Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today that its ‘Design for the Circular Economy (Sustainable Operations pathway)’ microcredential has been recognized by ABET, an ISO 9001 certified quality assurance agency responsible for the accreditation of STEM academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of student learning that supports excellence in education worldwide.
A life without surfactants? It might be possible, but it would be quite dirty and greasy. Surfactants are among the most important and most frequently used chemicals because they can mix water and oil, form foam, and dissolve dirt. The latest market report by Ceresana shows that surfactants are currently sold worldwide for more than USD 49 billion per year.
Technology plays a key role in customer relations and workflows in retail these days. This is why retail is increasingly becoming a target for cyberattacks and cyber criminals. According to a study by KPMG dating back to 2023, 78% of retailers have registered a rise in cyberattacks, which illustrates the high risk.
What was foreshadowed at the beginning of the year will become a bitter reality in the late summer of 2024. Many robot integrators are struggling to survive. IBK-Ingenieurconsulting from Hannover had to file for bankruptcy in June, as did Marc Engineering, while some were able to find an investor again – but mostly from local networks.
The print industry in Germany counts a total of 8,700 trainees. But the training and skilled labour situation is placing increased pressure on this sector with a workforce totalling 110,00 employees. Some 75% of the industry’s 7,000 companies state they are facing major challenges due to skilled labour shortages.[1] Nor can all apprenticeship posts be filled.
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