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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6f/0f/6f0fc6e3348925946d77fa2339e53005/0130142731v1.jpeg "Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft establishes a joint venture with Ondas. The aim is to provide and market effective drone defence systems in Europe and Ukraine. (Source: Ondas)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0c/70/0c701a79c1f183921b8ee9341ef61db8/0129694966v1.jpeg "Robonode's DVK Development Kit: This is available through Codico's sample shop. (Image:8DEVICES)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7c/12/7c123d3888ed3a37a83b0793be569f00/hon-aero-hguide-i700-imu-comp-view-2880x1440-1024x576v1.webp "(Source: Honeywell)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/62/06/6206d30afc9c4f286f4ecf4cedf575c5/stark-20virtus-20side-1920x1079v1.jpeg "To be introduced into service with the Bundeswehr: The “Virtus” developed by Stark has a range of up to 100 km and is designed to engage targets on the battlefield. (Picture: STARK Defence)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b4/ae/b4ae65d3fb3903a13571d9ea3e61da8a/mock-up-vleo-def-1920x1079v1.jpeg "Illustration of the VLEO-DEF satellite in orbit (Source: EDA)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/11/c8/11c8d30d75151329d2700176eb7a0383/0130110840v1.jpeg "Zenadrone, a subsidiary of Zenatec, is working on developing an operational low-cost drone as a disposable concept (symbol image). The first prototype already exists. In the future, it is intended to counter increasing enemy drone attacks without significant financial effort... (Source: Zenadrone)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c8/4c/c84cef4bf459f1280823827c3e3615c2/7cf414af-d41d-46ac-b22b-890f9f32d24c-2048x1151v1.jpeg "In Manching, Germany, Airbus is currently preparing two Valkyries for their first flight with its European mission system. The picture shows one of them. (Source: Airbus)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e3/d7/e3d7de9cfaac27f48ee6e162f9b309e9/0128899731v1.jpeg "Here, Lufthansa's first anniversary aircraft lands in Frankfurt. (Image:Lufthansa)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/06/37/0637c7dd3fab9b00a8e96f98133cd1dc/260304-d-d0477-1005-5892x3317v1.png "A B-52H Stratofortress idles prior to taking off in support of Operation Epic Fury in March 2026. (Source: U.S. Air Force)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/2b/132bb2831ae98c4c3bdd0ee2990ba1eb/bareways-20deck-20--20crisis-20coordination-20platformv1.jpeg "(Source: Bareways)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/93/f1/93f1e4dba53b2c9589fab17a525df55e/adobestock-163119218-2480x1394v1.jpeg "(Source: Kernkonzept GmbH)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/76/8d764c984e44153da8f0dfa88cd6d75e/0129843677v1.jpeg "A successful drone attack on two data centers of the Amazon subsidiary AWS shows that the danger of drones is virtually unavoidable in modern warfare ... (Source: Cerberus)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/d3/14d3e0847d222af54aa5ab625480507f/0130015022v1.jpeg "A German-French battle tank project was approved some time ago (symbol image). But a modern drive system is also needed for it. This is now being developed by Rolls-Royce Power Systems and ZF in the coming years... (Image:Rheinmetall)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bd/21/bd2191aab59c430b3c74a2be07120333/image-196-1294x728v1.png "(Image:SkyDefender © Thales)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d4/dc/d4dc9a59e1698ae295b1e6e64a29a55b/geralt-handshake-5768632-1280-1280x720v1.jpeg "Rheinmetall and Nooteboom Trailers are collaborating on the development and marketing of heavy equipment trailer systems designed for transporting modern tracked and wheeled military vehicles. (Image:Gerd Altmann from Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/22/54/2254d1e2667aff755e7aba0bcaf2eb42/0130021093v1.jpeg "Daimler Truck and Quantum Systems are jointly developing unmanned military vehicles. (Image:Quantum Systems)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/2f/f92f1ef8c739c34c70d99f7b0997621b/stra007-20--20cover-20image-5472x3076v1.jpeg "(Source: Stratasys)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5e/18/5e184e4961f190c86a1ea3227104cab5/26pm03-20kompakte-20l-c3-b6sungen-20f-c3-bcr-20luft--20und-20raumfahrt-202-2362x1329v1.jpeg "(Picture: Keysight)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/67/4c/674c54baa745be497cecb716826af339/stahlwille-hero-1807x1016v1.jpeg "A new modular tool solution designed for safety, precision, and mobility in aviation maintenance. (Source: STAHLWILLE)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0d/01/0d01a051ba894332a8091e3a3f9394e1/hytorc-defense-solutions-boxersatz-1899x1068v1.jpeg "HYTORC’s Defence Solutions toolkit, proven on the GTK Boxer, enables safe, traceable fastening of critical components across multiple Bundeswehr platforms. (Source: Image: HYTORC)")
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Working with item, you can create factory equipment, fixtures and fittings for the aerospace and defence industries that is precise, safe and versatile. Ergonomic work benches, stairways and platforms, robot peripherals, transport racks and more – the modular aluminium Building Kit System from item can be used to create customised, standard-compliant solutions that make your production operations more efficient. All components are mutually compatible, can be combined flexibly and are available at short notice. Free online tools such as the item Engineeringtool and preconfigured sample solutions save you valuable time. Be inspired by practical tips and the latest trends now!
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Engineering with aluminium profiles – software designed to maximise time savings
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fb/8e/fb8e5ae2aa27bcf3e466815505ca4ff2/alumin-1v1.jpeg "The aluminium profile technology of the item Building Kit System has been used to build a huge variety of structures for decades. (Source: item)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/be/84/be84bbede3e40b1101cd3efa35a6ffa0/overview-of-20work-bench-design-in-productionv1.jpeg "With modular work bench design, you can convert or extend a work bench with ease by changing or adding accessories. This means changes can be implemented quickly and cost-effectively, thus boosting quality and productivity. (Source: item)")
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Overview of work bench design in production
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bc/0d/bc0df919c83ca004eb79f13fd6cfd169/esd-safety-the-basics-and-the-most-important-measuresv1.jpeg "Setting up an Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) is a basic requirement in ESD safety. Strict access restrictions apply to this clearly marked-out area. (Source: item)")
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ESD safety – the basics and the most important measures
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/32/e1/32e1a5d6de44a7e0267dd63824b39b53/planning-a-driverless-transport-system-how-to-meet-every-requirementv1.jpeg "Support for planning a driverless transport system: The interplay between Base Carts and Top Modules (customised superstructures) opens up a wide range of possibilities for using mobile industrial robots. (Source: item)")
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The item Building Kit System has been used in industry for 50 years. Discover a wide range of practical application examples – from ergonomic work benches and transport trolleys to stairway systems. With item, your idea becomes an innovative solution that is perfectly tailored to your individual requirements.
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