AI in the SME sector
New survey by reichelt elektronik sheds light on the use of AI in medium-sized industrial companies Numerous providers at Hannover Messe are currently impressing visitors with the capabilities of their AI solutions. While artificial intelligence still had the reputation of being a fad in recent years, it has finally arrived in European industry in 2025 […]
Forgotten supply chain challenge?
High energy costs, declining economic forecasts and the difficult situation on the global market have dominated the discourse in recent months. Supply chain congestion has not been a major topic. So, has the situation for suppliers recovered in 2024? The figures in reichelt elektronik’s latest supply chain report show that supply chains are still far […]
The comfort and joy of living with technology – smart home devices making life easier for Europeans
A survey by reichelt elektronik proves: Smart home products can be an integral part of everyday life – and convenience is at least as important as practicality In a representative survey by reichelt elektronik on the popularity of smart home devices in Europe, consumers reveal whether, why, and in which areas of the home they […]
Automation on the rise: European industrial companies believe in innovative strength
A new survey by reichelt elektronik sheds light on the current status and potential of technologies such as AI, ML, big data, robotics and IoT and their use in European industrial companies. Automation as a universal solution for the industry in Europe? Yes! Many European companies in the industrial sector (60%) believe that production will […]
Turning a little into a lot – digitalisation in Europe’s industry
The new report published by reichelt elektronik looks at the current state of digitalisation and asks about the status quo in European countries. The majority of European industrial companies are already benefiting greatly from digitalisation projects. But a closer look shows: The conditions are often not as favourable as the companies themselves would like to […]
European industry continues on its path unwaveringly
The latest supply chain report by reichelt elektronik provides surprising insights into supply chain issues of the past three years Sande, Germany, 6th November 2023 – Shortages of spare parts and chaos within supply chains have long become part of everyday life for European industries. Hopes that markets and supply chains will relax have faded. […]
Layers, rather than the radiators: Europeans prepare themselves for shivering through another winter
Survey shows: Europeans still want to save on energy, even though their concerns about energy policy restrictions have actually increased compared to last year. Sande, Germany, 8. September 2023 – A bill to phase out gas and oil heating, energy prices, and the lifetime of nuclear power plants… No other topic featured as many controversial […]
German companies want better data transmission
A study by reichelt elektronik shows: Reliable connection standards are the basis, but faster protocols like 5G are gaining popularity Sande, Germany, July 2023 – Automated production lines, driverless transport systems and human-machine or machine-to-machine communication all rely on smooth data transmission – and ideally work in real time. In terms of connectivity standards, are […]
Caught between success and frustrations: European industry growing tired of energy saving?
A recent survey by reichelt elektronik shows: The industrial sector of Europe invests a lot – but companies also see themselves under great pressure Energy saving measures: Hardly any other topic has been discussed more often and more controversially since last fall. Federal States and municipalities set ambitious goals and technologies such as heat pumps […]
How digital are small businesses?
There are approximately 2.4 million small businesses (up to 50 employees) in Germany. Many of these companies – whether they are family-run businesses or start-ups – come from a variety of industries and thus represent a diverse spectrum of German entrepreneurship. How do they feel about digitalization? reichelt elektronik surveyed 500 of these companies in Germany to get a feel for the atmosphere among these businesses.
