TUM develops first European AI chip in 7 nm technology
The neuromorphic chip based on TSMC standards was developed under the leadership of Prof. Hussam Amrouch.
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MIT REAP delegation visits IDS
Organized by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation and the Campus Founders, the visit offered insights into the technological development of IDS.
Excelitas takes over Luxium Solutions
The acquisition adds advanced materials and precise optical and sensor capabilities to the product portfolio.
VDMA Machine Vision: New Chairman of the Board and change of members
Daniel Seiler, CEO at AT, takes over the position from Dr. Olaf Munkelt, co-founder of MVTec Software.
New Director of Business Development at Opto
Paul-Gerald Dittrich took over the position at the beginning of the year.
MVTec and Qualcomm: New partnership for faster deep learning applications
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.
EMVA at the Logimat 2026
EMVA members will be demonstrating their products at the joint stand in Hall 2.
Helukabel joins the IPAI
This platform promotes the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) through collaboration between companies, research facilities and institutions.
Ziehl-Abegg achieves sales of over one billion euros
This corresponds to growth of over 12% compared to the previous year. The global workforce increased from 5,300 to 5,800 employees.
Engineering labor market under pressure: shortage of skilled workers despite the crisis
Unemployment in IT and engineering professions rose by 17.6 percent, while the total number of vacancies fell by 23 percent to 99,470.
Digikey renews platinum sponsorship of WE United
Linda Johnson, Executive Partner at Digikey, emphasized the importance of the partnership in supporting the professional entry of women worldwide.
Aerotech opens new laser laboratory in Fürth
This new center will be used for the development and validation of laser-based manufacturing processes as well as for the assembly of drive components.
Dr. Marc Lünnemann new CEO at Instrument Systems
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.
New President at Mitsubishi Electric
The company has appointed Tomohiro Yoshida as President of the Factory Automation Division for the EMEA region.
Innovative camera technology from IDS receives award
The technology company Trumpf has honored IDS with the Supplier Award as "Best Innovator".
Logimat 2026: Expanded forums and new topics in intralogistics
This year, the trade fair is providing two forum areas for Expert Forums, increasing the number of practice-oriented presentations to 25.
Sieb & Meyer records record sales thanks to AI investments
The company more than doubled its annual turnover compared to the previous year from EUR 55.7 million to EUR 122 million.
Management change at Fisba
Christian Zellweger is taking over the role of CEO, while long-time CEO Markus Hersche is moving to the Board of Directors.
ifm builds new company building in Tettnang-Bechlingen
The new building will combine the electronics manufacturer's equipment manufacturing and parts of its training department on 7,600 square meters and provide space for around 200 employees.
Vector Award 2026: Last chance to participate
The winners receive prize money, a trophy and a comprehensive marketing package worth 10,000 euros.
Xponential Europe 2026: Focus on autonomous technologies
The trade fair will be launched under the patronage of Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder, who will open the event with a keynote speech on March 24.
Vega starts construction of production and logistics center in Kuppenheim
The measurement technology manufacturer has started construction of a new site in Kuppenheim.
Keysight and Edmund Optics cooperate in the Trusted Optical Partnerships Program
Keysight Technologies has joined Edmund Optics' Trusted Optical Partnerships (TOPs) program.
VKT takes over sales and service for Revealer in Europe
Since December 1, 2025, VKT GmbH has been the new partner for European sales and service of Revealer's high-speed camera technology.
Lapp founds its own company in Taiwan
The Lapp Group has assumed operational responsibility for the cable business in Taiwan, which was previously managed by DKSH Business Unit Technology.
Technology Day "Solutions and Products for Defense" presents the latest innovations for safety-critical applications
The free online event will take place from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST and is aimed at users and integrators from the machine vision sector.
Precision in coordinate measuring technology at CEM
The Spanish Metrology Center (CEM) was the first Mitutoyo customer in Europe to put the LEGEX Takumi coordinate measuring machine (CMM) into operation
Personnel changes at ifm
Markus Wolf takes on the role of Managing Director Sales Germany.
IDS offers a 3-year voluntary manufacturer's warranty for industrial cameras
This includes models from the uEye, uEye+, uEye Live, uEye EVS, uEye 3D and IDS NXT series, which were purchased directly or via authorized partners.
Visometry records 48 percent sales growth
The number of customers using the Twyn quality inspection solution increased by over 40 percent.
International conference IESSS 2026 in Aachen: Focus on electrical steel
The International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS) will be held in Aachen in April 2026 and brings together global expertise in the production, development and processing of electrical steel sheet.
ZVEI calls for simplification of the CRA
Sarah Bäumchen, Managing Director of ZVEI, welcomes the revision of the Cyber Security Act (CSA) as an important step towards strengthening European cyber security and digital sovereignty.
New member of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Executive Board
David Reger, founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, has been appointed as a new member of the board of directors.
Spherea acquires Averna
The Spherea Group has signed an agreement to fully acquire the Canadian company Averna.
New Sales Manager EMEA at Lapp
Ad van de Noort has taken over the position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) EMEA at the Lapp Group as of January 1, 2026.
