Christophe Seuret to head Lasea Switzerland
Leading player in high-precision laser technologies wants experienced manager to run its Swiss subsidiary
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Technological partnership between MVTec and Pepperl+Fuchs
Both companies want to advance the development of standards such as GenICam to make it easier to combine their technologies.
Trumpf enters market for complete solutions for 3D laser material processing
Flexible automation solutions for 3D laser cutting and welding increase productivity – users do not need any automation expertise
China is investing 1 trillion yuan in robotics and high-tech
The country has announced the creation of a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, AI and innovation.
Quantum light source for a green production of biogas
A quantum cascade lasers helps to extract valuable substances from biomass.
Sodick acquires majority stake in Prima Additive
Prima Industrie has signed a definitive agreement to sell its specialized 3D-printing subsidiary to Sodick.
Edmund Optics relies on renewable energies in Akita and Mainz
This measure reduces indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent through the use of renewable electricity
Imec and Zeiss strengthen partnership for semiconductor innovation
This partnership supports the further development of key semiconductor technologies, in particular high-NA EUV lithography
Schmersal founds subsidiary in South Korea
Uwe Seeger, Director Asia-Pacific & Middle East at Schmersal, heads the company
ABB launches RoboMasters app for flexible robotics training
The company has launched the app, which enables beginners and advanced users to complete robotics training courses online
New AMA/VDI study now available online
The recently published study “Sensor Trends 2030” by the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement and the VDI highlights key developments in sensor technology
Atomic vibrations for advanced quantum technologies
New nanoscale technique provides an unprecedented look at how quantum materials behave at interfaces.
Focus on battery cell and pack production for electric mobility
At the upcoming Hannover Messe, eleven companies jointly present the ‘Battery Cell Production’ project
Knapp's Aerobot wins “Best Product” at Logimat 2025
Specially developed for standard building heights, Aerobot offers a high storage density
Lightening the load of augmented reality glasses
New design achieves a wider incident angle range compared to the previous limit.
Fraunhofer Vision at Control 2025
At Control 2025 in Stuttgart, the Fraunhofer Vision business unit will be presenting a selection of innovative measurement and inspection systems based on image processing for quality assurance in production
Negative refraction of light using atoms
Optical effect is possible without the need for artificially manufactured metamaterials.
Photonic avalanches for optical computers
New approach could pave the way for optical transistors and memory for optical computing.
AMS Technologies welcomes Michael Lee as new VP Sales
Lee succeeds Klaus Maier, who will be transferring his responsibilities before retiring in the second half of 2025
Qualcomm Technologies acquires Edge Impulse
Edge Impulse offers a platform that automates and simplifies the development process of Edge AI models
AutomationsBest Award 2025: And here we go again....
Apply for the categories Best Product - Best Solution - Best Start-up by June 27!
Marco Altherr appointed CFO at Ziehl-Abegg
In addition to traditional CFO tasks, he will also be responsible for IT and HR and will complement the Executive Board team led by Joachim Ley (CEO) and Wolfgang Mayer (CTO)
Control 2025: Focus on AI and quality assurance
The trade fair expects around 35 percent international exhibitors
Fisba appoints Dr. Martin Forrer as CTO
In this role, Forrer will lead project execution for customer and development initiatives and ensure that R&D efforts meet market demands.
From qubits to qudits
A new quantum device could improve encryption in critical service areas like banking and health care.
Robotics: Europe's employment rate reaches an all-time high
According to a study by the IFR, the gender gap in the industry is also closing. Women in robotics have been honored
Light from artificial atoms
Superconducting circuits for new types of quantum systems that are easy to control.
Technotrans invests for expected company growth
Company acquires neighboring property at its headquarters in Sassenberg for the construction of new production and logistics areas.
Logimat 2025: EMVA members present innovations in logistics
Eight EMVA member companies present their latest image processing solutions for the logistics industry in Stuttgart
Logimat 2025 with extensive supporting program
Forums and live events at the trade fair are presented
International Vision Standards Meeting in spring 2025
Visual standards experts from around the world will meet in Québec, Canada, from April 28 to May 2, 2025, for the Spring Meeting
Terabytes of data in a millimeter crystal
New approach to store digital data with crystal defects.
German exhibitors report positive results from Photonics West
The German Pavilion was once again the largest booth at the San Francisco exhibition.
Bachmann achieves record sales
The company is making strides in renewable energies and maritime applications
