Paradigm shift in the German Engineering Sector (German)

The 'fourth industrial revolution' ('Industry 4.0') is bringing fundamental upheavals for industrially based companies and leading to the emergence of new business models, competitors, products and substitutes. This study analyzes the challenges and potentials arising for the German mechanical and plant engineering industry and derives possible solutions for maintaining international competitiveness. This publication is part of our study series "Industries in Structural Change". [German version only]