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.
In the K3I-Cycling project, 16 partners are developing methods to recover plastic recyclates with defined quality levels from mixed lightweight packaging waste.
The company is introducing several innovations in the field of integrated drive technology
Neurocheck will end the product life cycle of its Neurocheck 6.1 image processing software on December 31, 2026.
Since August 1, Maximilian Kunze has been serving as a consultant for the German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technology.
The company has appointed Stefan Brendjes as its new Sales Manager for Southern Germany.
The company has established Attosys Laser, thereby expanding its range of laser-based manufacturing processes.
This free event is aimed at professionals in manufacturing and quality assurance who would like to learn about the latest developments in precision measurement technology.
Schneider Electric reports significant progress in implementing its Impact 2030 sustainability strategy for the first half of 2026.
Conrad Electronic is expanding its B2B operations with a new, 960-page catalog that serves as a print introduction to the Conrad Sourcing Platform.
As part of a strategic partnership, Siemens and Reinhausen are developing a solid-state transformer for AI data centers with an 800-volt DC system.
Rainer Brehm, who previously served as COO of the automation business and CTO of Digital Industries, was appointed president of the new unit.
In the second quarter of 2026, the company expanded its portfolio by adding 104 new suppliers and over 27,000 items available for immediate delivery.
Baumer, a sensor specialist, has opened a new innovation lab in Frauenfeld. Across 1,300 square meters, new products undergo leak, shock, vibration, and temperature tests before going into mass production.
The company is continuing to expand its accredited testing laboratory, the TQ-Product-Compliance-Center (TQ-PCC), and is reorganizing its management.
The company reported revenue of 805 million euros and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.9% for the second quarter of 2026, reaching the upper end of its forecast range.
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.
Maintenance, repairs, and technical support are centrally coordinated through the Düsseldorf location.
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.
Synapticon and Stabilus have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture integrated actuators for humanoid robots and other robotics applications.
The company focuses on edge AI and medical technology.
At the Oberkochen site, approximately 25,000 square meters of additional space is being built for production and production-related areas.
The 36th European EtherCAT Plug Fest took place on July 15 and 16, 2026, at Sick’s SIA campus in Waldkirch and was fully booked, with 69 developers from 30 companies in attendance.
Neura Robotics is expanding its global network of specialized training centers for Physical AI to include the Neura Gym RWTH Aachen, which is scheduled to open at the Hightech Campus Melaten in late 2026.
In addition to established events in Germany, Austria, and Spain, locations in Basel and Warsaw are being added for the first time.
Edmund Optics is expanding its lighting portfolio for industrial machine vision to include configurable Lumimax ring lights, which are available worldwide from stock.
Lasers of various power classes are available in separate laboratory rooms, supplemented by Ophir measurement equipment as well as optical benches, optomechanical components, and motion systems from Newport.
Together with her husband, she founded Polytec GmbH in 1967, thereby laying the foundation for today's internationally active Polytec Group.
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 goal is to strengthen production capacity and ensure long-term supply for customers in the metalworking industry and related sectors.
The detector array is installed in one cubic kilometer of clear Antarctic ice and detects Cherenkov light produced by neutrino interactions.
The 43rd Motek will once again be held alongside Bondexpo, the trade show for adhesive technology, in 2026, and will also collaborate with Vision, the trade show for machine vision.
