Suppliers: Breaking with the automotive past

German industry's struggle for survival calls for a change in thinking. As the automotive sector becomes less and less profitable, suppliers are turning their attention to aerospace and robotics. The Germans still have an edge. But the race against time is on.

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17. March 2026
Robotics companies such as Leju Robotics from Shenzhen are opening up new opportunities for German suppliers. (IMAGO)

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Last updated: 17. March 2026