• automation, image processing, and light and laser technology in industrial environments

Automation

TQ becomes a Premium Partner in the Texas Instruments Partner Program

The technology service provider TQ is a partner of Texas Instruments (TI)

Automation

Women in Robotics 2026

The IFR has honored eleven women who are significantly shaping the future of robotics

Preferred partner for the perfect movement

The perfect movement is smooth, fast, precise and reliable.

USB Data Acquisition and Digital Control System

FEMTO offers LUCI-M, a compact, universal, and high-resolution USB system for data acquisition and device control

Fresnel lenses suit many industrial tasks. New design algorithms enable unusual shapes, and modern manufacturing allows large scale production, making them a cost effective alternative to aspheric lenses.

Contributions • Automation

“New technologies always start in R&D”

Kolja Haberland, CTO at Laytec, talks about the early years of the company and explains how they managed to grow from a three-person operation to a globally active medium-sized enterprise.

Contributions • Automation

A Usable Workflow in Optical Metrology

The Handyscan 3D Evo Series puts traceable optics and software within reach of the process, helping organizations move from data collection to confident decisions with fewer interruptions.

Contributions • Photonics

Active Alignment in Assembly and Connection Technology

Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and connection technology of photonics systems. Common coupling methods of Active Alignment during assembly are described here.

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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.

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24March
24.03.2026 - 26.03.2026
Stuttgart, Germany

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Logimat
LogiMAT - International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management
24March
24.03.2026 - 26.03.2026
Düsseldorf, Germany

Messe
Xponential Europe 2026
The trade fair will be held under the patronage of Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder, who will open the event with a keynote speech on March 24. The trade fair emphasizes the importance of autonomous technologies for Europe's mobility and innovative strength. A new feature is the partnership with the German Armed Forces, which highlights the topic of defense in the context of autonomous systems.
22April
22.04.2026 - 23.04.2026
Aachen, Germany

Messe
International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS)
The International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS) will take place on April 22–23, 2026, in Aachen and is a global meeting for experts from across the entire value chain of the electrical steel industry. Participants can learn about high-performance electric motors, mobility solutions, and energy systems. The event will feature discussions on innovations in steel grades, manufacturing processes, and digitalization. There will be networking opportunities and an exhibition on technologies and trends in the electrical steel industry.
5May
05.05.2026 - 07.05.2026
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Trade Fair
Optatec 2026
The 17th Optatec, the international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems, will take place in Frankfurt am Main from May 5 to 7, 2026. This event brings together manufacturers and users of optical technology and image processing every two years.

The supporting program includes the “Photonics Talks” and the presentation of the Photonics Frontiers Award 2026.

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ZVEI: Brazil is a key market in the Mercosur region

TQ becomes a Premium Partner in the Texas Instruments Partner Program

ZVEI calls for accelerated network expansion for future-proof data centers

Steute Technologies buys Kiepe Industry

Strong bookings and international synergies expected

Extended cooperation between IDS and Prophesee

Integration of physical AI in the industry

Mitutoyo joins DMG Mori's DMQP program

New board confirmed in the Spectaris Photonics Association

Women in Robotics 2026

Axelera AI and Syslogic enter into partnership

New advice for photonics innovations

Jens Delliehausen becomes new CSO at Schmersal

VDMA: Robotics and automation industry faces challenges

Advantech receives AS9100 certification for aerospace

Baumer strengthens GenICam commitment with new chairmanship

Stefan Schönegger becomes CTO at ABB Machine Automation

Helukabel becomes Helu

Hoerbiger takes over Physik Instrumente

New CEO at Steute Technologies

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USB Data Acquisition and Digital Control System

Enhanced Camera Integration with Modular PoE Daughterboard

Efficient Deep Learning Model Adaptation

Automated Connector Assembly Using Laser Profile Scanners

Versatile LED Bar Lights for Dynamic Machine Vision Applications

High-Speed Industrial Imaging with Advanced Ethernet Cameras

Sensor Series for Object Detection

Enhanced Acoustic Cameras with Integrated GPS

Optical Solutions for Advanced UAV Imaging

JAI expands prism camera series with three 5.1 MP models

DGaO 127th Annual Conference 2026 – Call for papers open until early January

Imec presents AI tool

Contrast sensors for reliable print mark detection

Industrial hexapod for precision-critical continuous processes

Intelligent vision system for intuitive measurements

Optical precision measurement for vibrations

Efficient quality control with new software suite

Camera array for multispectral images

Customizable LED lighting solution

New version of Merlic

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