Hivebuy was founded in 2021 and will remain an independent company following the acquisition. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2026, Conrad customers will receive free access to the entry-level solution, Hivebuy Start.
Waygate will become part of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence business unit. Hexagon employs approximately 16,000 people in 50 countries and generates approximately 3.7 billion euros in revenue.
The guaranteed funding for ETCS retrofits ends in 2030, but the financing needs extend through 2037. To date, less than two percent of the federal rail network has been equipped with ETCS.
At Electronica 2026, Restar Framos will showcase five technological highlights. The offerings range from RISC-V motor controllers and MRAM to energy harvesting and edge AI.
Schaeffler's production network comprises several thousand robotic systems. The new platform is expected to reduce automation costs by up to 40 percent and make robotics expertise available worldwide.
By early 2027, the new team is expected to grow to between 30 and 35 employees, including about 20 software developers. The location complements the existing robotics development efforts in Graz.
The prize is worth 10,000 euros, and the application deadline is January 27, 2027. Start-ups can also win a free booth at the Sensor+Test trade show.
The distribution center in Minnesota covers approximately 204,400 m². Digi-Key expects growth of more than 50 percent in 2026 and continued double-digit growth in 2027.
The migration has been underway since late 2025 and is now complete. At the same time, Evosys is preparing its facility for ISO/IEC 27001 certification.
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.
The standard product portfolio now includes 117 products. In 2026, 14 new items were added, including ESD equipment, measuring instruments, a soldering station, and 15 housing variants.
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.
In 2003, Logimat kicked off with 160 exhibitors and 3,700 visitors. By 2026, the number had grown to 1,671 exhibitors and 69,856 trade visitors, who filled all ten exhibition halls.
The 2026 Packaging Machinery Day focused on generative AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering. Six companies explored these topics in greater depth during hands-on workshops.
At its 7,500 m² facility in Taicang, Schaeffler combines manufacturing and robot training. Six humanoid robots work at five assembly stations, and the company has received orders totaling approximately 400 million euros.
A robotic cell processes up to 1,300 items per hour with a gripping accuracy of more than 99.5 percent. The new AI Robot Trainer is expected to reduce engineering effort by up to 75 percent.
In Lüneburg, the SD2M and SD4M series will be fully assembled and tested in the future. The final inspection includes, among other things, a two-hour functional test in a thermal chamber.
The research project will last six months. According to Fraunhofer IFF, even in highly automated production lines, 10 to 20 percent of tasks are still performed manually due to technical limitations.
The prize is worth 10,000 euros, and the deadline for submissions is January 27, 2027. In addition, the AMA awards a special prize to companies that are no more than five years old.
According to preliminary estimates, the global market leader in integrated solutions for cable and connection technology generated revenue of more than 2.3 billion euros in fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026).
The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2027. Onlogic will remain an independent company following the acquisition, and its headquarters, brand, and management are expected to remain in place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The results are in: The winners of the 2026 AutomationsBest Award have been announced.
