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.
Automation
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
Hans Beckhoff receives the German Mechanical Engineering Award 2025
The founder of Beckhoff Automation is successful with PC-based control systems.
ANSI and A3 publish revised R15.06 industrial robot safety standard
The standards have been considerably extended to take account of technological progress.
Humanoid robotics requires dexterity
How drive technology brings robotic hands to life: coordinating complex movements, using different gripping techniques and precisely dosing force.
“Positioning Adcole Sustainably as First Choice”
Interview with Dirk Broichhausen: Leading Adcole's Precision Measurement Instruments in Germany
Affordable 3D sensor with a wide field of vision
Laser triangulation sensor with a broad field of vision
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
“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
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
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
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?
The 10 trends in automation in 2025
Which trends will define the year 2025? We have listed them for you.
Preconfigured multi-axis system for industrial applications
Optimizing design and development time
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
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.
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.
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.
