• automation, image processing, and light and laser technology in industrial environments

Automation

From Gamescom to the Factory

How the Gaming Industry Is Driving Automation

Automation

Packaging Is Becoming a Strategic Task in Production

The new EU Packaging Regulation affects more than just packaging manufacturers

Photonics

Microspectrophotometer in Practice

Review of the Optoprim Germany GmbH Open House

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The perfect movement is smooth, fast, precise and reliable.

USB Data Acquisition and Digital Control System

FEMTO offers LUCI-M, a compact, universal, and high-resolution USB system for data acquisition and device control

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Contributions • Automation

Powerful in operation, intelligent in collaboration

How Faulhaber Drive Systems Are Bringing Humanoid Robotics Closer to Everyday Use

Contributions • Automation

From Gamescom to the Factory

How the Gaming Industry Is Driving Automation

Contributions • Automation

Packaging Is Becoming a Strategic Task in Production

The new EU Packaging Regulation affects more than just packaging manufacturers. Production, logistics, and automation experts must also reassess their processes, materials, and equipment.

Contributions • Photonics

Microspectrophotometer in Practice

During a three-day Open House in Unterschleißheim near Munich, Optoprim Germany and Craic Technologies demonstrated integrated UV–visible–NIR and Raman microspectroscopy under real research conditions.

Event

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.

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10May
10.05.2027 - 13.05.2027
Las Vegas, USA

Trade Fair
Automate 2027
Following a record-breaking event in 2026, visitors to Automate 2027 can once again look forward to a wide range of offerings covering robotics, AI, industrial automation, machine vision and motion control. More than 1,230 exhibitors and over 140 conference sessions made the last edition one of the largest industry gatherings in the world.
11May
11.05.2027 - 14.05.2027
Stuttgart, Germany

Messe
Special exhibition on non-contact measurement technology
The Fraunhofer Vision Division, in collaboration with P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG, is organising the ‘Non-Contact Measurement Technology’ special exhibition for the 20th time as part of the Control 2027 trade fair. The exhibition presents a cross-section of current technologies, applications and system components in the field of non-contact measurement and testing technology, and serves as a guide for specialist users in selecting suitable solutions for their individual testing tasks.

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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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Digital Event Calendar 2026

Igus Acquires Krott Electronic

AI-powered agent optimizes firmware security and analysis processes

Merger of Blackbird and Lessmüller

Solinide Develops Photonic Chips for Energy-Efficient AI Data Centers

Special Exhibition on Non-Contact Measurement Technology at Control 2027: Exhibits Wanted

AI-Powered Plastic Recycling with Artificial Neural Twin

JVL Expands Its Portfolio of Integrated Motors for Industrial Automation

Discontinuation and End of Support

Spectaris Strengthens Expertise in Digital Regulation and AI

The Imaging Source Strengthens Its Sales Team

Evosys Laser Establishes Subsidiary

Mitutoyo Open House Day 2026: Focus on Precision Measurement Technology

Progress on the Impact 2030 Sustainability Roadmap

Conrad B2B Catalog Reissued

Solid-State Transformers for AI Data Centers

Siemens Consolidates Its Automation Business into a New Unit Called Automation

Digikey Expands Its Product Line

Baumer Opens New Innovation Lab for Sensor Testing

TQ Strengthens Its Product Compliance Center with a New Co-Leadership Team

AMS Osram Strengthens Its Core Semiconductor Business and Develops microLED Arrays for AR Glasses

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Factry: Turning raw production data into context that matters

Prism Ground ISR: AI Software for Ground-Based Reconnaissance and Target Tracking

netRapid 90IC: Embedded module redefines industrial communication in field devices

Flexi Net: High-performance safety controller for stationary and mobile applications

Breakout Boxes with Multicore Cables

DualGear System Enables Two Synchronous Movements with Maximum Performance

Extremely compact positioning drive GEL 6008

Electric cylinders are redefining linear motion

TÜV-certified IO-Link Safety Master enables easy integration of IO-Link Safety

Jumo VariTron Batch App helps with batch handling

RE 6900 wireless safety system for safe shutdown via a wireless emergency stop

The ScanControl 8500 laser scanner uses green laser technology to improve signal stability

ABB Robotics’ new PoWa CRB 1910 cobot combines collaborative robotics with industrial performance

Certified drylin lead screw axis for dry cleanrooms

Certified drylin toothed belt axis with ESD protection

The OT200 time-of-flight sensor boasts a range of two metres

DIP synchronous servo motor liquid cooled - High performance in a compact design

5× More Data Power: AT Launches New High-Performance 3D Camera

Moneo Assistant: IIot plattform with new functions

Dtect Object 3D: Sensor uses the active stereo principle

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