What are the most important topics in 2023? Augmented Reality | 3D product presentation | Logistics | Intralogistics | Photovoltaics | | Mechanical engineering, among others

Xpert.Digital works in many areas of development that are important topics of tomorrow or are already important today. Pioneering, pathbreaking, game-changing are part of our daily business development. To do justice to this, here is a little insight:

As an industry hub (blog), Xpert.Digital is active in various areas of development, with important topics of tomorrow or that are already underway. Xpert.Digital offers a wide range of information on developments, current topics and trends as well as visions that will enrich the industry in the future. We work in the industrial/B2B, mechanical engineering, logistics/intralogistics and photovoltaics sectors and offer a 360° business development solution.

The company is also a trendsetter in the digitalization of trade fairs and events and has already comprehensively equipped trade fair stands with new technology in 2016. In addition, Xpert.Digital offers comprehensive tools for web and digital optimization as well as tailored solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.

Xpert.Digital attaches great importance to competence in handling information and data as well as the correct use and processing of media.

Overall, Xpert.Digital is a company focused on pioneering, disruptive developments and market changes, operating across various industries to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital information on top of the real world, improving the user experience. According to Deloitte, more than 20 million consumers in Germany will regularly use AR functions by 2023, and the number of active AR users is expected to increase by over 50 percent annually over the next five years. AR devices such as AR headsets have progressed in recent years with ever-improving technical specifications such as high resolution, field of view, eye tracking and vibration feedback. The development of AR software has been driven by platforms such as ARKit and ARCore, which are now also being developed for AR glasses. AR is used by various industries such as healthcare, logistics and retail for purposes such as providing information, simplifying operations and visualizing products. AR is also being used in the military, where the U.S. Army's "Tactical Augmented Reality" technology helps soldiers improve their situational awareness by determining their location and the position of friendly and enemy forces.

As AR becomes more widespread, several trends are emerging in the industry. One such trend is the focus on wearable AR devices such as AR bracelets, glasses, and gloves. AR bracelets can be used during sports to record movements and track progress, while AR glasses enable gaze, gesture and voice control and can react proactively to everyday situations. Another trend is the use of 3D models, which are essential for creating immersive AR experiences for e-commerce applications, cosmetic apps and other applications. Wikitude is a leading AR software development company specializing in the creation of AR applications, and its product offering includes an extensive library of applications that demonstrate the value of AR in various industries.

Overall, AR technology is evolving rapidly and has enormous potential to transform various industries, and its adoption is expected to continue to increase in the coming years.

The events and exhibitions industry is faced with various challenges and changes that impact the planning and execution of events.

Challenges in event planning: Event planning is becoming increasingly complex as brand communication, multi-sensory experiences, social media and new technologies have to be integrated - all while budgets are stagnating.

Trends in the event industry: The event industry in Germany continues to grow: in 2015, almost 400 million people attended events. The number of visitors to trade fairs, congresses, incentives and more is increasing in Germany.

The importance of trade fairs: Trade fairs remain and are becoming increasingly important for companies as they offer the opportunity to expand business models, develop innovative products and services and open up new markets.

The spread of trade fairs: More than 30,000 trade fairs take place every year at around 1,200 exhibition venues worldwide.

Trade fair planning in 10 steps is a comprehensive guide for event planning that describes the essential steps from identifying the target group to selecting the event location and monitoring the success of the event.

In summary, the important topics in the area of ​​exhibitions, events and trade fair planning include the challenges of event planning, the growing trends in the event industry, the importance and spread of trade fairs, comprehensive guides on event planning, marketing events, major events in Germany and important ones HR events include.

There are currently several important topics in the field of photovoltaics. One topic is the expansion of renewable energies and the associated promotion of photovoltaic systems through the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG).

Another topic is the development of photovoltaic trends such as floating PV, PV in tracks, building-integrated photovoltaics or invisible PV systems behind a glass facade.

A third topic concerns the financing of photovoltaic systems, whereby providers usually regulate everything from registration with the network operator to maintenance of the system, but also have to be paid for this.

The importance of the photovoltaic industry for the future of energy supply and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions is also an important topic.

Automation: Automation solutions are an important trend in intralogistics. Companies are increasingly relying on robotics, autonomous driving, data science and machine-to-machine communication to optimize their logistics processes. In a survey, 57% of respondents said they wanted to invest in automation in the medium to short term.

Digitalization: The digitalization of intralogistics processes is another important topic. Companies rely on machine vision systems and other automation solutions to improve the quality of their products and automatically detect defects.

International expansion: Intralogistics is an international market and many companies are looking to expand abroad. For example, Germany exports products from the conveyor technology sector to the USA, France and the Netherlands.

Shortage of skilled workers: Another important issue in intralogistics is the shortage of skilled workers. Companies must develop strategies to attract and retain qualified employees.

Precision planning: Planning intralogistics is becoming increasingly important in order to coordinate production and storage processes. Intralogistics planning is becoming a precision discipline to optimize processes within Industry 4.0 environments.

Impact of the Corona pandemic on logistics: The Corona pandemic has had a major impact on the logistics industry, both in terms of supply chains and employees.

Sustainability and climate protection: The topics of sustainability and climate protection are playing an increasingly important role in the logistics industry, both from the perspective of consumers and from the perspective of companies.

Logistics 4.0: The digitalization of the logistics industry is referred to as Logistics 4.0 and includes the use of big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and supply chain design.

Rising exports: Although business with China is weakening, German exports to countries outside the EU have increased.

Trends and Innovations: There are many new trends and innovations in the logistics industry that will influence the future of the industry, such as the use of autonomous vehicles and drones.

Logistics concepts of the future: Due to challenges such as climate change and the lack of drivers, freight forwarders are looking for new solutions and concepts in order to work economically.

Companies must adapt and use new technologies and concepts to remain competitive and meet customer needs.

Urbanization and the development of smart cities are currently very relevant topics.

Urbanization as a megatrend: Cities are more than places, they are complex systems that represent important problem solvers of global challenges and are also political actors.

Intelligent urban development: Intelligent cities (smart cities) are designed to network all aspects of public life and not exclude anyone socially. The aim is to make metropolises more efficient, technologically advanced and greener.

Smart city solutions for urban transport: Smart city solutions can help make city transport safer and more efficient, especially in times of crisis. It's about meeting people's needs by connecting energy and water supplies, mobility and communication technologies.

Use of networking and technology: Networked technologies in the smart city are intended to improve people's quality of life and use scarce resources more efficiently. This allows ecological and social improvement potential to be exploited.

Challenges and solutions in urban mobility: Urban mobility is an important area in smart city solutions. The EU Court of Auditors points out that most European countries do not meet air quality standards. It is therefore important to develop sustainable and innovative solutions to reduce emissions and make mobility safer and more efficient.

Key objectives of smart city projects: safe cities, clean environment, efficient energy supply, intelligent traffic management, improved city communication and improved quality of life. It's about using sensors, connectivity and data in the respective area to improve the overall quality of life in the city.

In summary, the most important topics in the field of urbanization and smart cities are:

• Urbanization as a megatrend,
• Smart urban development and
• Smart city solutions for delivery and city transport, see Last Mile Logistics

China as the new world export champion in mechanical engineering.

New forms of financing in mechanical engineering.

The medium-sized character of the mechanical engineering industry in Germany, with more than a million employees and an annual turnover of over 200 billion euros.

Advancing digitalization and its impact on mechanical engineering, including trends such as sensorization, automation and robotization, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, network economy, increasing complexity and flexibility.

Open markets for mechanical engineering and political support for Germany's flagship industry.

Building resilient and agile value creation systems to deal with short-term production disruptions such as employee and machine failures or changes in the order situation.

Availability and sustainability as important topics in mechanical engineering, especially with regard to the normalization of supply chains and components.

Mechanical engineering as part of a broader list of topics related to technology and engineering.

Building know-how in blockchain technology as a challenge for mechanical engineering, as blockchain-based technologies are changing many products, services and business models.

Preparing for future trends, including the effects of Corona, digitalization, purchasing law, globalization, sustainability and supply chain management.

There are currently various topics that are important in the field of construction machinery. Technological developments that should lead to increased energy efficiency, increased performance and more safety play an important role. In addition, ecological aspects are also of great relevance, especially emissions protection. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, trade fair events have also suffered greatly, which has had an impact on the presentation of new technologies and innovations.

Another topic concerns the digitalization and automation of the construction industry. The aim is to optimize processes and make better use of data resources through the use of ERP and CRM systems as well as project management software. Building planning is also increasingly done digitally in order to improve workflow.

In addition, structural aspects such as soil cultivation and the transport of building materials also play an important role. Earthmoving equipment, cranes, telehandlers, excavators and loaders are particularly important here.

The safety of construction machinery is also an important issue. Companies are increasingly relying on education and training to minimize accidents and damage. Compliance with safety regulations and standards also plays a role.

Finally, there are also some developments in the market for construction machinery itself, such as the differentiation of machine types according to drive type or geography. The construction machinery and building material plants trade association advocates for the interests of European manufacturers and creates a strong industry network.

Overall, it can be said that the most important topics in the field of construction machinery cover a wide range of aspects, including technological developments, digitalization, ecological aspects, construction technology, safety and the market for construction machinery itself.