Personnel changes at ifm
Markus Wolf takes on the role of Managing Director Sales Germany.
Automation
International conference IESSS 2026 in Aachen: Focus on electrical steel
The International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS) will be held in Aachen in April 2026 and brings together global expertise in the production, development and processing of electrical steel sheet.
ZVEI calls for simplification of the CRA
Sarah Bäumchen, Managing Director of ZVEI, welcomes the revision of the Cyber Security Act (CSA) as an important step towards strengthening European cyber security and digital sovereignty.
New member of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Executive Board
David Reger, founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, has been appointed as a new member of the board of directors.
New Sales Manager EMEA at Lapp
Ad van de Noort has taken over the position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) EMEA at the Lapp Group as of January 1, 2026.
Robotics and automation: optimism despite economic challenges
A long-term analysis of the exhibitor surveys at the leading trade fair automatica shows that the industry is optimistic about the future despite a challenging economic environment.
Sensors and measurement technology: industry growth despite fragile recovery
The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement reports positive developments in the third quarter of 2025.
Siemens integrates Aster Technologies
This integration enables companies to prepare design drafts early in the manufacturing process and implement robust test strategies.
Faro and Creaform form two new divisions for measurement technology
The new Faro Creaform division combines Faro's 3D metrology with Creaform to provide precise dimensional metrology solutions for production and maintenance teams.
Panduit appoints Holly Garcia as Chief Commercial Officer
Garcia will focus on innovation and a first-class customer experience and will report directly to President Marc Naese.
Logimat 2026: Intralogistics trends and solutions in focus
The trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management opens its doors in Stuttgart from March 24 to 26.
Purdue University, Rittal and Eplan work together
As part of this partnership, Purdue will open two exclusive laboratories.
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
JJ-Lapp will now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, with financial details remaining confidential.
Bachmann introduces new managing director
Daniel Pfeifer was appointed to the position with effect from January 1, 2026
Portwell acquires majority stake in Wincomm
The aim is to strengthen edge AI solutions
Machine Safety 2026: The Five Most Important Trends for Eutomation Engineers
Digitalization and automation continue to drive mechanical engineering forward - and with them, the requirements for functional safety and cyber security are increasing. For automation engineers, this means that machine safety is becoming a holistic concept.
Moxa achieves EcoVadis Silver status for sustainability
The company has improved from a "Committed Badge" in 2024 to a silver medal in 2025.
Lapp Exploration Center receives Profinet certification
The Lapp Exploration Center (LEC) has been certified as a PI Competence Center for Profinet.
Edmund Optics receives award for manufacturing performance
The company was honored as "Manufacturer of the Year" at the Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo 2025.
SPS 2025: Cautious optimism in automation
A picture of the mood of the German economy
SEW-Eurodrive and TTTech Digital Solutions enter into partnership
The aim of the collaboration is to integrate SEW-Eurodrive's axis and drive systems into the Ubique automation platform.
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.
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
