Two industrial communications groups, the SPE Industrial Partner Network and the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance, have merged to collaborate on Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of SPE, which simplifies industrial automation by reducing cabling costs and improving efficiency. The groups will coordinate efforts to promote SPE globally, with joint events planned for 2025.

A boost in production and sales of electric cars has injected cautious optimism into Germany's automotive industry, with production volumes at German car plants rising to 340,800 units in January 2025, and one-in-three German-manufactured cars being electric, with 1.35 million EVs produced in 2024. The national automotive industry association, VDA, reported a 53.5% increase in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) registered in January 2025 compared to January 2024. Hybrid cars are also gaining ground. Corporate fleets, particularly in Germany, could drive demand increases. The European Commission has proposed a new law to boost the electrification of corporate fleets, with significant potential in Germany and France. The far-right Alternative for Germany does not support government subsidies for electromobility.

The Asia Pacific Digital Servo Motors and Drives Market is experiencing significant growth, with a projected CAGR of 5.8% from 2023 to 2030, reaching a market value of $5.5 billion by 2030. Major companies in this industry include ABB, ADVANCED Motion Controls, Aerotech, Allied Motion, Inc., Applied Motion Products Inc., Beckhoff Automation, Bosch Rexroth Corporation, Danfoss, Delta Electronics, Inc., Elmo Motion Control Ltd., Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., KEB Automation, Kollmorgen, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, and YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION.

At Fakuma 2023, a new application showcasing in-mould labelling (IML) technology was introduced, demonstrating its potential for precision and added value in the medical sector and pharmaceutical industry. The project involved Arburg (injection moulding machine), Beck (automation), KEBO (mould), MCC/Verstraete (label), and Intravis (camera inspection). This innovative IML concept enables precise, space-saving, and cost-efficient production of IML products, reducing rejects by a factor of 10 and ensuring 100% traceability.

This article discusses growth companies with high insider ownership on Chinese exchanges, highlighting their potential resilience and strategic navigation in uncertain times. The article provides a list of 10 top growth companies with high insider ownership, including KEBODA TECHNOLOGY, Suzhou Sunmun Technology, Zhejiang Songyuan Automotive Safety Systems, Arctech Solar Holding, Sineng Electric, Anhui Huaheng Biotechnology, UTour Group, Xi'an Sinofuse Electric, Jilin University Zhengyuan Information Technologies, and Offcn Education Technology.