Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- LaserPecker will unveil its U1 UV laser engraver at IFA 2026 in Berlin, offering 5W and 10W laser source configurations aimed at solving a long-standing industry problem: precise autofocus and positioning on transparent materials like glass and crystal.

10W UV source enables glass cutting and deeper engraving

The U1's 10W UV laser variant is built to cut glass and engrave at greater depth while maintaining cold-processing precision across a range of materials, according to the company.

Osnabrück – September 08, 2026 -- Volkswagen's cost-cutting program will not be enough to pull the automaker out of its crisis, according to Stefan Bratzel, director of the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) in Bergisch Gladbach. "Savings alone will not save Volkswagen," Bratzel told the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (NOZ).

Stuttgart – September 08, 2026 -- HiKOKI, part of KOKI Group, unveiled a new generation of cordless nailers for Europe that eliminate gas cartridges, hoses and compressors while matching pneumatic-tool firing speed and driving force. The three-model lineup will reach independent tool distributors from November 2026, with pricing and configurations varying by country.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Frore Systems and Lenovo unveiled the AeroBlade concept notebook, an ultra-slim, silent laptop powered by the Lenovo Active Flow thermal solution built on Frore's AirJet solid-state cooling technology, at the Lenovo Innovation World '26 event in Berlin, Germany.

Frankfurt/Main – September 08, 2026 -- Germany's fertilizer industry association IVA has warned that a planned flat-rate hectare premium for EU fertilizer aid will not drive the early purchasing decisions farms need to secure supply for spring 2026.

Bad Mergentheim, Germany – September 08, 2026 -- BARTEC has launched its Ex de Modular Energy Distribution Panel Series, a hazardous-area power distribution platform that delivers up to five times greater cost efficiency than conventional Ex d solutions while cutting engineering and installation effort.

Stuttgart – September 08, 2026 -- HiKOKI, a KOKI Group company, has unveiled a next-generation cordless nail gun platform for the European market that delivers pneumatic-level firing speed without gas cartridges, hoses or compressors, with full availability planned for November 2026.

Stuttgart – September 08, 2026 -- HiKOKI, a member of the KOKI Group, unveiled a new generation of cordless framing nailers for the European market that fire up to 5.0 nails per second while eliminating hoses, compressors and gas cartridges entirely.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- EverProX Technologies Munich GmbH, under its Silicon Line brand, has launched the MSDL 20G chipset, extending MIPI D-PHY camera connectivity to tens of meters while consuming less than 100 mW per 10 Gbps link.

Inning am Ammersee – September 08, 2026 -- The Rolf Doetsch entrepreneurial family has introduced RD UNIQUE PLACES, a new umbrella brand designed to unify its expanding portfolio of hotels, restaurants and experiential venues that has grown beyond its original PURS Fine Hotels & Restaurants business.