AI in robotics: new trends and applications

AI in robotics: new trends and applications

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has published a position paper

PhotonicsViews

New issue of PhotonicsViews available now!

New issue of PhotonicsViews available now!

The new issue of the PhotonicsViews is available. Read the latest issue for free as PDF or E-Paper.

Event

AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

From April 22 to 24, 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT invites you to AKL'26. The photonics congress with over 500 participants is taking place for the 15th time, this year with a significantly expanded program, over 80 presentations, and 54 exhibitor booths.

Digital Events

Digital Event Calendar 2026
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Digital Event Calendar 2026

By participating in our free digital events, you can stay up to date in your field of expertise.

Popular Articles

Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany

Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany

The renaming is part of the global consolidation of the Excelitas Group.

5 robotics trends for 2026

5 robotics trends for 2026

The International Federation of Robotics reports on the five most important trends for the robotics industry in 2026.

Lapp Group takes over JJ-Lapp completely

Lapp Group takes over JJ-Lapp completely

JJ-Lapp will now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, with financial details remaining confidential.

  • 5March

    05.03.2026

    Erfurt, Germany

    Technology day

    Audio Intelligence for Production

    This specialist event will provide practical demonstrations of how acoustic sensor technology and AI-based systems are used in production processes to achieve early fault detection, automated quality assurance, and process optimization, for example. Participants from areas such as quality assurance, welding and milling technology, sensor technology, and automation are expected to attend, with a particular focus on the metalworking industry.

  • 10March

    10.03.2026 - 11.03.2026

    Friedrichshafen, Germany

    trade fair

    All About Automation Friedrichshafen

    At All About Automation trade shows, experts discuss automation solutions for today and tomorrow. With a practical approach and from engineer to engineer, the focus is on specific projects and finding the best solution for each individual.

  • 18March

    18.03.2026 - 18.03.2026

    Frankfurt am Main

    Trade Fair

    Meorga MSR Special Trade Fair 2026

    Meorga is hosting a trade fair for measurement, control, and automation technology at the Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt am Main.

    Around 150 specialist companies, including leading industry representatives, will present their range of services, devices, systems, and current trends in automation. The trade fair offers practical specialist presentations that provide comprehensive information on the state of the art in MSR technology. Regional contacts from the exhibitors will be available for solution-oriented technical discussions in order to establish new contacts and maintain existing ones.

  • 24March

    24.03.2026 - 26.03.2026

    Stuttgart, Germany

    trade fair

    Logimat

    LogiMAT - International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management

inspect America

New issue of inspect America available now!

New issue of inspect America available now!

Whats new in the vision market in the UNited States? The new issue of inspect America gives the answer.

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Award

AutomationsBest Award

AutomationsBest Award

The AutomationsBest Award is now entering its 4rd round. The award will be presented at SPS - Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg.