Transforming Industries

In part 3 of our review on industrial tech in 2025, Sebastián and I switch roles and Sebastián is “grilling” me with his questions. After we have looked at fundamental technology trends that shaped the industrial tech landscape in 2025 (and will do so going forward), we discuss the major M&A themes and trends that drove industrial tech transactions in 2025, specifically: - The increasing impor...

In part 2 of our 2025 review, Sebastián and myself finally look at the trend that dominated the headlines and discussions around industrial tech in 2025 – Industrial AI. We take a closer look at: -       Remarkable trends and impressions from 2025 fairs, conferences, etc. -       The development of AI in industrial software and automation -       Recent AI initiatives of large automation vendors a...

After a one-year break, the Transforming Industries Podcast is back with a three-part Industrial Tech Quarterly Episode, discussing major technology and M&A trends of 2025 –joined by my co-host in in this format, Sebastián Trolli, from Frost & Sullivan. In part 1 of our review, we look at three foundational trends – our “Hidden Champions” of 2025 – that, beyond the spotlight on Industrial...

New year, new format! In addition to the known interview format, together with my co-host Sebastián Trolli, we will start the “Industrial Tech Quarterly”. In the first episode of Transforming Industries, Sebastián and I talked about the trillion-dollar opportunity of industrial tech. Going forward, we will address this highly fragmented, competitive and innovative market and technology landscape o...

Fehlendes Know-how, Fachkräftemangel, Entwicklungsrückstand – für viele Industrie- und Maschinenbauunternehmen ist die Umsetzung digitaler Geschäftsmodelle und deren Skalierung nur über externe Lösungen möglich. Da stellt sich die Frage: Kooperation oder Zukauf? Oder doch ein Joint Venture? Wo die Vorteile und Herausforderungen der einzelnen Optionen insbesondere auch aus rechtlicher und vertragli...

Welchen Impact auf Financial Performance und Wertentwicklung haben Digitalisierungsinitiativen eigentlich? Deutsche Maschinenbauunternehmen stehen vor einer Vielzahl Herausforderungen und befinden sich inmitten einer massiven Transformation. Die Notwendigkeit zur Digitalisierung und dem Aufbau neuer Geschäftsmodelle erfordert insbesondere für mittelständische Unternehmen signifikante Investments....

Is the hype over? Are we entering a phase of realism? And do we finally see the consolidation wave everybody is talking about since years? In this episode it is all about Additive manufacturing and a lot of questions to discuss. And I am doing this with Hans-Alfred Breuninger, a real insider and for many years a trusted advisor to the 3D printing industry. Among others we dive into the following t...

Das Straucheln der deutschen Automobilindustrie bei der Transformation der Branche ist mehr denn je im Fokus der Öffentlichkeit und es gibt mehr als nur Warnsignale, dass dies kein Einzelfall bleiben muss. Auch im Maschinenbau gibt es Anzeichen, dass die Jahrzehntelange Technologie- und Marktführerschaft für die Zukunft kein Selbstläufer ist. Denn auch der Maschinenbau steht vor einer tiefgreifend...

In this episode of Transforming Industries , I sit down with Michael Pleuger, CEO and Co-founder of akirolabs, a leading procure-tech startup from Berlin. We explore Michael's inspiring journey from a successful career in consulting to launching akirolabs and transforming the procurement landscape. Tune in for a lively and insightful conversation as we cover: Michael's background and caree...

Sustainability, hardware-software-integration, product complexity, technology trends such as digital twins and other drivers increase the attention on PLM software.  A comparably mature software segment is experiencing increasing dynamic, also driven by M&A activities. Founding a new company in this environment and entering the PLM software segment? And how to be successful in a market with la...

Heute spreche ich mit Stefan Aevermann, Geschäftsführer der daenet. Die daenet ist ein Softwarenentwicklungs-unternehmen mit Fokus auf Cloud, KI und IoT und eine der Pioniere in Deutschland, wenn es um das Thema Digitalisierung der Industrie geht. Stefan Aevermann und ich sprechen unter anderem darüber, Wie es zur Gründung der daenet kam Welche Digitalthemen und Trends er in der Industrie aktuell...

Entering a mature market? Good idea says Oscar Wallner, Chief Commercial officer at MTEK Industry.  In this episode of Transforming Industries, it is all about the MES market and the successful market entry of MTEK Industry into this highly fragmented and mature software segment.  We look at the evolution of MTEK and how new technologies and customer demands enabled MTEK and other newcomers to rev...

Ever wondered how industrial transformation evolved from the 80s to today? And how to cover this in 60 minutes? (Ok, got me. A bit longer…) Join us on this episode of Transforming Industries, where Hanspeter Meindl, Partner Manager at Ubisense and a true veteran in industrial tech, shares his incredible journey. From his early career stages in the 80s to his current role, Hanspeter reflects on the...

In Episode 3 nehmen wir den aktuellen Transformationsprozess der Automobilindustrie unter die Lupe.  Im Gespräch mit Benjamin Blume von der KPMG arbeiten wir heraus… Welche Trends und Treiber die Transformation befeuern Warum sich insbesondere etablierte Player mit der Transformation schwertun Welche Auswirkungen die Transformation auf die Wertschöpfung der Automobilbranche hat Welche Rolle M&...

In this episode of transforming industries, it is all about people, skills, and recruiting.  Together with David McGowan from Korn Ferry we take a closer look on the challenges of recruiting the right people in the context of industrial transformation: What are the challenges of industrial companies to recruit new skills and capabilities? What does it take for industrials to attract digital native...

(Digital) transformation is a major challenge for the industrial sector. At the same time, it is a major opportunity for tech companies as well as industrials – a trillion-dollar opportunity? Together with Sebastián Trolli from Frost & Sullivan we address this question and others regarding industrial transformation: How big is the industrial tech market and what are the key market drivers? Wha...