Multimodal AI for intralogistics and robotics
The M-AIR research network, under the leadership of the Mobility & Logistics and AIR Artificial Intelligence Regensburg clusters, is driving forward digitalization and automation in intralogistics.
Automation
ZVEI survey: Significant investments in industrial AI planned
A recent survey by the ZVEI shows that the manufacturing industry in Germany wants to invest significantly in industrial AI.
Embedded World NA successful
Embedded World North America 2025 took place in California for the first time and ended with around 15 percent growth in visitor numbers.
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
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.
Electrical and digital industry calls for strategy for Europe's digital sovereignty
The French and German electrical and digital industry associations, FIEEC and ZVEI, are calling for a proactive strategy for Europe's digital sovereignty.
Successful realization of the first MTP-V2.0-Plugfest
The MTP committee has successfully held the first plugfest based on the new MTP V2.0 specification.
Empower Productivity
Optimal rotary encoders for every automation and robotics challenge.
Eurotech once again tops the IoT Platform Ranking 2025
The company received top marks in the categories of product portfolio, service and support as well as price models and outperformed the market averages.
Wittenstein wins award for digital twin
Wittenstein's "Digital Twin along the Customer Journey" solution won an award in the "Excellence" category at the Startup the Future event organized by the Industry 4.0 Baden-Württemberg Alliance.
Pepperl+Fuchs relies on AR and 5G
The Pepperl+Fuchs Group is expanding its portfolio for digitalization in hazardous areas with certified solutions such as intrinsically safe smartphones, tablets and HMI systems.
Preferred partner for the perfect movement
The perfect movement is smooth, fast, precise and reliable.
Management change at Muratec USA
Keiji Yuasa takes over as President and CEO of Muratec USA, effective October 1, 2025
Fraunhofer IPA strengthens AI robotics in Heilbronn with new branch office
Since October 2025, the site has offered several demonstrators for AI-based robotics.
Sensirion expands production capacities
The company has started construction of a new production building in Stäfa.
GrayMatter Robotics opens AI Robotics Innovation Center
It is considered the most advanced interactive robotics experience center for AI-powered manufacturing automation in the US
Jumo receives Ecovadis gold medal for sustainability
This puts the company in the top 5 percent of the more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide in the area of sustainability
Physik Instrumente supports space research
The company is providing 2,500 hybrid actuators for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT)
Successful innovation round at the Siegen Summit
Artificial intelligence took center stage
Digikey expands product range
The company added 31,000 new parts to its range in the third quarter of 2025
Digital events 2026
In 2026, we have once again prepared top events to keep you up to date in your specialist area.
New member of the board of VDMA Robotics + Automation
Dr. Michael Jürgens, CEO of Kuka Robotics, has been appointed to the board of the VDMA trade association.
Keysight completes acquisitions
The company has successfully completed the acquisitions of the Optical Solutions Group from Synopsys and PowerArtist from Ansys.
Dunkermotoren and Motec present smart drive technology at Agritechnica 2025
Under the motto "Green Productivity", they are showcasing innovative drive systems and camera solutions
Wika expands management team
Axel Schwerdtfeger takes over management of Process Solutions
Beckhoff celebrates 10 years in Deggendorf
The company celebrates the 10th anniversary of its location in Deggendorf, a key part of the southern German sales network.
Lapp Group records growth in Asia
The company is reporting sales of over 1.9 billion euros for the 2025 financial year, compared to 1.8 billion euros in the previous year.
Delta begins construction of a development center
Delta has broken ground for a modern development center in Emmendingen.
BMV drone network meeting at Emqopter in Würzburg
On October 16, 2025, the first drone network meeting of the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) took place at Emqopter.
Embedded World NA: Keynote speakers announced
The keynote stage will feature two leaders who are shaping the future of embedded technology and driving innovation in the industry.
Bay SensorTec – Experts for precise calibration
When using sensors, regular calibration is of central importance.
New partners expand the ctrlX World Ecosystem
Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX World continues to grow and welcomes new partners such as Sew-Eurodrive, Emerson, Cognibotics and Schmersal.
All About Automation expands in Austria
Wels 2026 almost fully booked, Graz 2027 new
