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%.
News
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
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.
Cooperation for high-speed drive solutions
Sieb & Meyer enters into a strategic partnership with SKF Magnetic Mechatronics in France.
PhotonicsViews September 2025 available now!
The new issue of the PhotonicsViews is available. Read the September 2025 issue for free as PDF or E-Paper.
United Robotics Group restructures
The company focuses on the healthcare industry and innovation.
Debra Phillips gives keynote
The NEMA President and CEO will Headline SPS Atlanta 2025 with High-Impact Keynote: “Powering the Electric Future”
Single Pair Ethernet Pavilion to Debut at SPS Atlanta 2025
Connectivity technologies for Industry 4.0 will be presented at the inaugural U.S. edition of SPS, featuring top industry leaders and live demonstrations.
A New Era of Smart Manufacturing Begins
The inaugural SPS – Smart Production Solutions Atlanta starts soon, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the SPS brand.
Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany
The renaming is part of the global consolidation of the Excelitas Group.
Active Silicon appoints new General Manager
The company has appointed Brian O'Connell as its new general manager.
TKH SpectroNet Collaboration Conference in the Netherlands
On September 17 and 18, the TKH SpectroNet Collaboration Conference will take place in Zoetermeer, Netherlands.
Baumer acquires force sensor specialist
The company is strengthening its position in force and strain measurement by acquiring Swiss company X-Sensors AG, a specialist in high-precision sensors.
20 years of Bernstein Safe Solutions in China
The company celebrates its branch in Taicang as a model of success.
Realman opens data training center for humanoid robotics
The company has opened a data training center for humanoid robotics in Beijing to accelerate the transition of robots from laboratories to everyday life and industry.
Mitutoyo and Nemera are working more closely together
The partnership with Mitutoyo enables Nemera to standardize measurement technology software and hardware at all locations worldwide.
Jumo focuses on sustainability and energy efficiency
Jumo has received EMAS certification, an important EU environmental management certificate that goes beyond ISO 14001.
Change in management at Stemmer Imaging: Arne Dehn steps down
New interim CEO Paul Scholten takes over management
Anis Hanna becomes president on the 25th anniversary
Pleora Technologies has appointed Anis Hanna as president
Efficient quality control through VDI/VDE/VDMA 2632 guidelines
The series of guidelines is intended to become a common technical basis for providers and users of machine vision projects.
Position paper on humanoid robots
The new position paper from the International Federation of Robotics highlights the future of humanoid robots, which are considered the next major innovation in robotics.
Critical Manufacturing acquires Convanit
Critical Manufacturing, a provider of MES solutions, has acquired Convanit, a company specializing in AI-powered image analysis in high-tech manufacturing.
AI robots help rebuild Southern California after wildfires
A mobile microfactory in Pacific Palisades enables houses to be built 70 percent faster and 30 percent cheaper than conventional methods.
Lenze Group reorganizes its Executive Board and focuses on transformation
As part of the reorganization, Dr.-Ing. Claus Bischoff (CTO) left the company in April and Dr. Achim Degner (CFO) in July.
Faulhaber opens new sales office in India
The location is strategically embedded in the Asia-Pacific sales region.
Fujitsu plans superconducting quantum computer with 10,000 qubits by 2030
The computer will use 250 logical qubits and be based on the innovative STAR architecture developed for fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Partnership for automation solutions
Delta Electronics and JP Industrieanlagen have entered into a partnership. The aim is to provide complete systems tailored to the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Edmund Optics Sponsors the Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference
Edmund Optics is a Gold Sponsor of the third Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference, taking place July 28–29, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, with virtual attendance options available.
Opto Opens Branch Office in California
In July 2025, Opto opened a new branch office in the United States. Thomas Spieker is the Managing Director of Opto Microscopy Solutions.
Thales and Hexagon Form a Strategic Partnership
Hexagon's manufacturing intelligence division becomes a technology partner for Thales' operations and quality assurance across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
V-Optics and Optocraft cooperate on measurement systems for the optical industry
The two measurement technology companies V-Optics and Optocraft will cooperate even more closely in future under the umbrella of Micro-Epsilon. The companies will remain independent.
