Change in management at Stemmer Imaging: Arne Dehn steps down
New interim CEO Paul Scholten takes over management
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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.
Machine vision subsidiary Realsense splits from Intel
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.
LK Metrology acquires Procon X-Ray
British manufacturer of coordinate measuring machines, LK Metrology, acquires Procon X-Ray, a German manufacturer of computed tomography (CT) systems.
Eckelmann with new management in China
Stefan Becker has been appointed Managing Director of Eckelmann Automation Technology in Shanghai and now forms a dual leadership team together with Zhongwei Huang.
Reinforcement in international sales
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.
Optics and photonics industry gathering at Optatec 2026
The international trade fair for optical technologies will take place in Frankfurt am Main from May 5 to 7, 2026.
Lenord+Bauer expands into India
Lenord+Bauer has established a subsidiary in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen direct customer contact in South Asia.
Keba reports growth and focuses on AI
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.
Delta plans sustainable headquarters in the Netherlands
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 products now available in Europe through RS
B&R has entered into a strategic partnership with RS to distribute B&R products through RS's online and offline channels.
inspect America July 2025 is now available!
In this issue, we provide a comprehensive review of Automate, highlighting the most cutting-edge trends, products, and market insights.
Successful trade fair for photonics and innovation
Laser World of Photonics 2025 in Munich ended with record figures and an optimistic outlook for the industry.
Quantum technologies on the rise
World of Quantum 2025 in Munich recorded impressive growth with 160 exhibitors from 16 countries and over 22,000 visitors from 41 countries.
User meeting highlights potential of visual production inspection
The first Twyn user meeting hosted by Visometry in Darmstadt at the end of June focused on exchanges between users and experts.
Spherea strengthens presence in North America through acquisition
Spherea has acquired the US subsidiary of the Konrad Group
CCS relocates Taiwan office
CCS has announced the relocation of its Taiwan office from Taipei to Zhubei City.
SEW-Eurodrive relocates DTC West
The company is relocating its Drive Technology Center (DTC) West to Haan-Gruiten after more than 50 years in Langenfeld.
Wittenstein introduces new Chief Market Officer
Christian Zeidlhack joined Wittenstein as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Market Officer (CMO) on July 1, 2025.
Zebra opens Industrial Automation Center of Excellence
Zebra Technologies and Clearview Imaging have opened the Industrial Automation Center of Excellence in Oxfordshire, UK.
Partnership for robot innovation in shipbuilding
Neura Robotics, HD Hyundai Samho, and HD Hyundai Robotics have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and test special robots for shipbuilding.
Hexagon plans spin-off
Hexagon plans to spin off its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions into a new company called Octave.
