Michael Sedlmair to Become Director of the Fraunhofer IGD
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.
Automation
Edeka Automates Single-Item Picking with Two AI Robots
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.
Synapticon and Reynolds & Moore Partner on Humanoid Robot Safety
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.
VDI Study Examines Barriers Faced by Women in STEM Professions
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 Joins the IPAI AI Network
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.
Swedish King Visits Zwickroell in Ulm
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.
Steute Technologies Reorganizes the Group's Brand Structure
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 Receives UL 2684 Listing for Thermal Imaging Cameras Used in Fire Detection
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 Opens Semiconductor Competence Center in Dresden
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.
Eks Engel Expands Its Leadership Team and Announces International Growth
The automation specialist is expanding its management structure. Michael Matthesius, a new manager, is taking on responsibility for sales, marketing, and product management.
Postponed, not canceled—the boom is set to continue into 2027
Industrial Machine Vision Markets in September 2026.
Vega Acquires IoT Platform Provider Akenza
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.
Captec Becomes Majority Shareholder in Spectra
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.
Service robotics is booming: Global sales of professional systems rise by 24 percent
Logistics, cleaning, and medical robots, in particular, are seeing strong growth, while humanoid systems remain in the testing phase.
Lapp Strengthens Its EMEA Leadership
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.
Vision 2026: Tekom Showcases the iiRDS Information Standard at a Trade Show for the First Time
A live demo shows how AI-powered image recognition directly provides information on the right replacement parts.
Edmund Optics Expands Its TOPs Network with AR and XR Specialist Joya Team
Edmund Optics is expanding its partner network. With Joya Team, the company is gaining additional expertise in AR, XR, and electro-optical systems.
All About Automation Chemnitz Continues to Grow: Focus on AI, Robotics, and Digitalization
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,
Denkweit Celebrates Eight Years of AI Innovation in Image Processing and Industrial Automation
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: AI, Automation, and Investment Are Driving the Next Phase of Growth in Manufacturing
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.
German Society for Robotics Elects First Regular Board of Directors Under Wolfram Burgard
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 Becomes a TI Premium Partner and Expands Its SOM Portfolio
Phytec and Texas Instruments are expanding their long-standing partnership. New embedded modules and Premium Partner status are expected to accelerate development.
Automha Appoints Francesco Allegra as CEO
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.
EMVA Appoints Peter Stiefenhöfer as Media Relations Manager
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.
AMA Survey Q2/2026: The Sensing and Measurement Technology Industry Continues to Grow
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.
E-Special Robotics
Will humanoid robots become the next industrial breakthrough? Explore the technologies, market trends, and innovations driving their rapid evolution.
Robots: Between Hype and Reality
Online Event “Robotics, Cobots, and Trends in Automation” on September 30, 2026
IMTS 2026: America's Manufacturing Sector Focuses on Growth and Technology
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.
Sim Racing as a Talent Assessment Tool for the Industry
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.
Logimat will remain in Stuttgart through 2031
Euroexpo Messe- und Kongress-GmbH and Messe Stuttgart have extended their partnership for another five years.
Humanoid robotics is driving demand for cobot arms and actuators
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.
Gianteye High-Energy CT Expands Testing Capabilities for Large Structures
With the Gianteye high-energy CT system, Fraunhofer IIS is expanding its capabilities in the non-destructive testing of large-volume industrial objects.
EU Cyber Resilience Act: Study Reveals Implementation Shortcomings in Industry
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 Sparepartsnow Expand Their Lineup of Refurbished Automation Products
Siemens and the B2B platform Sparepartsnow have formed a partnership to facilitate access to refurbished Siemens automation products.
Global Manufacturing Industry: Mio-Tracker Raises Growth Forecast for 2026
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.
