TPL Vision joins EMVA
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Aerotech expands capacities in Fürth
The motion control specialist is expanding its capacities for a new center for applications and assembly of drive systems
Heitec takes over Artschwager + Kohl
Through the acquisition, the company aims to expand its range of warehouse logistics solutions and open up new market segments.
Ams Osram exceeds forecasts and launches transformation program
Ams Osram exceeded the middle of the forecast range in the fourth quarter of 2025 with revenue of EUR 874 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.4 percent.
EPIC Summit 2026: Global photonics leaders meet in Nice
Over two days, more than 450 industry leaders from Europe, North America and Asia will gather in Nice.
AI in robotics: new trends and applications
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has published a position paper on "AI in Robotics", which highlights the trends, challenges and commercial applications.
Kai Bisgwa appointed to the Executive Board of the VDMA Robotics Division
He succeeds Erich Schober, who stepped down for statutory reasons.
Medabsy appoints Petra Gospodnetić as new CTO
As founder and head of the department for vision inspection planning at the Fraunhofer ITWM, she specializes in machine vision for quality inspection.
Vision On Line appoints Christian Schaarschmidt as new Managing Director
Together with his brother, he has already worked successfully in leading positions at Stemmer Imaging and SVS-Vistek.
New Segment Director at JAI
The company has appointed James Cameron as Global Segment Director Food.
Advantech expands Edge AI ecosystem with DEEPX partnership
According to Joey Hsu, Director at Advantech, the partnership aims to develop energy-efficient AI solutions for next-generation edge systems.
Imec opens NanoIC pilot line to promote sub-2 nm chip technology
Imec has inaugurated a major extension to its cleanroom on the Leuven campus, which serves as the centerpiece of the European NanoIC initiative.
Siemens takes over Canopus AI
This expansion of the Siemens EDA software portfolio is designed to help chip manufacturers improve precision and efficiency in wafer and mask inspection processes.
Digikey significantly expanded its portfolio in 2025
The company has expanded its product portfolio by more than 108,000 new components and added 364 new suppliers.
Ams Osram sells sensor business to Infineon
The sale includes companies with assets of around EUR 130 million, which will be used to repay convertible bonds and senior notes.
TUM develops first European AI chip in 7 nm technology
The neuromorphic chip based on TSMC standards was developed under the leadership of Prof. Hussam Amrouch.
MIT REAP delegation visits IDS
Organized by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation and the Campus Founders, the visit offered insights into the technological development of IDS.
Excelitas takes over Luxium Solutions
The acquisition adds advanced materials and precise optical and sensor capabilities to the product portfolio.
VDMA Machine Vision: New Chairman of the Board and change of members
Daniel Seiler, CEO at AT, takes over the position from Dr. Olaf Munkelt, co-founder of MVTec Software.
New Director of Business Development at Opto
Paul-Gerald Dittrich took over the position at the beginning of the year.
MVTec and Qualcomm: New partnership for faster deep learning applications
By integrating MVTec Halcon with the Neural Processing Units (NPU) of Qualcomm Dragonwing processors, smart cameras in particular will benefit from increased speed and efficiency.
EMVA at the Logimat 2026
EMVA members will be demonstrating their products at the joint stand in Hall 2.
Helukabel joins the IPAI
This platform promotes the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) through collaboration between companies, research facilities and institutions.
Ziehl-Abegg achieves sales of over one billion euros
This corresponds to growth of over 12% compared to the previous year. The global workforce increased from 5,300 to 5,800 employees.
Engineering labor market under pressure: shortage of skilled workers despite the crisis
Unemployment in IT and engineering professions rose by 17.6 percent, while the total number of vacancies fell by 23 percent to 99,470.
Digikey renews platinum sponsorship of WE United
Linda Johnson, Executive Partner at Digikey, emphasized the importance of the partnership in supporting the professional entry of women worldwide.
Aerotech opens new laser laboratory in Fürth
This new center will be used for the development and validation of laser-based manufacturing processes as well as for the assembly of drive components.
Dr. Marc Lünnemann new CEO at Instrument Systems
Lünnemann took up the position on January 1, 2026 and brings with him over 20 years of international experience in the lighting, automotive and display industries.
New President at Mitsubishi Electric
The company has appointed Tomohiro Yoshida as President of the Factory Automation Division for the EMEA region.
Innovative camera technology from IDS receives award
The technology company Trumpf has honored IDS with the Supplier Award as "Best Innovator".
Logimat 2026: Expanded forums and new topics in intralogistics
This year, the trade fair is providing two forum areas for Expert Forums, increasing the number of practice-oriented presentations to 25.
Sieb & Meyer records record sales thanks to AI investments
The company more than doubled its annual turnover compared to the previous year from EUR 55.7 million to EUR 122 million.
Management change at Fisba
Christian Zellweger is taking over the role of CEO, while long-time CEO Markus Hersche is moving to the Board of Directors.
ifm builds new company building in Tettnang-Bechlingen
The new building will combine the electronics manufacturer's equipment manufacturing and parts of its training department on 7,600 square meters and provide space for around 200 employees.
Vector Award 2026: Last chance to participate
The winners receive prize money, a trophy and a comprehensive marketing package worth 10,000 euros.
