The standard product portfolio now includes 117 products. In 2026, 14 new items were added, including ESD equipment, measuring instruments, a soldering station, and 15 housing variants.
In 2003, Logimat kicked off with 160 exhibitors and 3,700 visitors. By 2026, the number had grown to 1,671 exhibitors and 69,856 trade visitors, who filled all ten exhibition halls.
The 2026 Packaging Machinery Day focused on generative AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering. Six companies explored these topics in greater depth during hands-on workshops.
At its 7,500 m² facility in Taicang, Schaeffler combines manufacturing and robot training. Six humanoid robots work at five assembly stations, and the company has received orders totaling approximately 400 million euros.
A robotic cell processes up to 1,300 items per hour with a gripping accuracy of more than 99.5 percent. The new AI Robot Trainer is expected to reduce engineering effort by up to 75 percent.
In Lüneburg, the SD2M and SD4M series will be fully assembled and tested in the future. The final inspection includes, among other things, a two-hour functional test in a thermal chamber.
The research project will last six months. According to Fraunhofer IFF, even in highly automated production lines, 10 to 20 percent of tasks are still performed manually due to technical limitations.
The prize is worth 10,000 euros, and the deadline for submissions is January 27, 2027. In addition, the AMA awards a special prize to companies that are no more than five years old.
According to preliminary estimates, the global market leader in integrated solutions for cable and connection technology generated revenue of more than 2.3 billion euros in fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026).
The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2027. Onlogic will remain an independent company following the acquisition, and its headquarters, brand, and management are expected to remain in place.
Since October 1, Sedlmair has been managing the Darmstadt and Rostock locations together with Matthias Unbescheiden. His focus is on visual computing and human-centered AI.
The Nordfrische Center processes up to 40,000 containers daily and supplies approximately 650 stores. Two robots from Knapp now handle up to 900 picks per hour.
The partners aim to support developers every step of the way, from the safety concept through to certification. This approach is based on six norms and standards for functional safety identified by Synapticon.
68 percent of the women surveyed view gender stereotypes in the workplace as a challenge. The study is based, among other things, on a survey of 1,274 participants and four workshops.
IDS is contributing its expertise in computer vision and edge AI to the Heilbronn AI ecosystem. Plans include hackathons, camera tests, and a new AI Vision Circle, among other initiatives.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and about 40 representatives from the business, scientific, and public sectors visited Zwickroell to learn about digital testing technology, medical technology, and workforce development.
Following organic growth and several acquisitions, Steute Technologies is consolidating its operations more closely. The company’s existing corporate and product brands will remain in place.
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.
A live demo shows how AI-powered image recognition directly provides information on the right replacement parts.
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.
