SEW-Eurodrive and Safelog jointly develop

SEW-Eurodrive and Safelog jointly develop

Both companies announced a strategic partnership at LogiMAT

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AutomationsBest Award

AutomationsBest Award

The AutomationsBest Award is now entering its 4rd round. The award will be presented at SPS - Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg.

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AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

From April 22 to 24, 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT invites you to AKL'26. The photonics congress with over 500 participants is taking place for the 15th time, this year with a significantly expanded program, over 80 presentations, and 54 exhibitor booths.

inspect America

New issue of inspect America available now!

New issue of inspect America available now!

Whats new in the vision market in the UNited States? The new issue of inspect America gives the answer.

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Ams Osram exceeds forecasts and launches transformation program

Ams Osram exceeds forecasts and launches transformation program

Ams Osram exceeded the middle of the forecast range in the fourth quarter of 2025 with revenue of EUR 874 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.4 percent.

Heitec takes over Artschwager + Kohl

Heitec takes over Artschwager + Kohl

Through the acquisition, the company aims to expand its range of warehouse logistics solutions and open up new market segments.

5 robotics trends for 2026

5 robotics trends for 2026

The International Federation of Robotics reports on the five most important trends for the robotics industry in 2026.

  • 22April

    22.04.2026 - 23.04.2026

    Aachen, Germany

    Messe

    International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS)

    The International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS) will take place on April 22–23, 2026, in Aachen and is a global meeting for experts from across the entire value chain of the electrical steel industry. Participants can learn about high-performance electric motors, mobility solutions, and energy systems. The event will feature discussions on innovations in steel grades, manufacturing processes, and digitalization. There will be networking opportunities and an exhibition on technologies and trends in the electrical steel industry.

  • 5May

    05.05.2026 - 07.05.2026

    Frankfurt am Main, Germany

    Trade Fair

    Optatec 2026

    The 17th Optatec, the international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems, will take place in Frankfurt am Main from May 5 to 7, 2026. This event brings together manufacturers and users of optical technology and image processing every two years.

    The supporting program includes the “Photonics Talks” and the presentation of the Photonics Frontiers Award 2026.

  • 20May

    20.05.2026 - 21.05.2026

    Stuttgart, Germany

    specialist event

    Control-Expert Days

    Control-Expert Days is a two-day specialist event focusing on quality assurance, industry knowledge, and technological innovations—compact, neutral, and always at the cutting edge. This high-caliber gathering of experts offers practical presentations, an accompanying exhibition, and valuable exchanges between peers.

  • 20May

    20.05.2026 - 21.05.2026

    Graz, Austria

    Conference

    chii2026

    chii2026 is a two-day conference that brings together experts from photonics, vision, and AI to discuss hyperspectral imaging in industry, biomedicine, and defense. The extensive program offers 42 presentations, 7 sessions, 3 keynotes, 7 matchmaking sessions, and a partner exhibition. Experts will share their knowledge of sensor technologies, AI-supported data analysis, and system design. The event covers applications in recycling, agriculture, healthcare, and defense. Participants will have the opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and learn about current industry trends. Registration is required.

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inspect award 2026
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inspect award 2026

Submit a product or solution from the field of industrial machine vision or optical metrology for the inspect award 2026.

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Digital Event Calendar 2026

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