Wittenstein

Article summary

Wittenstein SE (stylized as WITTENSTEIN) is a German manufacturer of planetary gearheads, gearing technology, complete electromechanical drive systems and AC servo systems and motors. These products are used, for example, in robotic systems, machine tools, packaging, conveyor systems and process technology, defence equipment, Formula One racing, paper and printing presses, nano technology, stage and lifting technology, the aerospace sector and offshore gas and oil extraction. The company's global headquarters is in Igersheim, Germany with North American headquarters in Bartlett, Illinois.

Key claims

1. date of death: 1988 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of establishment: 2021 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of formation: 1949 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. date of foundation: 1992 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. date of foundation: 1999 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. employees: 2785 employees — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of death is "1988". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of establishment is "2021". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of formation is "1949". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the date of foundation is "1992". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the date of foundation is "1999". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. The record states that the employees is "2785 employees". What evidence would count against this claim?
8. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
9. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1365501945