics center in Apolda
Million-dollar investment for Thuringian high-tech industries and up to 120 new jobs DHL Supply Chain continues to expand its presence in Thuringia: With the traditional groundbreaking ceremony, the logistics service provider marked a key milestone for its new logistics center in Apolda. By the planned commissioning in March 2027, nearly 27,000 square meters of warehouse space will be created there, tailored to the requirements of regional markets […]
Up to 15 percent less diesel: How fleets save time without losing efficiency
High fuel prices are putting transport and bus companies under sustained pressure. A practical training session conducted by SBS Fleet-Competence shows that diesel consumption can be reduced by up to 15 percent – without delaying tours. Using digital measurement technology directly in the familiar truck or bus, the training company demonstrates that anticipatory driving does not require time, but does reduce operating costs […]
AI attacks are increasing sharply at German companies
Artificial intelligence has drastically intensified the threat landscape in cyberspace, yet German companies are reacting far too slowly. While attackers are using AI for automated scripts, deepfakes, and phishing, most companies lack emergency procedures and organizational protection concepts. Key facts: AI attacks at a glance: High impact: Every sixth German company (17) has already % reported confirmed incidents or suspected cases […]
New logistics and training center from Panattoni and Rheinmetall
Panattoni and Rheinmetall are constructing a large logistics and training center for the defense sector at the former Kassel-Calden airport. The project is part of the new „Defence Hub Nordhessen“, in which the state of Hesse and Rheinmetall are investing a three-digit million-euro sum to develop the region into a center for modern military technology. Key Facts Logistics Center Panattoni and Rheinmetall: Project partners: Panattoni Germany […]