Automation

25.09.2025 • News • Automation

Worldwide doubling of factory robots in ten years

In 2024, 542,000 new robots were installed, with Asia accounting for the largest share at 74%.

24.09.2025 • Contributions • Automation

That Robot Suits You Well!

On the Phenomenon of Wearable Social Robots

24.09.2025 • News • Automation

Agile Robots takes over Idealworks completely

The company has acquired the remaining shares in the BMW Group spin-off and now holds 100 percent of the company.

23.09.2025 • News • Automation

IPF strengthens its sales team in southern Germany

Dr. Thomas Reitberger is the new application specialist in IPF's sales department for southern Bavaria and parts of Baden-Württemberg.

22.09.2025 • News • Automation

Zimmer Group expands to Sweden

The Zimmer Group has established a subsidiary in Ängelholm, Sweden

Sponsored • 19.09.2025 • Product • Automation

"High precision, maximum cost efficiency, superior reliability"

Product Manager Stephan Zepf on the advantages of Baumer LowHarmonics technology

19.09.2025 • Webinar • Automation

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19.09.2025 • News • Automation

Hans Beckhoff receives the German Mechanical Engineering Award 2025

The founder of Beckhoff Automation is successful with PC-based control systems.

19.09.2025 • News • Automation

ANSI and A3 publish revised R15.06 industrial robot safety standard

The standards have been considerably extended to take account of technological progress.

04.09.2025 • Product • Automation

Humanoid robotics requires dexterity

How drive technology brings robotic hands to life: coordinating complex movements, using different gripping techniques and precisely dosing force.

16.06.2025 • Contributions • Automation

“Positioning Adcole Sustainably as First Choice”

Interview with Dirk Broichhausen: Leading Adcole's Precision Measurement Instruments in Germany

16.05.2025 • Contributions • Automation

Affordable 3D sensor with a wide field of vision

Laser triangulation sensor with a broad field of vision

22.04.2025 • Product • Automation

New Motion Controller available for four different motor technologies

A motion controller with even more possibilities: With the new MC 3602 B and MC 3606 B motion controllers, the selection and commissioning of drive systems is now even simpler

12.02.2025 • Contributions • Automation

“We want to be the first choice for all engineers”

In conversation with Eric J. Halvorson, Senior Marketing Technology Manager – Automation and Control at DigiKey

05.02.2025 • Product • Automation

Get Subracks, Plug-in Units, and Desktop Enclosures Faster Than Ever

Enjoy a wider range of 19-inch systems with the option to order pre-assembled products starting from just one unit—perfect for time-sensitive projects

21.01.2025 • Contributions • Automation

How 3D printing can optimize and simplify production processes

3D printing platform enables the on-demand production of high-quality replacement and serial parts at any desired location, in the right quality and quantity

21.01.2025 • Contributions • Automation

Cobots as a central building block for the future of industry

What do cobot-to-cobot interactions mean, how do they work and what are the advantages?

21.01.2025 • Contributions • Automation

The 10 trends in automation in 2025

Which trends will define the year 2025? We have listed them for you.

18.12.2024 • Product • Automation

Preconfigured multi-axis system for industrial applications

Optimizing design and development time

22.10.2024 • Product • Automation

Toolkit of software and hardware

Universal Robots (UR) has introduced the UR AI Accelerator, a toolkit of hardware and software that facilitates the development of AI-powered cobot applications

20.10.2024 • Contributions • Automation

Robotics for everyone?

A look at stationary and mobile robotics

18.09.2024 • Product • Automation

Discover how AI technology can transform X-ray inspection

Register now to gain insights into a new non-destructive X-ray simulation method for industries focused on food and product safety and quality.

29.05.2024 • Product • Automation

Motek/Bondexpo 2024 Focuses on Automation – Sustainable and Efficient

Preparation for the 42nd Motek international trade fair for automation in production and assembly, along with the 17th Bondexpo international trade fair for bonding technology, is running at full bore.

28.03.2024 • News • Automation

IC House celebrates its 40th anniversary

IC-Haus was founded 40 years ago as a manufacturer of ICs and microsystems. Today, the company generates a turnover of 100 million euros with 350 employees.

27.03.2024 • News • Automation

ABB opens modernized robot plant in the US

ABB opened its remodeled North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in mid-March.

22.02.2024 • Product • Automation

Acceleration sensor for the highest safety standards in the rail sector

Innovative acceleration sensor with a measuring range of just +/- 0.2g for high-precision monitoring and maximum safety - Made in Germany.

05.01.2024 • Contributions • Automation

May Distribution Berlin expands sales programme with Harting-Han-S series

Harting Han S: developed for safe connections in battery storage modules

02.11.2023 • Contributions • Automation

Wish fulfiller for connectors, housings and terminals

As a distributor and engineering partner, the Berlin company offers both standard products, services and customer-specific solutions with consulting, design, assembly and assembly

19.10.2023 • Product • Automation

One Stop Shop for Industrial Connectors, Electronics Packaging, and Electrical Connectors

May Distribution, based in Berlin, Germany, serves as a comprehensive resource for industrial connectors, electronic packaging, and electrical connectors.