The global political situation has convinced even hardened pacifists; the need to invest in defense measures has rarely enjoyed such broad consensus as it does today. For many companies, it is therefore time to face the new situation and, at least in part, realign their strategies—a trend that is also evident at HANNOVER MESSE 2026.

Mönninghoff Machinery has long considered itself well-positioned to meet these new challenges. According to the company, it supplies high-precision and robust components specifically designed for the demanding conditions of the military environment. For example, the Bochum-based company’s holding brakes are used in gun turrets, where they ensure precise positioning and secure maintenance of the target direction—even under extreme external conditions. They are thus intended to contribute significantly to operational safety and targeting accuracy.

In addition, Mönninghoff’s bistable clutches enable particularly energy-efficient solutions for mobile applications. Energy is required only for the switching process itself; afterward, the clutches maintain the selected position without power. According to the supplier, this makes them ideal for applications where power consumption, weight, and maintenance requirements must be minimized. Overall, Mönninghoff promises a range of advantages in defense technology with its components. Precise holding brakes are designed to ensure safe target tracking and locking, the energy-efficient bistable couplings promise minimal power consumption, and the robust design ensures reliability in operation under extreme conditions. Furthermore, the Bochum-based company aims to enable specialized defense applications with customized solutions, thanks in part to its decades of experience in special-purpose machine construction and the high-tech segment.

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