13.05.2026 • News

"Solutions and Products for Defense" Technology Day Showcases the Latest Innovations for Mission-Critical Applications

This free online event is aimed at users and integrators in the machine vision sector, automation experts, and decision-makers in the security and defense industries who want to identify future technologies and markets early on.

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Olaf Poenicke.
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The defense industry faces specific technological challenges that require the highest levels of precision, robustness, and reliability. With the virtual technology event “Solutions and Products for Defense,” specialists and executives from the defense and aerospace industries will, for the first time, gain comprehensive insight into tailored innovations in the fields of machine vision, automation, and AI-powered analytics.

The free online event is now available as a recording and is aimed at users and integrators in the field of machine vision, automation experts, and decision-makers from the security and defense industries who wish to identify future technologies and markets early on.

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Matt Young.
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Focus Areas and Key Takeaways

Participants will learn how modern automation technologies can enhance efficiency and safety in military and safety-critical systems. Key topics include:

  • Rugged sensor technology and precise image processing systems for harsh operating environments.
  • Reliable system integration for safety-critical applications.
  • AI-supported analysis methods for faster decision-making in the field.
  • Autonomous and semi-autonomous systems that enhance operational responsiveness.

In addition, the event will examine regulatory frameworks as well as successful cooperation models between technology providers and defense organizations.


Experts on Stage

The event is organized by recognized industry experts:

  • Dr.-Ing. Olaf Poenicke, Group Leader at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operations and Automation IFF
  • Matthew T. Young, Engineering Fellow at Raytheon
  • Moderator: David Löh, Editor-in-Chief of inspect (Wiley)
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David Löh, editor-in-chief of inspect, will host the event.
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Target Audience and Sponsorship Opportunities

The event is aimed in particular at:

  • Users and integrators of machine vision in the aerospace and defense sectors
  • Experts in robotics, sensor technology, and automation
  • Technology providers, decision-makers, and innovation leaders

Potential sponsors include manufacturers of cameras, lenses, sensors, and actuators, as well as integrators of complex automation solutions who are already active in the defense sector or wish to enter this market in the future.


About the Platform

The event is organized via Bizzabo’s Event Experience Platform, which integrates modern networking, analytics, and event technologies to provide participants with a seamless and data-driven experience.

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