Vega Acquires IoT Platform Provider Akenza
Vega, a manufacturer of measurement technology, is acquiring the Swiss company Akenza AG. With this acquisition, the company is expanding its offerings in the areas of Industrial IoT and digital platforms.
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Captec Becomes Majority Shareholder in Spectra
After more than four decades under founder Harald Lang, Spectra is gaining a new majority owner. The British Captec Group is acquiring a majority stake in Serikon Holding.
Fraunhofer Seminar Showcases the Latest Technologies for AI-Based Surface Inspection
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.
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.
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.
Asia Is Driving the Automation Boom
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.
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.
Vision 2026: AI, 3D Vision, and Sensor Technology Are Shaping the Future of Industrial Image Processing
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.
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.
Cognex Acquires RealSense
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.
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.
Vision Components Celebrates 30 Years of Machine Vision with an Anniversary Event at Vision 2026
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.
Fraunhofer IPMS Expands Its 300-mm Platform for Quantum Chips with a New PVD System
Fraunhofer IPMS is expanding its 300-mm technology platform. A new PVD system is expected to accelerate the development of superconducting materials for future quantum computers.
Faro Creaform Supports French America's Cup Team with 3D Measurement Technology
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.
The photonics industry is growing significantly again: New orders rise by 17 percent
The German photonics industry saw significant growth in the first half of 2026. Semiconductors, defense, aviation, and quantum technologies are the main drivers of this growth.
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.
Guidance for Selecting Global-Shutter Sensors
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.
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.
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.
Vision 2026 Breaks Exhibitor Record
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.
Baumer Honored as Company of the Year
Frost & Sullivan has named Baumer the 2026 Global Company of the Year in the Position and Distance Sensing category.
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.
