Raptor Photonics, manufacturer of SWIR, CCD, EMCCD and CMOS cameras, has appointed Peter Hagen as Sales Manager. From now on he will be responsible for the worldwide sales growth. Hagen previously held management positions in the automotive industry.
Unemployment in IT and engineering professions rose by 17.6 percent, while the total number of vacancies fell by 23 percent to 99,470.
By integrating MVTec Halcon with the Neural Processing Units (NPU) of Qualcomm Dragonwing processors, smart cameras in particular will benefit from increased speed and efficiency.
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.
JJ-Lapp will now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, with financial details remaining confidential.
The International Federation of Robotics reports on the five most important trends for the robotics industry in 2026.
