Logimat 2026: Intralogistics trends and solutions in focus
The trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management opens its doors in Stuttgart from March 24 to 26.
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Purdue University, Rittal and Eplan work together
As part of this partnership, Purdue will open two exclusive laboratories.
5 robotics trends for 2026
The International Federation of Robotics reports on the five most important trends for the robotics industry in 2026.
Lapp Group takes over JJ-Lapp completely
JJ-Lapp will now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, with financial details remaining confidential.
Bachmann introduces new managing director
Daniel Pfeifer was appointed to the position with effect from January 1, 2026
Portwell acquires majority stake in Wincomm
The aim is to strengthen edge AI solutions
Machine Safety 2026: The Five Most Important Trends for Eutomation Engineers
Digitalization and automation continue to drive mechanical engineering forward - and with them, the requirements for functional safety and cyber security are increasing. For automation engineers, this means that machine safety is becoming a holistic concept.
Moxa achieves EcoVadis Silver status for sustainability
The company has improved from a "Committed Badge" in 2024 to a silver medal in 2025.
Successful conclusion of the IVSM Fall Meeting 2025 in Haikou, China
The 2025 Autumn International Vision Standards Meeting (IVSM) took place from November 3 to 7 in Haikou, Hainan, and attracted over 120 R&D engineers worldwide.
Lapp Exploration Center receives Profinet certification
The Lapp Exploration Center (LEC) has been certified as a PI Competence Center for Profinet.
IVSM spring 2026: Meeting of machine vision experts in Prague
EMVA will host the international meeting on standards in machine vision in Prague in 2026.
Edmund Optics receives award for manufacturing performance
The company was honored as "Manufacturer of the Year" at the Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo 2025.
MVTec Innovation Day 2026: Exchange and insights into machine vision
This event, now in its eighth year, offers the machine vision community a platform for networking and professional exchange.
SEW-Eurodrive and TTTech Digital Solutions enter into partnership
The aim of the collaboration is to integrate SEW-Eurodrive's axis and drive systems into the Ubique automation platform.
Agile Robots takes over Thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering
This acquisition is intended to strengthen Agile Robots' market position in the field of smart automation solutions
Excelitas Göttingen: Award for precision optician trainees
Dietmar Geray, an apprentice at Excelitas in Göttingen, was honored by the Hanover-Hildesheim Chamber of Industry and Commerce as one of the best in the state in the field of precision optics.
First access for external users to the QSolid quantum computer
The prototype of the QSolid quantum computer was successfully integrated into the JUNIQ infrastructure of the Jülich Supercomputing Center.
Teledyne Vision Solutions: Camera manufacturer unifies machine vision portfolio
Teledyne combines the various machine vision technologies, including 1D, 2D and 3D cameras, under the umbrella of "Teledyne Vision Solutions".
Multimodal AI for intralogistics and robotics
The M-AIR research network, under the leadership of the Mobility & Logistics and AIR Artificial Intelligence Regensburg clusters, is driving forward digitalization and automation in intralogistics.
ZVEI survey: Significant investments in industrial AI planned
A recent survey by the ZVEI shows that the manufacturing industry in Germany wants to invest significantly in industrial AI.
Embedded World NA successful
Embedded World North America 2025 took place in California for the first time and ended with around 15 percent growth in visitor numbers.
Otto wins IERA Award 2025
Rockwell's robot is an AMR solution that can transport heavy loads in factories and operate in robot fleets of over 100 units.
Laser Components: customized laser optics since 1986
Laser Components began coating individual laser optics almost 40 years ago. These are used in laser processes in numerous industries, including medicine, defense and aerospace.
HMS Networks takes over Industrial Communications division from Molex
This strategic acquisition includes intellectual property in hardware and software, a product portfolio with network cards and software stacks, as well as customer relationships in the USA and Japan.
Electrical and digital industry calls for strategy for Europe's digital sovereignty
The French and German electrical and digital industry associations, FIEEC and ZVEI, are calling for a proactive strategy for Europe's digital sovereignty.
Microvista expands management team with new dual leadership
Dr. Robin Höhne joins company founder Prof. Dr. Lutz Hagner as Chief Executive Officer.
Successful realization of the first MTP-V2.0-Plugfest
The MTP committee has successfully held the first plugfest based on the new MTP V2.0 specification.
Expansion of the spectroscopy portfolio
Edmund Optics integrates gas flow cells
Eurotech once again tops the IoT Platform Ranking 2025
The company received top marks in the categories of product portfolio, service and support as well as price models and outperformed the market averages.
Laetus moves to new location
The company has relocated its headquarters from Alsbach-Hähnlein to Bensheim
Vision Markets celebrates its tenth birthday
Vision Markets, a consultancy specializing in the machine vision industry, is ten years old.
Wittenstein wins award for digital twin
Wittenstein's "Digital Twin along the Customer Journey" solution won an award in the "Excellence" category at the Startup the Future event organized by the Industry 4.0 Baden-Württemberg Alliance.
Pepperl+Fuchs relies on AR and 5G
The Pepperl+Fuchs Group is expanding its portfolio for digitalization in hazardous areas with certified solutions such as intrinsically safe smartphones, tablets and HMI systems.
JP Kummer takes over sales of Viscom inspection solutions in the DACH region
JP Kummer has been distributing Viscom's inspection solutions for semiconductor industry in DACH since October 1, 2025.
