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

PhotonicsViews

PhotonicsViews September 2025 available now!

PhotonicsViews September 2025 available now!

The new issue of the PhotonicsViews is available. Read the September 2025 issue for free as PDF or E-Paper.

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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.

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inspect award 2026
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Submit a product or solution from the field of industrial machine vision or optical metrology for the inspect award 2026.

Popular Articles

Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany

Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany

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

Otto wins IERA Award 2025

Otto wins IERA Award 2025

Rockwell's robot is an AMR solution that can transport heavy loads in factories and operate in robot fleets of over 100 units.

HMS Networks takes over Industrial Communications division from Molex

HMS Networks takes over Industrial Communications division from Molex

This strategic acquisition includes intellectual property in hardware and software, a product portfolio with network cards and software stacks, as well as customer relationships in the USA and Japan.

  • 27January

    27.01.2026

    Online

    Webinar

    Solutions and Products for Defense

    The defense industry has very specific requirements that demand special solutions. This technology day presents customized technical innovations from the fields of image processing and automation that have been specially developed for safety-critical and military applications.

  • 28January

    28.01.2026

    Online

    Webinar

    Cyber Resilience Act

    In our webinar, experts from VDMA and TÜV Rheinland will answer your questions and discuss topics such as the relevance of the CRA, the products affected, and the timeline.

  • 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.

Award

AutomationsBest Award

AutomationsBest Award

The AutomationsBest Award is now entering its 3rd round. The award will be presented at SPS - Smart Production Solutions on 25 November 2025

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inspect America

inspect America September 2025 available now!

inspect America September 2025 available now!

This edition covers the debut of two major trade shows in the US: SPS Atlanta and Embedded World North America, both showcasing significant advancements in the industry.