SMT-compatible Lumenflow optics simplify LED integration on printed circuit boards
Edmund Optics is expanding its standard product portfolio to include SMT-compatible Lumenflow optics for surface-mount applications.
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ifm Strengthens Its Environmental Management with EMAS Validation and ISO 14001 Certifications
The ifm Group has once again had its environmental management system in Germany certified according to EMAS and ISO 14001.
Sensor+Test 2026 showcases trends in sensor technology, measurement, and testing
From June 9 to 11, 317 exhibitors from 25 countries gathered with 4,351 trade visitors, 251 conference attendees, and a total of approximately 7,000 participants for professional exchanges.
Schaeffler bundles Defense and New Space activities under new CEO
Celia Pelaz takes over the position of CEO Defence & New Space at Schaeffler on October 1, 2026 and becomes Chairwoman of the Management Board of Stech Defence GmbH.
The market for humanoid robots is growing rapidly
Global production of humanoid robots rose to over 20,000 units in 2025, a tenfold increase compared to 2024.
Lapp issues digital authorization seals
Lapp provides authorized distributors with a verifiable online seal from authorized.by.
Rosenberger supports expanded beam standards for AI data centers
The company has joined the newly founded Expanded Beam Optical Multi-Source Agreement (EBO MSA).
Uwe Ziehl is dead
The grandson of company founder Emil Ziehl passed away on June 6, 2026 at the age of 79.
HEAG and Fraunhofer IGD establish network for research and industry
At the 2nd Darmstadt Sensor Technology Day, HEAG Holding and the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD presented plans for a Hessian cluster for sensor technology.
Slower growth in the global manufacturing industry in 2026
The market researchers at Interact Analysis expect the global manufacturing industry to grow at a slower rate in 2026 than previously forecast.
Frederik Schönebeck becomes Co-CEO
He continues to be responsible for the Product & Technology division at Framos and thus remains the central designer of the company's product and system architecture.
Lenord+Bauer founds subsidiary in Spain
The specialist for built-in sensors and integrated drive technology is thus strengthening its direct contact with customers on the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain and Portugal.
ZVEI appoints Phoenix Contact manager to the board of directors
Ulrich Leidecker, Chief Operating Officer, was elected to the Association's Executive Board at the General Meeting.
Octave launches on the Nasdaq
The company has spun off from its former parent company Hexagon AB and has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since May 25 and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in New York since May 28
Balluff opens new technology center in Chengdu
With around 400 square meters of laboratory and office space, the center focuses on the development of sensor technologies, in particular inductive sensors and position measuring systems.
Best Managed Companies Award 2026 for Schmersal
With this repeated honor, the company has been awarded the gold status of the seal of approval, which is awarded by Deloitte Private, UBS Group, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and the Federation of German Industries.
Efficient networking at the EMVA Business Conference in Stockholm
Participants can plan individual meetings with other registered experts via a platform in the four weeks before the event.
Targeted promotion of young talent
TKD Kabel relies on practical and internationally oriented training to secure skilled workers.
Premiere of the Control Expert Days
At the end of the Control Expert Days, which were held for the first time, the organizer draws a positive conclusion.
Optical wireless quantum security: Li-Fi and QKD in one system
The QuINSiDa project has demonstrated an optical free beam system in the laboratory that combines Li-Fi with continuous and discrete variable quantum key distribution (CV-/DV-QKD) in a common architecture
Global machine vision market set to grow to 8.3 billion dollars by 2030
According to a recent report by Interact Analysis, the machine vision industry has exceeded expectations with growth of 5.2 percent in 2025.
Market for humanoid robots set to grow to 15 billion dollars by 2035
According to the report "Humanoid Robots - 2026" by Interact Analysis, the market for humanoid robots is still at an early stage, but shows significant growth potential for the 2030s.
Production capacities for assembly and testing systems expanded
Nanosystec has moved to a new site in Groß-Umstadt and quadrupled its production area.
Ifm and Team Malizia develop data-based sensor technology for offshore racing sailors
The sensor specialist and the offshore racing team led by skipper Boris Herrmann have entered into a technical partnership.
Teledyne Flir OEM receives award from Northrop Grumman
The award recognizes the company's role as a supplier of infrared sensors and camera modules used in weapons systems, aircraft, missile defense and space systems.
Machine learning in image acquisition and embedded vision
The 93rd Heidelberg Machine Vision Forum is dedicated to the topic of "Learning to Sense" and highlights two key developments in machine vision.
Laser applications for battery and drive production
The third edition of the IPG Power Days E-Mobility Edition has established itself as a specialist platform for technical decision-makers from the automotive, e-mobility and battery production sectors.
Edmund Optics appoints Judy Kelley as new Chief Human Resources Officer
She succeeds Jeanne Davie, who retired after several years in this role.
Embedded Vision Summit becomes part of SPIE Photonics West
From 2027, the conference will be organized as an independent track within SPIE Photonics West.
IIZ expanded at Motek/Bondexpo 2026
In 2026, the Industrial Interactive Zone will be expanded as a central attraction at Motek, the trade fair for production and assembly automation, and Bondexpo for bonding technology, which takes place at the same time.
Zebra Technologies acquires stake in Apera AI
The aim is to enable robots in dynamic, unstructured production environments to recognize, analyze and handle objects in real time.
Advanced Vision & AI Conference seeks presentations on machine vision
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is now accepting presentation submissions for the Advanced Vision & AI Conference, which will take place on September 23 and 24, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
Hummel strengthens global sales network for connection technology
The company is realigning its Global Account & Industry Management division.
High order backlog and selective acquisitions in the first quarter
At EUR 164.6 million, incoming orders in the Indus Engineering segment remained at a high level in the first quarter of 2026, albeit slightly below the previous year (EUR 171.2 million).
Optatec 2026 comes to a successful end
265 exhibitors from 25 countries presented solutions for the technical use of light.
