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.
Automation
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.
Photonfocus Refines Its Brand Identity for Application-Specific Machine Vision Cameras
The company is marking its 25th anniversary with a rebranding that includes a modernized brand identity and a new website.
Ishida Europe Strengthens EMEA Sales with New Sales Manager
The company has appointed Nick Garrett as sales manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Cyber Resilience Act: When Cybersecurity Becomes Mandatory
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.
ABB Machine Automation (B&R) Appoints Christian Strahberger as New Division President
He succeeds Florian Schneeberger, who died in a tragic accident in April.
ZVEI Calls for Swift Protection of Critical Power Infrastructure
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.
Powerful in operation, intelligent in collaboration
How Faulhaber Drive Systems Are Bringing Humanoid Robotics Closer to Everyday Use
From Gamescom to the Factory
How the Gaming Industry Is Driving Automation
Igus Acquires Krott Electronic
The goal is to offer integrated system solutions for shore power supply, charging infrastructure, and niche industrial applications where high power must be transmitted safely.
AI-powered agent optimizes firmware security and analysis processes
Onekey is expanding its product cybersecurity platform with the Onekey AI Agent, which combines large language models with the platform's analysis results.
Merger of Blackbird and Lessmüller
The sister companies Blackbird Robot Systems and Lessmüller Laser Technology will operate jointly under the name Iqlase going forward
Solinide Develops Photonic Chips for Energy-Efficient AI Data Centers
Solinide Photonics, a Swedish deep-tech company and spin-off of Chalmers University of Technology, has closed a seed funding round of 4 million euros
AI-Powered Plastic Recycling with Artificial Neural Twin
In the K3I-Cycling project, 16 partners are developing methods to recover plastic recyclates with defined quality levels from mixed lightweight packaging waste.
JVL Expands Its Portfolio of Integrated Motors for Industrial Automation
The company is introducing several innovations in the field of integrated drive technology
