FLIR's A40 and A70 thermal imaging cameras are the first systems to be UL 2684-listed for fire detection. This certification provides additional evidence for designers and operators.
Mitutoyo has opened a new Semiconductor Competence Center in Dresden. The facility is intended to serve as a point of contact for customers in the semiconductor and electronics industries.
The automation specialist is expanding its management structure. Michael Matthesius, a new manager, is taking on responsibility for sales, marketing, and product management.
Industrial Machine Vision Markets in September 2026.
Vega, a manufacturer of measurement technology, is acquiring the Swiss company Akenza AG. With this acquisition, the company is expanding its offerings in the areas of Industrial IoT and digital platforms.
After more than four decades under founder Harald Lang, Spectra is gaining a new majority owner. The British Captec Group is acquiring a majority stake in Serikon Holding.
Logistics, cleaning, and medical robots, in particular, are seeing strong growth, while humanoid systems remain in the testing phase.
The company is restructuring the leadership of its EMEA region. Timo Köchel will become COO and assume responsibility for the entire supply chain in the company's largest region.
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Edmund Optics is expanding its partner network. With Joya Team, the company is gaining additional expertise in AR, XR, and electro-optical systems.
The trade show saw growth once again in 2026. AI, robotics, and safe automation were the main topics of discussion at the sold-out trade show,
For the past eight years, Denkweit has been developing technologies for analyzing complex data. Today, the Denknet vision AI platform is the primary focus of industrial applications.
IMTS 2026 drew more than 91,000 visitors. AI, robotics, and automation were the hallmarks of the trade show and reflect the transformation of U.S. manufacturing.
The German Society for Robotics has elected its first regular board of directors. Starting in October, Wolfram Burgard will assume the presidency of the young professional society.
Phytec and Texas Instruments are expanding their long-standing partnership. New embedded modules and Premium Partner status are expected to accelerate development.
Automha has appointed Francesco Allegra as CEO. With the support of Comau and Invent, the company plans to further expand its business in a rapidly growing intralogistics market.
The EMVA has appointed Peter Stiefenhöfer as its new Media Relations Manager. The image processing expert will take over press relations duties from Andreas Breyer.
The sensor and measurement technology industry remains on a growth trajectory. At the same time, many companies are more concerned about the administrative requirements of the CRA than its technical ones.
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The largest manufacturing trade show in the Western Hemisphere is bringing together 1,788 exhibitors this year, including about 400 companies participating for the first time.
Hexagon, a specialist in measurement technology, and Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing have launched a global online challenge aimed at identifying talent for modern industry.
Euroexpo Messe- und Kongress-GmbH and Messe Stuttgart have extended their partnership for another five years.
According to recent analyses, global production of humanoid robots exceeded the 20,000-unit mark in 2025 and is expected to more than triple in 2026.
With the Gianteye high-energy CT system, Fraunhofer IIS is expanding its capabilities in the non-destructive testing of large-volume industrial objects.
The reporting requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) have been in effect since September 11, 2026, but many German industrial companies are not yet sufficiently prepared, either organizationally or technically.
Siemens and the B2B platform Sparepartsnow have formed a partnership to facilitate access to refurbished Siemens automation products.
Interact Analysis' latest Manufacturing Industry Output (Mio) Tracker raises the global growth forecast for the manufacturing industry in 2026 from 2.6 to 3.2 percent.
The company is marking its 25th anniversary with a rebranding that includes a modernized brand identity and a new website.
The company has appointed Nick Garrett as sales manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
On September 24, 2026, a series of webinars on the Cyber Resilience Act will begin. Experts will discuss open source, reporting requirements, CRA compliance, and practical implementation in companies.
He succeeds Florian Schneeberger, who died in a tragic accident in April.
The association has issued a statement in response to the recent attempted attacks on substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia and warns of the consequences for Germany's energy security.
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