Extended cooperation between IDS and Prophesee
The aim is to develop neuromorphic industrial cameras.
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Integration of physical AI in the industry
ABB Robotics integrates Nvidia's Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio to make AI accessible for industrial applications.
Mitutoyo joins DMG Mori's DMQP program
At the DMG Mori in-house exhibition in Pfronten, Dr. Masahiko Mori, President and CEO of DMG Mori, and Shigeyuki Sasaki, President of Mitutoyo Corporation, sealed the partnership.
New board confirmed in the Spectaris Photonics Association
Maik Müller, CEO of Nynomic AG, was confirmed as Chairman of the Management Board.
Women in Robotics 2026
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has honored eleven women who are shaping the future of robotics.
Axelera AI and Syslogic enter into partnership
At Embedded World in Nuremberg, Axelera will be presenting an embedded computer from Syslogic with an integrated Metis M.2 AI accelerator for the first time.
New advice for photonics innovations
Scott Jordan, a seasoned industry expert, has announced the formation of Aikidovation.
Jens Delliehausen becomes new CSO at Schmersal
In this position, he has global responsibility for sales and will strategically develop the international sales organization.
VDMA: Robotics and automation industry faces challenges
The VDMA Robotics + Automation expects sales to fall by 5% to EUR 14.1 billion in 2026.
Advantech receives AS9100 certification for aerospace
This certification, based on ISO 9001, ensures manufacturing quality through full document traceability, rigorous risk assessment and controlled change management
Baumer strengthens GenICam commitment with new chairmanship
Marcel Naggatz is elected as Deputy Chairman for 2 years.
Stefan Schönegger becomes CTO at ABB Machine Automation
He has worked in various roles at Machine Automation since 2006 and has extensive experience in B&R technologies.
Helukabel becomes Helu
Managing Director Marc Luksch emphasizes that the future of connection technology lies in the integration of ready-to-connect systems.
Hoerbiger takes over Physik Instrumente
With 1,900 employees, PI will form the new Positioning Division at Hoerbiger as an independent unit.
New CEO at Steute Technologies
Martin Kunz, an industrial engineer from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, previously held management positions at Xylem and as CEO of Concentric.
TPL Vision joins EMVA
The company is looking forward to working together and sharing knowledge within the industry
Aerotech expands capacities in Fürth
The motion control specialist is expanding its capacities for a new center for applications and assembly of drive systems
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.
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.
EPIC Summit 2026: Global photonics leaders meet in Nice
Over two days, more than 450 industry leaders from Europe, North America and Asia will gather in Nice.
AI in robotics: new trends and applications
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has published a position paper on "AI in Robotics", which highlights the trends, challenges and commercial applications.
Kai Bisgwa appointed to the Executive Board of the VDMA Robotics Division
He succeeds Erich Schober, who stepped down for statutory reasons.
Medabsy appoints Petra Gospodnetić as new CTO
As founder and head of the department for vision inspection planning at the Fraunhofer ITWM, she specializes in machine vision for quality inspection.
Vision On Line appoints Christian Schaarschmidt as new Managing Director
Together with his brother, he has already worked successfully in leading positions at Stemmer Imaging and SVS-Vistek.
New Segment Director at JAI
The company has appointed James Cameron as Global Segment Director Food.
Advantech expands Edge AI ecosystem with DEEPX partnership
According to Joey Hsu, Director at Advantech, the partnership aims to develop energy-efficient AI solutions for next-generation edge systems.
Imec opens NanoIC pilot line to promote sub-2 nm chip technology
Imec has inaugurated a major extension to its cleanroom on the Leuven campus, which serves as the centerpiece of the European NanoIC initiative.
Siemens takes over Canopus AI
This expansion of the Siemens EDA software portfolio is designed to help chip manufacturers improve precision and efficiency in wafer and mask inspection processes.
Digikey significantly expanded its portfolio in 2025
The company has expanded its product portfolio by more than 108,000 new components and added 364 new suppliers.
Ams Osram sells sensor business to Infineon
The sale includes companies with assets of around EUR 130 million, which will be used to repay convertible bonds and senior notes.
TUM develops first European AI chip in 7 nm technology
The neuromorphic chip based on TSMC standards was developed under the leadership of Prof. Hussam Amrouch.
MIT REAP delegation visits IDS
Organized by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation and the Campus Founders, the visit offered insights into the technological development of IDS.
Excelitas takes over Luxium Solutions
The acquisition adds advanced materials and precise optical and sensor capabilities to the product portfolio.
VDMA Machine Vision: New Chairman of the Board and change of members
Daniel Seiler, CEO at AT, takes over the position from Dr. Olaf Munkelt, co-founder of MVTec Software.
New Director of Business Development at Opto
Paul-Gerald Dittrich took over the position at the beginning of the year.
