

Digitalization and automation continue to drive mechanical engineering forward - and with them, the requirements for functional safety and cyber security are increasing. For automation engineers, this means that machine safety is becoming a holistic concept.

Ad van de Noort has taken over the position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) EMEA at the Lapp Group as of January 1, 2026.

Lünnemann took up the position on January 1, 2026 and brings with him over 20 years of international experience in the lighting, automotive and display industries.

Unemployment in IT and engineering professions rose by 17.6 percent, while the total number of vacancies fell by 23 percent to 99,470.

Managing Director Marc Luksch emphasizes that the future of connection technology lies in the integration of ready-to-connect systems.