Edmund Optics works together with Teledyne Photometrics
Both companies now offer cameras specially developed for scientific purposes.
Automation
Sick and Innok Robotics intensify partnership in the field of outdoor robotics
Both companies are now working on technological developments.
Sonair wins Best Product Award 2026
The Norwegian company was honored at LogiMAT in the category "Identification, packaging and loading technology, load securing".
Fresnel Lenses as an Economic Alternative to Aspheric Lenses
Fresnel lenses suit many industrial tasks. New design algorithms enable unusual shapes, and modern manufacturing allows large scale production, making them a cost effective alternative to aspheric lenses.
“New technologies always start in R&D”
Kolja Haberland, CTO at Laytec, talks about the early years of the company and explains how they managed to grow from a three-person operation to a globally active medium-sized enterprise.
A Usable Workflow in Optical Metrology
The Handyscan 3D Evo Series puts traceable optics and software within reach of the process, helping organizations move from data collection to confident decisions with fewer interruptions.
ZVEI: Brazil is a key market in the Mercosur region
Since the turn of the millennium, the Brazilian market for electrotechnical goods has grown by an average of 2.8% per year and is now worth 88 billion euros.
TQ becomes a Premium Partner in the Texas Instruments Partner Program
The technology service provider TQ has joined the partner program of Texas Instruments (TI) as a Premium Partner, thus reaching the highest category.
ZVEI calls for accelerated network expansion for future-proof data centers
Wolfgang Weber, Chairman of the ZVEI Management Board, calls on the German government to accelerate the expansion of the electricity and grid infrastructure, particularly the medium and high-voltage grids.
Steute Technologies buys Kiepe Industry
Steute Technologies, backed by Battery Ventures, has acquired the industrial switching technology specialist and part of Kiepe Electric GmbH
Strong bookings and international synergies expected
Vision 2026 starts the year 2026 with over 85 percent of exhibition space booked.
E-Special Intralogistics and Logistics
The E-Special highlights the latest trends in intralogistics and logistics
Extended cooperation between IDS and Prophesee
The aim is to develop neuromorphic industrial cameras.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portable Metrology for Quality Control
Creaform’s new Handyscan 3D|EVO Series offers portable, metrology‑grade 3D scanning for precise, efficient inspection. It helps QC/QA teams measure complex parts without CMM bottlenecks.
Flexible Thermal Cameras for Use in Industry
Thermography is now essential in industrial workflows. With advanced cameras and intelligent algorithms, thermal imaging can be tailored to processes and opens new opportunities for manufacturers.
High-tech Analysis of Human Movement
The mission of a US institute isn’t just to capture high-speed movement – it’s to understand whether that movement actually maximizes performance while minimizing the risk of injury.
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
Evaluating a Short Distance OCR Setup Using High Resolution Optics and Deep Learning
A high resolution imaging setup was evaluated to determine how well small characters can be captured and interpreted at close range under typical industrial conditions.
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.
Kai Bisgwa appointed to the Executive Board of the VDMA Robotics Division
He succeeds Erich Schober, who stepped down for statutory reasons.
