Since 2006, Genicam has been standardizing the control of industrial cameras, regardless of manufacturer or interface. The EMVA is now working on adjustments to comply with the Cyber Resilience Act.
Approximately 11,000 trade visitors from 21 countries came to Bengaluru. 155 exhibitors from 14 countries occupied 6,600 m²; just under half of the companies came from abroad.
The 38th Control will take place in Stuttgart from May 11 to 14, 2027. The event will focus on networked quality data, closed-loop manufacturing, computed tomography, and AI.
The cash offer of $205 per share is 42.3 percent above the last closing price. With PTC, Schneider would expand its software business to include CAD, PLM, and product development.
Waygate also provides global service and training for Varex's field radiography products. The first joint product will be a digital solution for weld inspection.
More than 80 international speakers will gather in Berlin from November 4 to 6. A technology exhibition covering more than 6,000 m² will complement the conference program.
In November, experts from the fields of research, business, and politics will discuss the practical application of digital technologies. The focus will be on topics such as AI and humanoid robotics, among others.
Over the course of three days, 152 exhibitors showcased solutions for industrial manufacturing. For the first time, the trade show took place concurrently with Vision and EFX in the immediately adjacent halls.
The results are in: The winners of the 2026 AutomationsBest Award have been announced.
He will take over as head of the global manufacturing division. The manager will also join the optics specialist's Executive Leadership Team.
More than 9,000 trade visitors attended the trade show. New formats highlighted AI, startups, and specific applications of image processing.
From a total of 40 nominated products, the readers of inspect, together with a panel of experts, selected the winners in four categories.
After several declines, the European image processing industry expects revenue to rise again in 2026. AI, robotics, and new industrial applications remain the key drivers of growth.
At Vision 2026, the Spectronet network will be exhibiting alongside six technology companies. The focus will be on components and solutions for industrial image processing.
Camera manufacturer Ximea is stepping up its marketing efforts. Jörg Bussmann is taking on the role of Head of Marketing, marking his return to the image processing industry.
Fraunhofer Vision is hosting a hands-on seminar on surface inspection in early December. The seminar will focus on image processing, 3D measurement technology, and modern quality control methods.
With Enao, an iPhone becomes a vision AI platform for manufacturing. The solution combines quality inspection, production monitoring, and data collection without the need for additional sensors.
Allied Vision brings vision technologies together into one integrated ecosystem
The number of industrial robots installed worldwide reached the five-million mark in 2025. The main drivers of this growth are China, the U.S., and India.
About 500 exhibitors will showcase the latest trends in image processing at Vision 2026. The focus will be on AI, 3D vision, sensor technology, and industrial applications.
With this acquisition, Cognex is expanding its portfolio to include 3D depth sensing technology for robotics and physical AI. The market is expected to grow significantly by 2030.
Vision Components is celebrating 30 years in business. At Vision 2026, the manufacturer is hosting an anniversary celebration featuring an exhibition, live music, and new products.
Faro Creaform becomes a technology partner of the La Roche-Posay Racing Team. Precise 3D measurement data is expected to accelerate the development of the racing boats for the America’s Cup.
Which sensor from the new IMX927 series is right for your application? A tech panel at Vision 2026 will explore selection, integration, and real-world experiences with Sony’s new global shutter family.
About 500 exhibiting companies—about two-thirds of which are from abroad and about 30 percent of which are first-time exhibitors—are showcasing their products at the trade show.
Frost & Sullivan has named Baumer the 2026 Global Company of the Year in the Position and Distance Sensing category.
The Fraunhofer Vision Division, in collaboration with P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG, is organizing the 20th edition of the “Noncontact Measurement Technology” special exhibition as part of the Control 2027 trade show.
Neurocheck will end the product life cycle of its Neurocheck 6.1 image processing software on December 31, 2026.
Atlas Copco is phasing out its IPG Precision and IPG Mobile projection solutions. Final orders can be placed through September 18, 2026. This move follows the acquisition of Extend3D.
On August 1, 2026, Frank Schindler will celebrate 50 years of service at Excelitas’ Göttingen location. He started there in 1976 as a precision mechanic and now works as a cost engineer in the semiconductor business.
Peter Stiefenhöfer will take over media and press duties for the EMVA effective August 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Breyer in this role, who has been responsible for the association’s media relations for many years.
AMS Osram has extended CEO Aldo Kamper's contract early, through the end of September 2031. His previous term was set to expire at the end of March 2027.
Thomas Feichtner is taking on the role of Business Development Manager, with a focus on the DACH region.
The new facility offers approximately 5,000 square meters of space, including 1,800 square meters of production space on the ground floor and 750 square meters of office space on the upper floor.
The center brings together systems from the Semiconductor Fab Solutions and Semiconductor Mask Solutions divisions and serves high-volume wafer production, wafer-level packaging, and photomask manufacturing.
