Siemens Consolidates Its Automation Business into a New Unit Called Automation
Rainer Brehm, who previously served as COO of the automation business and CTO of Digital Industries, was appointed president of the new unit.
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Solid-State Transformers for AI Data Centers
As part of a strategic partnership, Siemens and Reinhausen are developing a solid-state transformer for AI data centers with an 800-volt DC system.
Global robot density: Western Europe leads ahead of North America and Asia
In the EU-27, the robot density is 231, which is above the global average of 132.
European machine vision expects slight recovery and growth in 2026
According to the VDMA Machine Vision department, sales are expected to increase by around 3%, following a decline of 2% in 2025.
It Does Not Always Have to Be a Humanoid Robot
Mythomorphic design adds a distinct perspective to social robotics. Inspired by myths and fantasy rather than humans or animals, the article classifies examples and examines related opportunities and risks.