Axelera AI and Syslogic enter into partnership
At Embedded World in Nuremberg, Axelera will be presenting an embedded computer from Syslogic with an integrated Metis M.2 AI accelerator for the first time.
Automation
Jens Delliehausen becomes new CSO at Schmersal
In this position, he has global responsibility for sales and will strategically develop the international sales organization.
VDMA: Robotics and automation industry faces challenges
The VDMA Robotics + Automation expects sales to fall by 5% to EUR 14.1 billion in 2026.
Advantech receives AS9100 certification for aerospace
This certification, based on ISO 9001, ensures manufacturing quality through full document traceability, rigorous risk assessment and controlled change management
Baumer strengthens GenICam commitment with new chairmanship
Marcel Naggatz is elected as Deputy Chairman for 2 years.
Stefan Schönegger becomes CTO at ABB Machine Automation
He has worked in various roles at Machine Automation since 2006 and has extensive experience in B&R technologies.
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.
Helukabel becomes Helu
Managing Director Marc Luksch emphasizes that the future of connection technology lies in the integration of ready-to-connect systems.
Hoerbiger takes over Physik Instrumente
With 1,900 employees, PI will form the new Positioning Division at Hoerbiger as an independent unit.
New CEO at Steute Technologies
Martin Kunz, an industrial engineer from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, previously held management positions at Xylem and as CEO of Concentric.
Portable Metrology for Quality Control
Creaform’s new Handyscan 3D|EVO Series offers portable, metrology‑grade 3D scanning for precise, efficient inspection. It helps QC/QA teams measure complex parts without CMM bottlenecks.
Flexible Thermal Cameras for Use in Industry
Thermography is now essential in industrial workflows. With advanced cameras and intelligent algorithms, thermal imaging can be tailored to processes and opens new opportunities for manufacturers.
High-tech Analysis of Human Movement
The mission of a US institute isn’t just to capture high-speed movement – it’s to understand whether that movement actually maximizes performance while minimizing the risk of injury.
TPL Vision joins EMVA
The company is looking forward to working together and sharing knowledge within the industry
Aerotech expands capacities in Fürth
The motion control specialist is expanding its capacities for a new center for applications and assembly of drive systems
Evaluating a Short Distance OCR Setup Using High Resolution Optics and Deep Learning
A high resolution imaging setup was evaluated to determine how well small characters can be captured and interpreted at close range under typical industrial conditions.
Heitec takes over Artschwager + Kohl
Through the acquisition, the company aims to expand its range of warehouse logistics solutions and open up new market segments.
Ams Osram exceeds forecasts and launches transformation program
Ams Osram exceeded the middle of the forecast range in the fourth quarter of 2025 with revenue of EUR 874 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.4 percent.
Kai Bisgwa appointed to the Executive Board of the VDMA Robotics Division
He succeeds Erich Schober, who stepped down for statutory reasons.
Advantech expands Edge AI ecosystem with DEEPX partnership
According to Joey Hsu, Director at Advantech, the partnership aims to develop energy-efficient AI solutions for next-generation edge systems.
Imec opens NanoIC pilot line to promote sub-2 nm chip technology
Imec has inaugurated a major extension to its cleanroom on the Leuven campus, which serves as the centerpiece of the European NanoIC initiative.
Siemens takes over Canopus AI
This expansion of the Siemens EDA software portfolio is designed to help chip manufacturers improve precision and efficiency in wafer and mask inspection processes.
Digikey significantly expanded its portfolio in 2025
The company has expanded its product portfolio by more than 108,000 new components and added 364 new suppliers.
TUM develops first European AI chip in 7 nm technology
The neuromorphic chip based on TSMC standards was developed under the leadership of Prof. Hussam Amrouch.
Spectronet Collaboration Conference 2025
International Conference for Photonics and Machine Vision
EMVA at the Logimat 2026
EMVA members will be demonstrating their products at the joint stand in Hall 2.
Helukabel joins the IPAI
This platform promotes the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) through collaboration between companies, research facilities and institutions.
Ziehl-Abegg achieves sales of over one billion euros
This corresponds to growth of over 12% compared to the previous year. The global workforce increased from 5,300 to 5,800 employees.
Engineering labor market under pressure: shortage of skilled workers despite the crisis
Unemployment in IT and engineering professions rose by 17.6 percent, while the total number of vacancies fell by 23 percent to 99,470.
Digikey renews platinum sponsorship of WE United
Linda Johnson, Executive Partner at Digikey, emphasized the importance of the partnership in supporting the professional entry of women worldwide.
Aerotech opens new laser laboratory in Fürth
This new center will be used for the development and validation of laser-based manufacturing processes as well as for the assembly of drive components.
Dr. Marc Lünnemann new CEO at Instrument Systems
Lünnemann took up the position on January 1, 2026 and brings with him over 20 years of international experience in the lighting, automotive and display industries.
New President at Mitsubishi Electric
The company has appointed Tomohiro Yoshida as President of the Factory Automation Division for the EMEA region.
Logimat 2026: Expanded forums and new topics in intralogistics
This year, the trade fair is providing two forum areas for Expert Forums, increasing the number of practice-oriented presentations to 25.
Sieb & Meyer records record sales thanks to AI investments
The company more than doubled its annual turnover compared to the previous year from EUR 55.7 million to EUR 122 million.
