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.
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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.
Growth in machine vision thanks to AI software
The global machine vision market recorded revenues of $5.6 billion in 2024, representing a decline of 3.9% compared to 2023.
Edmund Optics promotes biophotonics talent
The company was the exclusive industry partner of the 12th International Graduate Summer School on Biophotonics, which took place from June 7 to 14, 2025, on the Swedish island of Ven.
Lapp expands market presence in Latin America
The Lapp Group has acquired Brazilian connection technology specialist Eurocabos Materiais Elétricos
New president at Mitutoyo
Ray Penny takes the helm at Mitutoyo Europe and unveils ambitious growth plans
Siemens acquires EBM-Papst drive technology
Siemens has completed the acquisition of ebm-papst's industrial drive technology business and is integrating it under the “Mechatronic Systems” brand.
New Regional Sales Director at Omron
Stéphane Chômienne has been appointed Regional Sales Director for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France.
MVTec and Siemens intensify their cooperation
Siemens is now part of the MVTec Technology Partner Program
Optical knots made of laser beams
Interference patterns between overlapping laser beams could transmit encoded information over thousands of feet through chaotic environments.
Machine learning improves interpretation of optical spectra
New tool offers precise insight on viral proteins, brain disease markers and semiconductors.
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