TPL Vision joins EMVA
The company is looking forward to working together and sharing knowledge within the industry
Automation
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.
Advantech expands Edge AI ecosystem with DEEPX partnership
According to Joey Hsu, Director at Advantech, the partnership aims to develop energy-efficient AI solutions for next-generation edge systems.
Imec opens NanoIC pilot line to promote sub-2 nm chip technology
Imec has inaugurated a major extension to its cleanroom on the Leuven campus, which serves as the centerpiece of the European NanoIC initiative.
Siemens takes over Canopus AI
This expansion of the Siemens EDA software portfolio is designed to help chip manufacturers improve precision and efficiency in wafer and mask inspection processes.
Digikey significantly expanded its portfolio in 2025
The company has expanded its product portfolio by more than 108,000 new components and added 364 new suppliers.
TUM develops first European AI chip in 7 nm technology
The neuromorphic chip based on TSMC standards was developed under the leadership of Prof. Hussam Amrouch.
Spectronet Collaboration Conference 2025
International Conference for Photonics and Machine Vision
EMVA at the Logimat 2026
EMVA members will be demonstrating their products at the joint stand in Hall 2.
Helukabel joins the IPAI
This platform promotes the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) through collaboration between companies, research facilities and institutions.
Ziehl-Abegg achieves sales of over one billion euros
This corresponds to growth of over 12% compared to the previous year. The global workforce increased from 5,300 to 5,800 employees.
Engineering labor market under pressure: shortage of skilled workers despite the crisis
Unemployment in IT and engineering professions rose by 17.6 percent, while the total number of vacancies fell by 23 percent to 99,470.
Digikey renews platinum sponsorship of WE United
Linda Johnson, Executive Partner at Digikey, emphasized the importance of the partnership in supporting the professional entry of women worldwide.
Aerotech opens new laser laboratory in Fürth
This new center will be used for the development and validation of laser-based manufacturing processes as well as for the assembly of drive components.
Dr. Marc Lünnemann new CEO at Instrument Systems
Lünnemann took up the position on January 1, 2026 and brings with him over 20 years of international experience in the lighting, automotive and display industries.
New President at Mitsubishi Electric
The company has appointed Tomohiro Yoshida as President of the Factory Automation Division for the EMEA region.
Logimat 2026: Expanded forums and new topics in intralogistics
This year, the trade fair is providing two forum areas for Expert Forums, increasing the number of practice-oriented presentations to 25.
Sieb & Meyer records record sales thanks to AI investments
The company more than doubled its annual turnover compared to the previous year from EUR 55.7 million to EUR 122 million.
Management change at Fisba
Christian Zellweger is taking over the role of CEO, while long-time CEO Markus Hersche is moving to the Board of Directors.
ifm builds new company building in Tettnang-Bechlingen
The new building will combine the electronics manufacturer's equipment manufacturing and parts of its training department on 7,600 square meters and provide space for around 200 employees.
Vector Award 2026: Last chance to participate
The winners receive prize money, a trophy and a comprehensive marketing package worth 10,000 euros.
Xponential Europe 2026: Focus on autonomous technologies
The trade fair will be launched under the patronage of Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder, who will open the event with a keynote speech on March 24.
Lapp founds its own company in Taiwan
The Lapp Group has assumed operational responsibility for the cable business in Taiwan, which was previously managed by DKSH Business Unit Technology.
Personnel changes at ifm
Markus Wolf takes on the role of Managing Director Sales Germany.
International conference IESSS 2026 in Aachen: Focus on electrical steel
The International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS) will be held in Aachen in April 2026 and brings together global expertise in the production, development and processing of electrical steel sheet.
ZVEI calls for simplification of the CRA
Sarah Bäumchen, Managing Director of ZVEI, welcomes the revision of the Cyber Security Act (CSA) as an important step towards strengthening European cyber security and digital sovereignty.
New member of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Executive Board
David Reger, founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, has been appointed as a new member of the board of directors.
New Sales Manager EMEA at Lapp
Ad van de Noort has taken over the position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) EMEA at the Lapp Group as of January 1, 2026.
Robotics and automation: optimism despite economic challenges
A long-term analysis of the exhibitor surveys at the leading trade fair automatica shows that the industry is optimistic about the future despite a challenging economic environment.
Sensors and measurement technology: industry growth despite fragile recovery
The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement reports positive developments in the third quarter of 2025.
Siemens integrates Aster Technologies
This integration enables companies to prepare design drafts early in the manufacturing process and implement robust test strategies.
