21.01.2026 • News

Technology Day "Solutions and Products for Defense" presents the latest innovations for safety-critical applications

The free online event is aimed at users and integrators from the machine vision sector, automation experts and decision-makers from the security and defense industry who want to identify future technologies and markets at an early stage.

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Olaf Poenicke.
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The defense industry faces specific technological challenges that require maximum precision, robustness and reliability. With the virtual technology event "Solutions and Products for Defense", specialists and executives from the defense, aerospace and aviation industries will gain a comprehensive insight into tailor-made innovations in the fields of machine vision, automation and AI-supported analytics for the first time.

The free online event will take place from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST and is aimed at machine vision users and integrators, automation experts and decision-makers from the security and defense industry who want to identify future technologies and markets at an early stage.

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Matt Young.
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Focus and key learnings

Participants will learn how modern automation technologies can increase efficiency and safety in military and safety-critical systems. Thematic highlights include:

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

The event will also shed light on regulatory frameworks and successful cooperation models between technology providers and defence organizations.


Experts on the stage

The event will be organized by proven industry experts:

  • Dr. Olaf Poenicke, Group Leader at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
  • Matthew T. Young, Engineering Fellow at Raytheon
  • Moderation: David Löh, Editor-in-Chief inspect (Wiley)
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David Löh, editor-in-chief of inspect, will moderate the event.
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Target group and sponsorship opportunities

The event is aimed in particular at

  • Users & integrators from machine vision in aerospace and defense
  • Experts in robotics, sensor technology and automation
  • Technology providers, decision-makers and innovation managers

Potential sponsors are manufacturers of cameras, lenses, sensors, drives and integrators of complex automation solutions who are already active in the defense sector or would like 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 a seamless and data-driven experience for attendees.

Register now for the event free of charge!

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