For decades, “German Engineering” meant something very clear: precision, reliability, machines that simply don’t break. It became almost a global brand on its own — and honestly, still is in many areas. But the world has shifted. Software is eating…
For a long time, AI has lived mostly in the digital world. Forecasts, recommendations, optimizations, dashboards. Useful, often impressive — but still separated from the physical reality where work actually happens. Physical AI marks a shift. It describes AI systems…
Commentary on “The AI Layoff Trap” by Hemenway Falk & Tsoukalas (2026) This blog post is a commentary on the recent working paper “The AI Layoff Trap” by Brett Hemenway Falk and Gerry Tsoukalas.The paper makes a provocative and deeply…
Digital Twins have moved far beyond buzzword status in manufacturing.What was once a visionary concept is now being applied—selectively and pragmatically—by industry leaders. Yet despite impressive lighthouse projects, Digital Twins have not become a universal operating standard. Their impact varies…
Manufacturing is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While machines, robots, and automation have advanced rapidly, the software architectures behind factories often remain fragmented, rigid, and tightly coupled. This mismatch has become one of the main barriers to scalability, resilience, and real…
In early 2026, OpenClaw went from a niche open‑source project to one of the most talked‑about AI agent frameworks almost overnight. Surpassing long‑established projects on GitHub, it triggered excitement, experimentation—and concern—across the tech and enterprise community. But what exactly is…
In the previous article, we took a look at the leading manufacturers of humanoid robots. For me personally, Unitree Robotics stands out. In this article, we will therefore take a closer look at this Chinese company. If Boston Dynamics represents…
A Technical Reality Check on the State of Humanoid Robots in 2026 For decades, humanoid robots were the most compelling promise in robotics—and the most persistent disappointment. Impressive demos, viral videos, and breathtaking acrobatics rarely translated into systems that could…
Digitalization in manufacturing—often referred to as Industry 4.0—is widely seen as a key driver of future competitiveness for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Yet despite rapid technological progress, the reality on the ground is more nuanced: there remains a noticeable…