
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.

The inaugural SPS – Smart Production Solutions Atlanta starts soon, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the SPS brand.

The renaming is part of the global consolidation of the Excelitas Group.

The company has appointed Brian O'Connell as its new general manager.

On September 17 and 18, the TKH SpectroNet Collaboration Conference will take place in Zoetermeer, Netherlands.

The company is strengthening its position in force and strain measurement by acquiring Swiss company X-Sensors AG, a specialist in high-precision sensors.

The company celebrates its branch in Taicang as a model of success.

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.

The partnership with Mitutoyo enables Nemera to standardize measurement technology software and hardware at all locations worldwide.

Jumo has received EMAS certification, an important EU environmental management certificate that goes beyond ISO 14001.

New interim CEO Paul Scholten takes over management

Pleora Technologies has appointed Anis Hanna as president

The series of guidelines is intended to become a common technical basis for providers and users of machine vision projects.

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, a provider of MES solutions, has acquired Convanit, a company specializing in AI-powered image analysis in high-tech manufacturing.

A mobile microfactory in Pacific Palisades enables houses to be built 70 percent faster and 30 percent cheaper than conventional methods.

As part of the reorganization, Dr.-Ing. Claus Bischoff (CTO) left the company in April and Dr. Achim Degner (CFO) in July.

The location is strategically embedded in the Asia-Pacific sales region.

The computer will use 250 logical qubits and be based on the innovative STAR architecture developed for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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 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.

In July 2025, Opto opened a new branch office in the United States. Thomas Spieker is the Managing Director of Opto Microscopy Solutions.

Hexagon's manufacturing intelligence division becomes a technology partner for Thales' operations and quality assurance across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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.


Realsense, a company specializing in AI-based machine vision, is being spun off from Intel Corporation. At the same time, it has completed another round of financing.

British manufacturer of coordinate measuring machines, LK Metrology, acquires Procon X-Ray, a German manufacturer of computed tomography (CT) systems.

Stefan Becker has been appointed Managing Director of Eckelmann Automation Technology in Shanghai and now forms a dual leadership team together with Zhongwei Huang.

The Wika Group has appointed Sascha Niederhagen to the Executive Board as Executive Vice President EMEAI. He will take charge of sales activities in Europe, Africa, India, and the Middle East with immediate effect.

The international trade fair for optical technologies will take place in Frankfurt am Main from May 5 to 7, 2026.

Lenord+Bauer has established a subsidiary in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen direct customer contact in South Asia.

The Keba Group achieved sales growth of 8.5% in a challenging economic environment and positioned itself as a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.

With a floor space of 9,300 square meters, the building is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026 and will provide space for over 350 employees.

B&R has entered into a strategic partnership with RS to distribute B&R products through RS's online and offline channels.

In this issue, we provide a comprehensive review of Automate, highlighting the most cutting-edge trends, products, and market insights.

Laser World of Photonics 2025 in Munich ended with record figures and an optimistic outlook for the industry.