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.
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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.
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.
New Issue of PhotonicsViews Now Available
This time, the focus is on the growing importance of photonics for defense and security applications in Europe.
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
Special Exhibition on Non-Contact Measurement Technology at Control 2027: Exhibits Wanted
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.
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
Discontinuation and End of Support
Neurocheck will end the product life cycle of its Neurocheck 6.1 image processing software on December 31, 2026.
