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.
Automation
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
Merger strengthens Bruker Alicona as the headquarters of Bruker Austria
Bruker Alicona has merged with Bruker Austria, making Raaba/Graz the headquarters.
Softbank acquires ABB's robotics business
The Softbank Group has reached a definitive agreement to acquire ABB's robotics business.
Topping-out ceremony for extension in Aurich
Nord Drivesystems celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the extension at the Aurich site on August 22, 2025.
Process automation: slight growth in incoming orders in 2025
Incoming orders for measurement technology and process automation grew in the low single-digit percentage range worldwide between January and September 2025.
Successful all about automation in Chemnitz
With 239 exhibitors and 2,714 trade visitors, the trade fair recorded strong growth compared to the previous year.
Fujitsu and AIST collaborate on quantum technologies
The aim is to strengthen Japan's international competitiveness in quantum technology
New educational partnership between Bodensee-Schule and ifm
The Bodensee-Schule St. Martin in Friedrichshafen has entered into an educational partnership with ifm, which is intended to provide students with guidance when starting their careers.
Embedded World NA: Keynote Speakers announced
The keynote stage will feature two visionary leaders who are shaping the future of embedded technology and driving innovation in the industry.
Global boom in service robots
Global sales of professional service robots rose by 9% to just under 200,000 units, driven by the shortage of skilled workers and demographic change.
Partnership between Laser 2000 and LaserAtWork
Laser 2000 has entered into a strategic partnership with the Austrian company LaserAtWork.
Neura Robotics takes over EK Robotics
The takeover is the result of the debtor-in-possession restructuring proceedings. In future, EK Robotics will operate under the name Neura Mobile Robotics GmbH.
Blechexpo/Schweisstec 2025 is getting ready
Full halls, high internationality, clear theme structure - Blechexpo/Schweisstec starts on October 21, 2025.
Siemens and machine manufacturers launch data alliance for AI in manufacturing
Siemens has formed alliances to promote data exchange for AI applications in industrial manufacturing.
New Managing Director of the VDI Materials Engineering Society introduced
Daniel Schröder has headed VDI-GME since September 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Hans-Jürgen Schäfer.
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%.
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.
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.
Zimmer Group expands to Sweden
The Zimmer Group has established a subsidiary in Ängelholm, Sweden
"High precision, maximum cost efficiency, superior reliability"
Product Manager Stephan Zepf on the advantages of Baumer LowHarmonics technology
