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.
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.
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.
Online Event “Robotics, Cobots, and Trends in Automation” on September 30, 2026
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.
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.
Euroexpo Messe- und Kongress-GmbH and Messe Stuttgart have extended their partnership for another five years.
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.
With the Gianteye high-energy CT system, Fraunhofer IIS is expanding its capabilities in the non-destructive testing of large-volume industrial objects.
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 the B2B platform Sparepartsnow have formed a partnership to facilitate access to refurbished Siemens automation products.
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.
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.
Frost & Sullivan has named Baumer the 2026 Global Company of the Year in the Position and Distance Sensing category.
The company is marking its 25th anniversary with a rebranding that includes a modernized brand identity and a new website.
The company has appointed Nick Garrett as sales manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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.
He succeeds Florian Schneeberger, who died in a tragic accident in April.
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.
This time, the focus is on the growing importance of photonics for defense and security applications in Europe.
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.
Onekey is expanding its product cybersecurity platform with the Onekey AI Agent, which combines large language models with the platform's analysis results.
The sister companies Blackbird Robot Systems and Lessmüller Laser Technology will operate jointly under the name Iqlase going forward
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
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.
